CC BY 4.0IFLAMcGuire, Claire2026-09-092026-09-092026-09-09https://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/7347At the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2026, thought-leaders from the library field and beyond were invited to discuss how libraries can power transformation in key areas. Through the session, a consistent message emerged: libraries are not simply responding to transformation, but can actively enable and shape it. You are invited to imagine a future where libraries help shape more connected, safe, and inclusive cities and communities. Use this Discussion Paper to spark further conversation, imagination, and action.engFuture of librariesSustainable citiesUN Sustainable Development GoalsPartnershipsOtherIFLA