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title: "The Fragmented City: Reading Madness, Exclusion, and Everyday Life"
description: "Free reading session at La Victoria Library: the city seen from the outskirts, madness, and daily life. Free plan in Bogotá with BibloRed."
image: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/images/eventos/actividades.webp"
date: "2026-08-21T10:00:00-05:00"
category: "Books & talks"
source: "BibloRed"
canonical: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/en/evento/la-ciudad-fragmentada-leer-la-locura-la-exclusion-y-la-cotidianidad"
---

# The Fragmented City: Reading Madness, Exclusion, and Everyday Life

- **When:** Fri, Aug 21, 10:00 AM
- **Where:** Biblioteca Pública La Victoria
- **Price:** Free
- **Category:** Books & talks
- **Organizer:** BibloRed
- **Source:** [BibloRed](https://biblored.gov.co/programate/la-ciudad-fragmentada-leer-la-locura-la-exclusion-y-la-cotidianidad)

## About this plan

A new reading session arrives at La Victoria Public Library to ask how Bogotá is told from its margins. Under the title The Fragmented City: Reading Madness, Exclusion, and Everyday Life, the gathering opens a space to read together and talk about city views that rarely show up in school books.

The project brings together texts that give voice to people who live the city through daily hustle, women in working-class neighborhoods, and neighbors who build it with their everyday work. It is an invitation to read the city with other eyes, to recognize what brings us together and what pulls us apart from the idea we have of it.

Entry is free, so you just need to show up ready to listen, read, and share your thoughts. Check the date and details in the source so you do not miss it.

- Group reading and open dialogue
- City views from the outskirts
- Free entry, no registration
- Session at La Victoria Public Library
- Texts on madness, exclusion, and everyday life

## Who it's for

It is a great plan for curious readers, fans of social literature, students of literature and human sciences, and anyone who wants to think about Bogotá through its neighborhoods and its neighbors.

## Tips

- Arrive a few minutes early to get a good seat in the room
- Bring a notebook if you like to take notes during readings
- Check with BibloRed if the session needs prior registration
- Take the chance to explore La Victoria Public Library and its services

## FAQ

**When is the Fragmented City session in Bogotá?**

The scheduled date is August 21, but the time and any changes are confirmed on the official BibloRed page.

**Where does the reading take place?**

It takes place at La Victoria Public Library. Check the exact address and how to get there in the event source.

**Is entry free?**

Yes, entry is free. Just check if you need to reserve a spot through BibloRed before going.

**What is The Fragmented City about?**

It is a reading session that reflects on how Bogotá is told from the outskirts, madness, exclusion, and the daily life of its neighborhoods.

**Is this plan suitable for everyone?**

Yes, it is an open cultural event. It tends to draw young people, students, and readers interested in thinking about the city from a social angle.

**How can I attend the event?**

Just go to La Victoria Public Library on the scheduled date. From here we send you to the BibloRed page to confirm the details.

> Dates and prices may change. Always confirm on the source page.