JANINE SACK ON THE LIBRARY AT LUISENBAD

I have to admit it: neither have I ever borrowed a book nor a magazine here. But in entering this amazing library, it will definitely make you want to. Forming a triangle with lovely “Panke” and the lively Badstrasse, the public library at Luisenbad was a true discovery during my latest bike cruise through Wedding. The contrast between the busy road, the little creek and the very atypical-Berlin building really vaults you into another time and setting. This feeling continues as you enter the public library’s airy and rotund room through the historical façade which was built in the late 19th century. The modern part was built in 1995 by the architects Chestnutt and Niess. Although I have yet to make this happen, I keep thinking how wonderful it would be to sit in its backyard, reading peacefully. Currently Dağyeli publishing house is presenting its program there – focus is on Turkish verse and prose, political non-fiction and interculturality. (May 2nd-June 24th).