Revolution on Bahnhofstrasse: Twistringen's new library will open soon!

Revolution on Bahnhofstrasse: Twistringen's new library will open soon!

Bahnhofstraße 20, 27239 Twistringen, Deutschland - The city library in Twistringen finally takes shapes and the anticipation for the opening increases. The new library, which is located at Bahnhofstrasse 20, will be opened on Friday, June 28, 2025. The library manager Antje Miebach and her team are in the process of setting up the new premises and looking forward to welcoming the citizens in a modern environment. Around 13,000 media are moved from the old rooms to the new library rooms, which are packed in about 500 to 600 moving boxes.

With an area of ​​around 360 square meters, the new library is similar to the previous location at Brunnenstraße 5. Currently five employees - four are permanently prepared and one about the federal voluntary service - for the final preparations. While the remaining work, including painting work and installations, are still in full swing, the WLAN internet will also be installed by the end of the week.

Innovative concept of the Open Library

A central highlight of the new library is the introduction of the "Open Library", an innovative concept that is only available in Lower Saxony at four locations. This automated access system enables visitors to use the library without personnel, which should promote longer opening times. This concept is already being tested in many countries, such as in Denmark, where it led to positive user development. There, libraries, such as those in Naestved, have vacant times that are 56% of the opening hours. The security plans ensure that the users have access during these times and at the same time the security situation remains preserved, which leads to an increased inflow of active users Princh reports .

The Open Library is also seen as a place of meeting in the city society. The vision behind this concept strives for a clear direction for the library team and relies on networking with different actors in the city. As the library portal , smart measures are planned to implement this concept that are specifically, measurable and realistic.

modern media and offers

A goal of the new library is not to lead a media stock older than eight to ten years. The modernization of the inventory is intended to offer contemporary print types and increased children's books. The planned innovations include a gaming area for young people, a reading garden and a library café. In addition, an innovative reusable system for the moving boxes is used, which is carried out by a moving company to promote sustainability

The opening of the new library in Twistringen promises to become an important event for the community. The modern concept, which is supplemented by the Open Library, could revolutionize user behavior and increase the attractiveness of this educational institution.