Plenty of reading material at the bus station in Jena

Swap, take away, hand in - all without any obligation and free of charge. This is the concept behind the book cell, which has found its place in the waiting room of Jena's bus station. The book cell is initially open Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and can be used by anyone and everyone.

Waiting room at the bus station an ideal place to exchange books

A joint project between Volksbank eG Gera - Jena - Rudolstadt and Kommunalservice Jena has made it possible for the waiting room at the bus station to be freshly renovated and made available to the public again as a book cell.
The two companies met in the late summer of 2023 to discuss suitable concepts and locations for used book exchange rooms. The waiting room at the bus station was chosen partly due to its location. This is where people meet, wait for their bus or are on their way to or from the Paradies station.

The book cell is intended to provide an additional cultural offering. Young people in particular are to be given unhindered access to literature in this way and the joy of reading is to be awakened.

Donated books for every taste

As a first step, the room was completely renovated and prepared by Kommunalservice Jena. The companies commissioned by Volksbank eG then installed the bookshelves and decorated the room. The "initial furnishing" of the book cell was carried out by Kommunalservice Jena. Many books, usually from book donations, had been waiting there for new readers for some time. From crime novels to heartbreak classics, children's books and travel guides. There is something for everyone here.

The book cell is now available to all citizens. Everyone is invited to take a book of their choice from the shelf - and to add one of their own.