Three days dedicated to books and reading with the Book Friends!

The Friends of the Book network—including schools, libraries, bookstores, cultural institutions, NGOs, and local historians—invites you to explore the joy of reading through a variety of exciting programs. All events are free to attend!

Over three days, the event will feature library tours, guided walks, concerts, book-themed crafts, storytelling sessions, panel discussions, bibliotherapy workshops, slam poetry evenings, and many other engaging literary activities.

Program Highlights

September 4 – Thursday

10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. Guided Tour of the Faculty of Humanities Library

• Host: University and National Library of the University of Debrecen
• Location: Faculty of Humanities Library, University of Debrecen

3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. The Beginnings of Professional Theater in Debrecen – The First 100 Years – Guided walk and theater tour

• Host: Csicsogó Production & Csokonai National Theater
• Location: Downtown Debrecen & Csokonai Theater

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Guided Tour of the Alföld Printing Museum

• Host: Alföld Printing House
• Location: Alföld Printing House

5:00 p.m.–7:10 p.m – What’s Your Story? – Opening of Dorottya Csala’s photo exhibition,  literature and art therapy workshop

• Host: Perspectiva Nova  Association
• Location: German Cultural Forum

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. – Guided Tour of the 101-year-old Architectural Archive

• Host: Cívisporta Association
• Location: Old Town Hall

6:00 p.m.–19:30 – Pincelíra – Late summer and early autumn poetry readings  and guided tour of the current gallery exhibition

• Host: Pincelíra
• Location: New Gallery

September 5 – Friday

1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. – Magical Afternoon – Interactive storytelling

• Host: DEMKI Debrecen Cultural Center and Youth House
• Location: Tímárház – Folk Craft House, Story Yurt

3:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m. – Library-Treasury-Storage – Guided tour

• Host: Great Library and Theological Special Library of the Reformed College of Debrecen
• Location: Public Reading Room, Reformed College Library

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. – Guided Tour of the Alföld Printing Museum

• Host: Alföld Printing House
• Location: Alföld Printing House

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. – Book Unraveling – Bibliotherapy session

• Host: University and National Library of the University of Debrecen
• Location: Faculty of Humanities Library, Austrian Collection

September 6 (Saturday) – Friends of the Book Day – All-day event (10:00 a.m. a.m. –6:00 p.m.) at the Memorial Garden

• 10:00 a.m. Opening ceremony and welcome speeches
• 10:15 a.m. –11:00 a.m.  Concert by Kelet Brass Band
• 11:00 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Literary and photo contest awards + exhibition opening
• 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Guided literary walk around Emlékkert
• 11:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Debrecen Reads flashmob
• 13:00 p.m. –2:00 p.m. Book picnic and discussion of favorite reads
• 2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.Lituus concert
• 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Book club session
• 2:00 p.m.–2:40 p.m.–Library tour at the Reformed College
• 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Children’s story performance: Why is Spring Late?
• 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Panel on children’s book illustration
• 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Interactive storytelling with author Zsuzsa Kiss
• 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Pipacs concert
• 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Second Debrecen Reads flashmob
• 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Slam poetry evening at Kölcsey Center rooftop

All-Day Activities in the Memorial Garden

• Craft stations and book-themed activities for kids and adults
• Storytelling and themed crafts from contemporary children’s literature
• Book adoption, book selfies, and creative corner
• Bicycle-themed readings and exhibitions
• Pop-up poetry displays, literary games, and interactive installations
• Book fair and handmade art market

Date: September 4-6

Location: Memorial Garden and various locations in Debrecen

Source:FB Events, FB events visitdebrecen.com

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