After renovations that kept its doors shut, the Diwan Public Library reopens on Monday in the Medina of Tunis. Tucked between the souks and monuments of the old quarter, it returns to its original purpose: welcoming readers, and giving the Medina one more literary landmark to discover as you wander its streets.
What's reopening in the Medina of Tunis?
Push open the door, and breathe in that unmistakable smell of old paper.
Good news for anyone who loves old stone and pages that smell of old paper: the Diwan Public Library reopens its doors on Monday, right in the heart of the Medina of Tunis. The renovations that kept it closed are now complete, and this place finally returns to its original purpose, welcoming readers.
If you love wandering the Medina's narrow lanes, here's one more address to add to your route. A library reopening means a little literary life settling back into this history-laden quarter, among the souks and monuments you already know.
Who marked this reopening?
According to a statement from the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the reopening ceremony took place in the presence of the Governor of Tunis, Imed Boukhris, surrounded by other dignitaries invited to mark the library's return to the medina.
Beyond these official presences, reported soberly in the statement, what remains is the library itself, given back to its readers in the medina.
Why does this turning page matter for the Medina?
On Monday, the Diwan Public Library reopened its doors in the Medina of Tunis, following renovations carried out to restore its former shine. The Minister of Cultural Affairs, Amina Srarfi, presided over the ceremony, alongside the Governor of Tunis, Imed Boukhris. For the quarter's regulars, it is a place of learning reclaiming its place in daily life.
Because a neighbourhood library isn't measured by its freshly restored walls alone. It's a landmark: if you grew up in the Medina, you know just how much a place like this punctuates daily life, between the narrow streets and the schoolyards. By reopening its doors, Diwan reclaims its place in its regulars' everyday lives.
So next time your steps lead you through the Medina's narrow lanes, treat yourself to a stop at Diwan. Push open the door, breathe in that unmistakable smell of old paper. The studious hush of the place does the rest: between strolls through the souks, this little corner of learning has been waiting just for you.
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