The town of Cösitz now boasts a restored library.
In the heart of Saxony-Anhalt, the library in Coesitz has reopened its doors to the public, marking a significant milestone for the community. After a temporary closure during the coronavirus pandemic, the library is once again a hub for knowledge, culture, and community engagement.
The reopening took place on July 2025, 16:15 Uhr, and the collection consists of over 4,000 books, audio plays, and magazines. The library is housed in the former distillery, a historical building that adds to the charm of this rural town.
The initiative to reopen the library was taken by the local council, and Franziska Hülße has been appointed as the new head of the library. Anna, along with some friends, played a crucial role in keeping the old DDR library alive after the fall of the wall. Their dedication to preserving this valuable resource has not gone unnoticed.
The library in Coesitz is open provisionally every 14 days, always on Wednesdays. However, the hours may be expanded if necessary to meet the growing demand from residents of Coesitz and nearby towns who are browsing curiously among the shelves during opening hours.
Franziska Huelse, the head of the library, is keen on fostering cooperative relationships with other libraries. She has expressed her desire to exchange literature with the city library in Zoerbig occasionally. This collaboration could potentially enrich the library's collection and offer more diverse reading materials to its patrons.
Meanwhile, in neighbouring Kremkau Village, former mayor and publisher Helmut Block is organizing a book fair, readings, and a crime dinner as part of the village's 800th anniversary celebrations. The festival "Contrasts in Symbiosis," starting at Schloss Dornburg near Magdeburg, aims to celebrate contrasts and modern art in historical locations.
Books are seen as a means of bringing people together by some residents. The reopening of the library in Coesitz is a testament to this belief, providing a space for community members to connect, learn, and grow.
However, it's important to note that the project "Film.Land.Sachsen," which has made film screenings possible in rural areas, is at risk of losing funding. This could potentially impact the cultural landscape of rural Saxony-Anhalt. The Trafo-Ideenkongress in Chemnitz is discussing culture in rural areas and the lack of infrastructure in the Saxon countryside, shedding light on the challenges faced by small towns like Coesitz.
Despite these challenges, the reopening of the library in Coesitz is a step forward in preserving and promoting culture in rural areas. It serves as a reminder of the power of community spirit and the importance of shared resources in fostering a sense of belonging and unity.
The reopened library in Coesitz, a cultural hub in the heart of Saxony-Anhalt, not only provides knowledge but also embodies a community lifestyle. As Franziska Huelse, the new head of the library, focuses on expanding cooperative relationships, the library's collection could potentially benefit from exchanges with other libraries, enriching the home-and-garden of literature for its patrons.
