A NEXT LIBRARY® event is an international gathering of forward-thinking library professionals, innovators and decision-makers who are pushing boundaries and making changes that support learning in the 22nd century.

Created by Denmark’s Aarhus Public Libraries and first presented in 2009, the purpose of a NEXT LIBRARY® event is to look ahead and explore the continuously evolving nature of the public library in the 22nd century. 

Upcoming Events 

NEXT LIBRARY® 2021 - 31 May - 2 June, Dokk1, Aarhus, Denmark
Monday 31 May - Tuesday 1 June: Next Library Conference program
Wednesday 2 June: Optional events & Site Visits

Organized by Aarhus Public Libraries in collaboration with conference partners & sponsors.

State Library of Queensland, is hosting the Next Library Satellite Conference in Brisbane, Australia  9 - 11 October 2021

We reserve the right to alterations & surprises