October 1, 2026

Zoom In. Look Up. Let’s reach beyond the stars!  Co-creation is part of our DNA – and now is the time to submit your proposal for Next Library 2027. Whether it’s an ignite talk, a session, an outdoor experience, or something else entirely, we want to hear from you!   This year, Next Library is going cosmic! We invite you to zoom

The three themes of Next Library 2027 – democracy, play & sustainability – shape the experiences throughout the festival: Democracy Democracy needs friction! At Next Library 2027 we are zooming in on the friction inherent to democracy. With global crises and polarization on the rise, libraries can play important roles as third places where communities