Elke Schilling: Reading and talk
Elke Schilling, founder of Silbernetz, talks about her book on loneliness in old age in a reading with a discussion and book signing. It sheds light on the causes, shows ways out of isolation and calls for more togetherness and social responsibility.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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Prize-winning reading of the Kammweg Literature Competition 2025
An inspiring evening with musical accompaniment and moving short stories by the three winners awaits the audience - full of creativity, emotion and literary highlights.
Stadtbibliothek Mittweida09648 Mittweida
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06.06.2519:00 clock
Eine Hommage an Uwe Johnson und eine Liebeserklärung an das Lesen
Charly Hübner: If you only knew what I know
At the age of 19, Hübner left his parents' house in Neustrelitz in a quarrel. He finds refuge in the theater & literature. He immerses himself in Uwe Johnson's book "Jahrestage" (Anniversaries), which exerts a pull on him. Today, Hübner is one of the most popular German actors.
Reading: Disappeared on the way to school: Children's fates.
The author Gabi Thieme reads from her book "Auf dem Schulweg verschwunden: Kinderschicksale". A moving examination of real cases of missing children that is touching, thought-provoking and gets deep under the skin.
Stadthalle Limbach-Oberfrohna09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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11.06.2519:00 clock
8,00 € mit Büchereiausweis ab 11,00 €
Melissa Müller/Bettina Göring: The good uncle
Bettina Göring, great-niece of Hermann Göring, grows up in the shadow of his crimes. She rebels early on. Escapes into the world of hippies and free spirits at the end of the 60s. With Melissa Müller, she puts her finger in the wound of German remembrance culture.
Reading with Claudia Puhlfürst
Zwickau author Claudia Puhlfürst reads from her crime stories and promises: This will be an evening of murder. Good entertainment full of suspense for all crime fans.
Marktplatz Oederan09569 Oederan
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19.06.25 19:00 - 21:00 clock
Für den Museumsbesuch und den kleinen Imbiss bitte schon 17.30 Uhr im Museum sein
Excitement at the Museum Historische Schauweberei
Reinhard Schulz reads exciting detective stories - those present can take part in solving a special case as a detective themselves.
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Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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20.06.2518:30 clock
Eintritt: 7,- € für Lesung, Museumsbesuch und Bemme mit Aufstrich
Book launch for Haus aus Wind with author Laura Naumann
"Haus aus Wind" tells the story of a queer East German woman who seeks her own path between summer and storm - poetic, raw and honest. Author Laura Naumann presents her novel in person and provides insights into its creation.
Buchhandlung am Brühl09111 Chemnitz
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25.07.2518:00 clock
Freedom - Reading with Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel presents her political memoirs Freiheit. Memories. She provides insights into power, crises and her personal plea for freedom - after 16 years at the top.
Susanne Fröhlich and Constanze Kleis
Do more sport, lose weight, cultivate friendships, rediscover the world and love. Susanne Fröhlich and Constanze Kleis offer tried and tested tips to combat ageing. From longevity hype to old people's disco, anything is possible!
On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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07.06.2511:00 clock
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Reading aloud makes heroes!
Reading time for pre-school children.
Stadtbibliothek Limbach Gert Hofmann09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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07.06.25 10:00 - 10:30 clock
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Open air reading stage
The LISA reading stage in Mittweida offers a platform for young talents who want to try their hand at literature. Everyone has the opportunity to register to present their own text; the choice of topics and text types is free.
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Amphietheater am Rahmenberg09648 Mittweida
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10.06.2519:00 clock
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On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
Reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, bestsellers from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
Vorlesepatin Petra Lory
Reading time - together you read less alone
No more lonely reading at home! Our reading mentor has once again selected interesting books for adults and reads aloud from them.
Es liest und erzählt: Marc Reichwein
111 action scenes from world literature
Mara Delius is the editor of LITERARY WORLD, Marc Reichwein is an editor in the feature section of WELT. They show us authors of world literature as we have never seen them before: in the thick of the action, in close combat and in the turmoil, as villains and heroes.
Public reading: War and peace
Viktor Jerofeev reads and discusses power, politics and the relationship between Trump and Putin as part of memento STALINGRAD. Accompanied by German translation and discussion, the event offers literary and political food for thought.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
26.06.2519:00 clock
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Reading aloud under the wing nut
In the Stadthallenpark Chemnitz, under the shady winged nut, the park summer delights with reading mentors from the city library, who bring exciting, funny and fantastic stories to life and captivate the imagination of the listeners.
Stadthallenpark09111 Chemnitz
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27.06.25 17:00 - 18:00 clock
Teilnahme kostenfrei, ab 4 Jahren.
Book summer: Bookcasting - Comic Edition
The BUCHSOMMER Bookcasting - Comic Edition jury is being formed today to decide which exciting stories will inspire or disappoint. Who will make it to the next round and who will have to give up their dreams?
Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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30.06.2510:30 clock
Teilnahme kostenfrei, keine Anmeldung erforderlich.
Vorlesepatin Regine Klinger
Reading time - together you read less alone
No more lonely reading at home! Our reading mentor has once again selected interesting books for adults and reads aloud from them.
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Stadtbibliothek im Tietz09111 Chemnitz
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30.06.2514:30 clock
Eintritt frei