Concopia

June 6 - September 3, 2026 - West End Library, Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, Francis A. Gregory Library, and Woodridge Library

September 9 – October 22, 2026 - Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Concopia, a collection of curiosities and questions, is two things – an exhibit and a deck of cards. Designed by Nadja Pass and Jan Rasmussen, both the cards and the exhibit are designed to encourage people to stop, question and listen to the world around them. The exhibit and cards are coming to D.C. from Copenhagen, the home of Pass and Rasmussen, to be hosted by DC Public Library.

The full Concopian Chamber of Wonders will be exhibited at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library from September 9 – October 22.

All five libraries will have programming based on the Concopian card deck.

Upcoming Events

Chamber of Wonders | Thursday, Sept 10, 5:30 p.m.

Join us for an opening celebration of the Concopian Chamber of Wonders at the MLK Library. You will be invited to explore the exhibition under the guidance of Danish creators Nadja Pass and Jan Rasmussen, visiting librarians from DOKK1 / the Aarhus Public Library, as well as local hosts from DCPL. This interactive experience will help participants dive deep into conversation and make connections with new people, new ideas, and the natural world.

Civics Lab with the Concopian Chamber of Wonders | Sunday, Sept. 13, 1:30 p.m.

Join us at the MLK Library, for an immersive community lab hosted by Concopia creator Nadja Pass and visiting librarians from DOKK1 / the Aarhus Public Library. A blend of nature, creativity, and collaboration, the program will include activities that spark connection and make room for energizing conversation where participants will explore our civic desires and how we might reimagine the world together. Participants should plan to stay for the duration of the program. Space is limited and reservations are required. The event will occur in Marianne's Cafe located on the first floor of the library.

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