Summer Reading Festival 2025
The city of Magdeburg is set to host the largest summer reading initiative in Saxony-Anhalt, known as LESESOMMER XXL 2025. This cultural and educational project, which runs from June 23rd to August 8th, aims to foster reading habits and literacy among children and young people during the summer holidays.
The grand finale, featuring a variety of activities, stories, and games centred around reading, will take place on August 30th in "Neighbor's Garden." Over 1,000 copies of current new releases in children's and young adult media will be available for participants at no cost, making it an exciting opportunity for bookworms and new readers alike.
The event is part of a statewide summer reading action organised and coordinated by the State Agency for Public Libraries at the State Administrative Office in Halle/Saale. The State Association of Saxony-Anhalt in the German Library Association e.V. and the state of Saxony-Anhalt are among the supporters of LESESOMMER XXL.
Participants in Magdeburg can borrow books and media from the LESESOMMER XXL book and media pool for free, regardless of their library membership status. The initiative is more than just a reading project; it plays a vital role in educational development and literacy promotion for young people in the region.
To participate, children and young people aged 7 to 16 in Magdeburg are invited to read at least two books and complete a rating form as proof. Successful participation will earn them a certificate that can be used for German lessons in the next school year with the respective school's consent.
The Stadtteilbibliothek Reform (Kosmos-Promenade 6, 39118 Magdeburg-Reform) will serve as the main venue for LESESOMMER XXL in Magdeburg. However, the children's library on Breiten Weg, neighborhood libraries in Flora Park, Reform, and Sudenburg, and the virtual library, the onloan, will also host the event.
A quiz game coordinated by the State Agency for Public Libraries throughout Saxony-Anhalt is an additional incentive for participation, with a prize draw on September 5th. The quiz game will travel to the Harz region, following stops in Dessau and the Salzland district in 2025.
LESESOMMER XXL 2025 in Magdeburg is expected to attract thousands of participants, following the increasing trend of participation year by year. In previous years, participation numbers have grown to over 6,600 children and youths, highlighting its importance in fostering reading habits and literacy.
In conclusion, the LESESOMMER XXL 2025 in Magdeburg is a significant cultural and educational project that promotes literacy and strengthens the educational landscape in the region. It is supported by Sparkasse Magdeburg, SWM Magdeburg, and WOBAU Magdeburg, and promises to be an exciting and engaging summer event for children and young people in Magdeburg.
The grand finale of the LESESOMMER XXL 2025 in Magdeburg will feature a variety of activities and take place in "Neighbor's Garden", focusing on lifestyle and home-and-garden themes with over 1,000 copies of current releases in children's and young adult media available for free. The conclusion of this summer reading initiative is more than just an educational project; it's also a wonderful opportunity to foster a love for reading and enrich participants' lives within the community.
