# Restructuring of the Václav Havel Library

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/restructuring-of-the-vclav-havel-library
> Updated: 2026-09-21T12:00:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

The Václav Havel Library has undergone significant restructuring and a name change to the ‘1st Presidential Library’. This follows the withdrawal of consent from Dagmar Havlová, the widow of former President Václav Havel, to use his name. The transition occurred after internal turmoil involving disputes over strategic direction, the resignation of nearly the entire staff, and the withdrawal of major donors.

Following these changes, Dagmar Havlová announced she will grant a free license for Václav Havel’s works to the Prague Municipal Library. This initiative aims to preserve the former president’s literary and political legacy and reach younger generations. The Prague Municipal Library, which recently adopted the ‘First Presidential Library’ name to respect Havlová’s wishes, intends to facilitate this public accessibility.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Dagmar Havlová grants Václav Havel license to Prague Municipal Library

Dagmar Havlová will grant the Prague Municipal Library a free license to Václav Havel’s works to ensure his literary legacy reaches the public and younger generations.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dagmar-havlov-grants-vclav-havel-license-to-prague-municipal-library

### 2026-09-10: Václav Havel Library renames to 1st Presidential Library

The Václav Havel Library has renamed itself the 1st Presidential Library after Dagmar Havlová withdrew permission to use the former president's name following internal leadership disputes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vclav-havel-library-renames-to-1st-presidential-library

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