“A public library is the most democratic thing in the world,” once said writer Doris Lessing. Seen as Europe’s living rooms—where knowledge and culture meet—libraries are among the last safe public spaces where people of all walks of life can gather, learn, and engage. Amid rising censorship and polarisation, how can libraries continue to unite and empower communities across Europe for a more democratic future?
This panel discussion was recorded at If Librarians Ran Europe - The Amsterdam Summit of The Europe Challenge, organised on 26 September 2024.
Speakers:
Fedele Canosa, Architect at Mecanoo.
Khalid Albaih, Political activist and civil rights activist.
Sara Bindeballe, Library worker at Aarhus Main Library.
Hosted by:
Lwando Xaso, Founder of Including Society.
Dylan Ahern, Founder of De Kiesmannen.
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