Bensheim in change: City library is fighting for survival!

Bensheim in change: City library is fighting for survival!

Alte Gerberei, 64625 Bensheim, Deutschland - The Bensheim City Library is again in focus of change and uncertainty. In a dramatic turn, the city council decided to cancel the rental agreement for the previous transition location at Schwanheimer Straße 151, which prepares the library for a move to the old tannery. According to the current plans, this new home is to be rebuilt and opened until the summer of 2025, but this will be associated with considerable challenges, such as the reported.

The old tannery becomes the sole interim solution for the city library, which requires adjustments in the concept. The library's pool will be limited to only about 10,000 media, a fraction of the existing 37,000. After the decision of the city council, no further locations are planned. The additional media will have to store in depots, and accessibility will also be a challenge. According to bensheim.de , the renovation is necessary to make the old tannery for the library company fit, which requires intensive planning.

In addition to the closure of the regular library, the city has set up a "pop-up library" in the parking theater, which enables citizens to borrow from a reduced selection of 250 media. However, this provisional offer can hardly cover the need that was created by closing the main library. The return period for borrowed media was extended until August 31, 2025 to enable users to deal with the situation flexible.