Book Burning Memorial Day
2026/05/08
After the Second World War, 10 May was declared ‘Book Burning Memorial Day’. “When we proclaim today as ‘Free Book Day’, we are making a demand: that intellectual life in all its forms should be made accessible to everyone!” (Peter Suhrkamp, 10 May 1947)
And that is what libraries stand for: with their facilities and services, they offer everyone the opportunity to access literature freely and independently. Books can spark the imagination and help build and expand knowledge. The wide range of resources available enables everyone to develop their information literacy and form their own opinions.