Open Wikipedia Evening in Erlangen: Co-create Knowledge
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Open Wikipedia Evening in Erlangen: Making Knowledge Visible Together
On Monday, November 9, 2026, the City Library Erlangen invites you to the open Wikipedia evening in the Bürgerzaal. The meeting is aimed at all interested parties – regardless of whether they have experience in editing or are taking their first steps into the world of the free encyclopedia.
Collaborate on the largest online encyclopedia
Starting at 6:00 PM, an open working atmosphere will be created for people who want to not only read Wikipedia but actively contribute to it. Participants can engage with their own topics, improve existing articles, or gain first experiences in writing, researching, and editing.
Beginner-friendly event experience
At the first meeting, beginners will receive support and orientation. Experienced Wikipedians will provide practical tips on article work, reliable sources, and structured knowledge presentation. Thus, the evening connects digital education, community engagement, and local cultural life.
Open editing with space for exchange
The event provides a calm framework for focused work and personal conversations. In the event atmosphere of the Bürgerzaal, curiosity, media competence, and volunteer engagement come together. The target group approach remains consciously open: People at the start of their Wikipedia journey are just as welcome as experienced authors.
Experience Wikipedia actively in Erlangen
The City Library Erlangen has been supporting digital educational offerings and Wikipedia projects for several years. The open Wikipedia evening is linked to this event planning and transforms the abstract online project into a community event experience on-site.
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Anyone who wants to share knowledge, verify sources, and actively shape Wikipedia will find a suitable entry point on November 9, 2026. Experience the open Wikipedia evening live at the City Library Erlangen and bring your own topic, questions, or simply your curiosity.
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