What do libraries hold beyond books?
For many people in Gaza, libraries have been places of learning, memory, imagination, community, and hope.
They have offered quiet moments of refuge, spaces to dream, and reminders that knowledge continues to exist even in the hardest times.
In this workshop, we’ll reflect on the meaning of libraries through stories, conversation, and gentle writing exercises. We’ll also explore the painful loss caused by the destruction of Gaza’s libraries, and how these spaces continue to live on in memory and in the people whose lives they shaped.
No previous writing experience is needed, and sharing is always optional.
In person: Sonnenallee 100, 12045 Berlin, Germany
You can also join online. Simply choose your preferred ticket when registering.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
7:30-9:30 PM (UTC+02)
This event operates on a sliding scale, so you can choose the ticket price that feels accessible and sustainable for you.
I would love to see you there.
—Shahd Alnaami
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Shahd is an amazing facilitator and the gentlest story coach in the world.
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Shahd Alnaami
A Palestinian writer based in Gaza. She is an English literature and translation student at the Islamic University of Gaza, currently living amid the hardship of the genocide.