Stadt
bibliothek
Rostock
About us
The Stadtbibliothek Rostock – the City Library of the Hanseatic and University City of Rostock – is the largest public library in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The Project
Beacon 42 – A Guide to Übermorgen
How can a city library reposition itself in times of rapid social and technological change – and what does it need in terms of space, content, and structure to remain relevant as a “third place”? Rostock’s City Library is preparing for a planned relocation and is using this as an opportunity for a fundamental realignment. Its current premises no longer meet the requirements of modern library work nor the needs of its users. As part of the programme, future-proof concepts for use are being developed, and questions regarding target audiences, services, and societal relevance are being reconsidered. The aim is to reimagine the library as a central hub for encounter, learning, and participation – open, welcoming, and forward-looking.
Contact
Steffen Bockhahn
Senator für Jugend und Soziales, Gesundheit, Schule und Sport