Junge Union demands: the library must remain in the care yard!

Junge Union demands: the library must remain in the care yard!

Things are simmering in Esslingen: According to the Stuttgarter Nachrichten. announced the planned move of the city library to the Kögel House. JO chairman Lukas Schwarz makes it unmistakably clear that the Pfleghof should remain as a central location for all generations. “The Pfleghof is more than just a location – it is a reliable anchor point in a constantly changing city center,” says Schwarz.

The local council will discuss the future of the city library on May 26th, but the JU is first calling for more transparency and clear figures before a final decision is made. Vice-chairman Maximilian Güldner emphasizes that the high costs of moving and renovating the nursing facility cannot be ignored. According to estimates, the move to the Kögel House would cost around 13.5 million euros, while the renovation of the nursing home is estimated at around 17.3 million euros.

The nursing home – a place of encounter

The decision about the location is not that easy, because the Bebenhäuser Pfleghof has a lot to offer. According to esslingen.de, the renovation of the Pfleghof could lead to a new concept that includes a meeting point with a café and museum shop on the ground floor. In addition, cultural institutions could be bundled there. These opportunities are not only eye-openers for JU, but also for the general public, who are showing a clear interest in a central place for reading and learning.

The youth council has spoken out in favor of the Kögel location, but is also demanding reliable figures on the costs. The discussion about moving the library first emerged last year when Mayor Matthias Klopfer brought up the proposal after the fashion house went out of business. After all, a move would bring many advantages, such as more space for children and families and improved visibility through an open facade.

Public Libraries – A Review of Their Role

There is no denying that public libraries in Germany have changed enormously in the last few decades. This phenomenon is described in KUBI-Online. Expression of a clear change that is influenced by social and technological changes. Libraries are no longer just quiet places of retreat, but rather they offer important infrastructure for all social classes and age groups.

They are not only a place for books, but also for promoting reading, media literacy and cultural education. For many communities, they are even the most visited cultural institution, which underlines their importance to society.

The discussion about the future of the city library in the Kögel House or in the Pfleghof is therefore not just a question of location, but is crucial for the cultural education of future generations. Given the increasing demands on public libraries and the need to position themselves as educational institutions, it is clear that there is still a lot of work ahead of us.

The Esslingen local council will make a decision on June 30th and there are still a few important discussions to be held before then. What is certain is that the decision about the city library could have far-reaching consequences for the city's cultural landscape.