14. March 2023
City Library
Reading night for fifth graders in the city library goes down well
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Want to browse in peace and quiet? Possible at the "Reading Night".
The fifth grade classes of the Mariengymnasium in Bocholt now had a special event at the Bocholt public library: accompanied by five teachers, the children and young people had the opportunity to get to know the different offers of the public library outside of opening hours from 6 pm to 10 pm.
There was something to discover on all floors: So the pupils could first look around the library and not only explore the diverse range of media, but also withdraw to browse in the numerous sitting and reading corners.
Afterwards, all the children could discover in various stations what else the library has to offer besides the extensive media stock: With the Dash robots and the "Ozobots", for example, first experiences in programming could be gained, while creativity was in demand with the Minecraft challenge and the handicraft offer.
Board games and participatory activities
In all areas, the pupils had the opportunity to get a taste of very different topics and pick up a few tips and tricks from the team of the municipal library in cooperation with the Junge Uni Bocholt. "Of course, it got particularly heated at FIFA on the Playstation," says Claudia Alders from the children's and youth library team, "but all the other stations were also very well attended."
Further reading nights are planned
The conclusion of the pupils was clear: Having the library to themselves, being able to try things out and of course the pizza they ordered made the reading night an event that the 75 children would like to repeat.
"We are happy about the great feedback and of course already have more ideas for upcoming events," says Melanie Tenhumberg, head of the municipal library. Another reading night with a slightly different concept is already being planned and will take place in autumn.
The reading night will also continue in 2024 - interested schools can contact us by email at stadtbibliothek(at)bocholt(dot)de.