Future library hub for youth participation: Empowering youth to collaborate and shape next-generation libraries
Fürth, Germany - Young people aged 27 and under are encouraged to participate in the "Space362" survey, an online initiative aimed at designing a new youth area at Fürth's public library. The survey, which is currently underway, will end on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
The new library branch, located in the south of the city, is being created as a modern meeting place, with the goal of being more than just a quiet space filled with bookshelves. The library aims to bring together different generations and offer young people appealing activities.
The project's goal is to create a place that will appeal to young people and cater to their needs and interests. The survey aims to ensure that the new youth area will reflect the wishes of its intended users.
To participate, young people are invited to visit the official website of the public library in Fürth or related municipal websites to look for announcements or links to the "Space362" survey. Alternatively, they can follow local news outlets and social media platforms for updates about the survey.
Reach out to the library staff via phone or email to inquire about the survey and how to participate. Attend community events or meetings where such projects might be discussed to contribute ideas in person.
The direct link to the survey can be found on the Echt Fürth platform:
The survey's results will play a significant role in making the new library branch more than just a quiet place filled with bookshelves. The goal is to create a space that truly suits young people based on the survey's results.
The initiative for this project comes from the municipal youth participation office "Echt Fürth" and Fürth's public library. The organizers view libraries as places of retreat, learning spaces, and meeting points that cater to the needs of their users.
After the survey's conclusion, the results will be evaluated and published. The evaluation will contribute to the early-stage planning of the new youth area. The survey's purpose is to incorporate the wishes of young people into the further planning of the new youth area.
Participants of the "Space362" survey, being held at Fürth's public library, are encouraged to find ways to express their preferences for the new youth area, as the survey aims to reflect their lifestyle and interests. The home-and-garden of the future library branch will not only serve as a quiet space filled with bookshelves, but also as a training ground for intergenerational connections and engaging activities.
