What is the future of the Central and State Library of Berlin, ZLB?

Libraries have long been established as indispensable public spaces – places where diverse social groups come together every day. They are an essential part of our democratic society.


The ZLB is currently spread across two public locations and an external stack. This fragmentation poses a significant challenge, especially since both buildings are in urgent need of renovation. A viable solution has been sought for years – so far without success.


The situation is becoming increasingly critical: Due to the Berlin Senate's budget cuts, the ZLB is massively underfunded. As a result, the current offerings can no longer be maintained in their current form.

• This raises the crucial question: What is the future of the ZLB?
  

A conversation with

• Cerstin Richter-Kotowski, State Secretary for Culture in the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion
  
• Dr. Jonas Fansa, Director of the Central and Regional Library Berlin (ZLB)
  
• Moderated by Ute Welty
  

• Tuesday, October 21, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  
• at the PopUp of the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek (American Memorial Library), Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin
  

(IN GERMAN)