When does the reading picnic take place?

On 06.08.2026 at 4:00 PM in the Bamberg city library, main branch in the Deutsches Haus.

Where is the event location?

In the Bamberg city library, Obere Königstraße 4a, 96052 Bamberg.

Do you need to register?

Yes, registration is required at the phone number 0951 98119-12 or by email to info@stadtbuecherei-bamberg.de.

Who is the event intended for?

The format is primarily aimed at children and families who enjoy reading aloud and discovering together.

Is the program indoors or outdoors?

If the weather is nice, there will be painting and picnicking on the meadow. The reading part is tied to the city library as the event location.

Is there a book signing?

No information is available on that. The focus is on the reading from Sara and the Magic Chalk.

Summery reading for children: Iris van der Heide in Bamberg's city library

Name: Reading picnic for everyone: Sara and the Magic Chalk
Start: 2026-08-06T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-06T19:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbücherei Bamberg - Hauptstelle, Deutsches Haus

Reading picnic for everyone: A summer reading full of imagination in Bamberg

In the Bamberg city library, this reading picnic combines storytelling with a gentle vacation joy: literature, meadow, creativity, and a story that immediately draws children into their own imagination. As part of the Summer Reading Olympics 2026, a literary experience is created that fosters closeness and sparks interest in books.

When an idea becomes a small adventure

Reading will be from Sara and the Magic Chalk, a story about boredom, a desire for discovery, and the magic of drawing. The material itself has the power of a good picture book: simple in its premise, open in tone, rich in imagination. For young readers, the reading unfolds a special atmosphere in which language is not only heard but experienced with all senses.

Summer reading atmosphere in the city library

If the weather is nice, there will be painting and picnicking on the meadow. This combination of reading and shared activity makes the event more than just a classic format. It is a low-threshold, friendly format that gives children the space to think further about the story, connect characters with their own perspectives, and experience literature as a lively place.

A place with open, family-friendly culture

The main branch of the Bamberg city library in the Deutsches Haus offers the perfect setting: centrally located, easily accessible, and geared toward visitors. The place stands for cultural participation, reading promotion, and an environment where families, children, and accompanying persons feel comfortable. This is precisely where the strength of such readings lies: they create an access to literature that is neither distant nor instructive.

Who this literary experience is particularly suitable for

The format is aimed at children and families who want to experience reading aloud not as a chore but as a shared discovery. The Summer Reading Olympics gives the event additional momentum: reading is conceived here as joy, play, and encounter. Those who want to connect language, images, and imagination will find a warm, stimulating afternoon in this reading picnic.

Conclusion: An event for little book lovers with great imagination

The reading picnic for everyone promises an intimate reading atmosphere, creative moments, and a summery access to literature. Those who love children's books or want to inspire young listeners with stories should experience this event live and discover the magic of Sara and the Magic Chalk on site.