“20 years of Gröpelingen Stadtbibliothek ”: A fairy tale came true…

A look back at progressive library work, a description of the status of a citizen-oriented service orientation and the outlook for continued positive development.

This happy ceremony was characterized by very emotional speeches, pride in the journey we have traveled together and confidence in the future of the library as a place of encounter and communication.

Finance Senator Karoline Linnert praised the “great library” as being close to the citizens and enriching for the district. Linnert particularly emphasized the cooperation in the service sector, such as the integration of a citizen information service (BIS). State Councilor Carmen Emigholz emphasized the change in society and the associated necessary orientation of Stadtbibliothek in her speech. Emigholz cited reading and media skills as an important prerequisite for acquiring knowledge in order to be able to participate in society.

The head of the Stadtbibliothek Bremen , Barbara Lison, emphasized that it is important to have the right “mix” of offerings that is tailored to the needs of the people in a district. Back in 2004, the library received the special prize from the VHG Foundation for district-oriented library work.

The Gröpelingen library was opened in March 1999 as the first new library building in 30 years. The modern building on “Library Square” stands out positively and has some surprises and interesting views inside. The son of the architect Horst Rosengart, Stephan Rosengart, was also present. This also applies to Georg Geils-Lindemann, the sponsor, investor and owner of the building.

The crowning and fairytale finale - before the opening of the buffet and the cutting of the cake - was the original speech by Andreas Gebauer, who brought the history of the library into a fairytale form. Gebauer talked about colorful peoples looking for a new home that they found in the library. All's well that ends well.

February 8, 2019