Future of libraries: Böblingen city library in digital change!

Future of libraries: Böblingen city library in digital change!

The future of libraries is in the balance! In Böblingen, a radical move of the city library is being considered, and that could change everything! Kai Feichter, the courageous head of the city library, is convinced: “Libraries have it in their own hands whether they will still be relevant in 30 years.” Digitalization presents traditional libraries with immense challenges, and the Böblingen City Library is ready to face them.

A new character for the library

Feichter wants to shake off the dusty image of libraries. “The time for ‘shh’ is over,” he explains with conviction. Instead, he wants to establish the library as a lively place of encounter and exchange that is accessible to everyone. This vision could become even more tangible by moving to the post office! Here the city library could create a modern space that meets the needs of today's society and at the same time brings people together.

The discussion about the move is not just a simple change of location - it is about the future of the library itself! How will the offer change? What new possibilities could arise? The answers to this could be decisive in determining whether the city library in Böblingen will continue to play a central role in the lives of citizens in the coming decades. Time is running out and the decision could be made soon!