Ignite Talk

 In 2024, the Bibliothek am Luisenbad, Berlin opened a Gaming Lounge, offering events for schools and local groups to enable (digital) participation and development of digital skills. It is a democratic, inclusive space, implementing (digital) children’s rights. As such, the lounge is a hub for many gaming or play projects in the whole library, thus providing existing and new library users new access, creating democratic spaces for their involvement at various levels. 

Hosts

Sarah Wehder & Ulrike Kassun
Sarah and Ulrike are the team behind the Gaming Lounge at the Luisenbad Library in Berlin (Germany). The project, funded by ERFRE KUBIST, involved setting up a 32 square-meter dedicated gaming area for children and young people aged 6-18. They are also members of the children’s library team at this library.