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New bookcase on wheels: Weiden promotes sustainability!
A new public bookcase in Weiden, installed by the Autonomous Collective, promotes sustainability and community.
New bookcase on wheels: Weiden promotes sustainability!
On June 20, 2025 the time had finally come: The Autonomous Collective Weiden (AKW) set up an exciting new bookcase. Located directly at Weiden train station in the form of a practical bicycle trailer, this public bookcase offers residents of the region the opportunity to borrow or exchange books free of charge. The optimal location of the bicycle parking spaces ensures that those interested are welcome to stop by and browse. The whole project is intended not only to encourage the reuse of books, but also to promote the efficient use of resources. Sustainability is not only a priority, but also actively practiced. As oberpfalzecho.de reports, all necessary permits have been granted and the book trailer has been designed so that it does not cause traffic disruptions as long as it is moved regularly.
But what exactly is the goal of this initiative? Quite simply: the promotion of community and the idea of sharing are the focus here. Books that are no longer needed are given a second chance and can bring joy to new readers. The concept is simple: Anyone who takes a book out of the cupboard has the option of either bringing it back or putting a book in it themselves. A bit like helping neighbors, only on a literary level!
A look outside the box
There are similar initiatives in other cities. The idea of public bookcases is already widespread in Berlin, where they cover preferences for different genres in the form of cupboards, telephone booths or weatherproof shelves. From novels to non-fiction books to comics and guides – the selection offers something for every reading taste. The sharing idea is based on trust and collaborative interaction. After reading, books can be kept or replaced with your own, well-preserved book. This is supported by many initiatives and volunteers who take care of the operation of these “book temples”, as berlin.de describes.
A look at the current landscape of public bookcases shows that there are now an impressive 13,223 of them in Germany. Thanks to platforms like openbookcase.de, book lovers can easily find these lending libraries and sometimes even rate them. The website allows users to explore the locations and availability of the bookcases, providing a great opportunity to promote cultural appreciation for shared knowledge. Accessible 24 hours a day, these closets are an asset to any community.
This innovative bookcase will not only boost the local reading culture, but will also serve as a model for other similar projects in other cities. In these digital and fast-moving times, it is refreshing to see that the idea of sharing and sustainability is also experiencing a renaissance. Congratulations to the Weiden Autonomous Collective for implementing this great project! This is exactly how you do it right!