PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Literature Exhibition “Secrets of Well-Being: Lifestyle, Health, and Beauty”
- July 14/antradienis
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda” Reading Challenge . Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.
11:00–11:30 Morning exercises for the whole family.
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lecture for parents on children’s health with Marina Bespamiatnova, a healthy lifestyle specialist and educator. Meanwhile, children are invited to a creative workshop to make a keychain. For more information: https://fb.me/e/7633gZa6u
1:30–3:30 p.m. Educational workshop for the whole family, “A Postcard for Summer ,” with library educator Gabriele Tarvydienė. For more information: https://fb.me/e/9sHPIQnO1
5:00–7:00 p.m. Philosophy Club Tour: “I. Kant and Klaipėda: Origins and Reasons.” Read more: https://fb.me/e/9ZbLvD8ll
- July 15/trečiadienis
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda” Reading Challenge . Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Educational workshops for little ones, “What Children Create”: sensory tables, clay workshops, and the magic of water balls. For more information: https://fb.me/e/9nsR4PfnJ
1:00–2:00 p.m. A meeting for children with author Vladimir Plotkin and a presentation of his book *The Book of Kindness: Džiuga*. For more information: https://fb.me/e/4DtKPsPsv
2:00–3:00 p.m. Workshop for the whole family led by folk artist Gintaras Eidukas, “Amber—The Gold of the Baltics,” featuring magnet-making. Price per person: 5 euros. For information and registration, call +370 647 00503. More information: https://fb.me/e/6C0oqi1ri
4:30–6:30 p .m. “Psychology ReadingRoom” Adult Club . Topic: “Setting Boundaries Without Guilt.” For more information: https://fb.me/e/9tbuiKfJk
- July 16/ketvirtadienis
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda” Reading Challenge . Summer with Books and Publications for the Whole Family.
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Educational workshops for little ones, “What Children Create”: sensory tables, clay workshops, and the magic of water balls. For more information: https://fb.me/e/9nsR4PfnJ
1:00–2:00 p.m. A lively presentation of Regina Bytautienė’s book “Lapių Joninės ,” creative workshops, and unexpected discoveries for children. More information: https://fb.me/e/8kAZdXLG4
2:30–4:30 p.m. A Past You Can Experience! A screening of the film “VR’Kantu: Klaipėda’s History from a Different Angle” and an experiential educational activity inviting you to explore Klaipėda’s history through imagination, the senses, and a virtual reality experience.
5:00–6:30 p.m. “Autism: Recognize, Understand, Live”— an inspiring meeting with singer Katažina Zvonkuvienė, an inspiration and ambassador for parents raising children with autism spectrum disorders. Part of the project “Ensuring Educational Support and Coordinated Services in the City of Klaipėda.” Registration: https://forms.gle/K4WfGLr1GYAWcYtz5. For more information :https://fb.me/e/4AO23p6xG
- July 17/penktadienis
BALTIC CULTURE DAY
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda”Reading Challenge . Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Educational program for children at the Clock Museum: “Bookmark.” Try the decoupage technique and make your own unique bookmark decorated with symbols of time.
12:15–1:45 p.m. Meeting with herbalist Danutė Kunčienė and an introductory program on herbalism .
2:00–2:50 p.m. Presentation of Augustinas Našlėnas’s game-oracle “Baltiški sigilai.”
3:00–4:30 p.m. Educational program for the whole family, “The Tradition of Bread in Lithuanian and Samogitian Culture,” with educator and creator of traditional heritage products Vida Viskontienė.
16:45–17:15 Readings and songs by the Klaipėda Vydūnas Club .
17:30–18:30 Concert by“Girių dvasios” (Evaldas Azbukauskas) .
- July 18/šeštadienis
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda” Reading Challenge . Summer with Books and Publications for the Whole Family.
12:00–4:00 p.m. Chess education for the whole family.
13:00–17:30 We will venture into the mysterious world of artist MK Čiurlionis , observing the exceptionally beautiful virtual experience “Creation of Worlds”.
14.00–16.00 Folk artist Gintaras Eidukas’ education for the whole family “Amber – Baltic Gold” with magnet making. Price per person – 5 Eur. Information and registration tel. +370 64700503. More: https://fb.me/e/6C0oqi1ri
- July 21/antradienis
COMMUNITY DAY
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m . “Read Your Way Through Klaipėda”Reading Challenge . Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.
11:00–11:30 Morning exercises for the whole family.
12:00–14:00 Community Hall: Learn, Discover, Try!
A meeting with firefighters and civil defense specialists. You’ll learn how to prepare for emergencies, how to stay safe around water, and get to see rescue equipment.
“The Crown of Your Name” Educational Program for Children ( Plungė District Public Library). You’ll learn the history and meaning of your name, and during the creative workshop, you’ll make a unique crown decorated with your name, initials, and favorite symbols.
Getting to Know the Scouts. Embark on a Scouting adventure—you’ll try out fun games and activities, learn about Scouting traditions, equipment, and life in the outdoors.
“Taxes in Rabbit Town” – hopping, carrot-chasing, and other fun activities for kids with educators from the Klaipėda County State Tax Inspectorate. An intriguing quiz and prizes for the smartest participants await!3:00–4:00 p .m. Creative workshop for families, “Plant Monotypes,” at the Plungė District Municipal Public Library. You’ll create plant prints on paper using gel plates, acrylic paints, and natural plants—these colorful creations will make for unique home decor.
- July 22 / Wednesday
11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Reading Challenge “Explore Klaipėda Through Books.” Summer with Books and Publications for the Whole Family.
12:00 PM–4:00 PM Educational program for the whole family— Native American Drum Circle with Vinet Village.
6:30–8:00 p.m. Closing concert of the Interactive Summer Reading Room – Gajus and Mylė ( Gajus Rafaelis Švėgžda and Emilija Strelkauskytė), the band “Project Y.” - JULY 23 /Thursday 11:00–16:00 Reading challenge “Book around Klaipėda”. Summer with books and print for the family.
12:00–1:00 pm Theater classes for children.
12.00–13.00 Making key chains for children.
14:00–16:00 Creative family activity “Herbarium Book Marker”. Using dried flowers, participants will create a unique book marker that combines the beauty of nature and the joy of reading.
In case of bad weather, the events will take place at the library.
Groups must register in advance for educational programs; tel. +370 614 73205.
Partially funded by: Klaipėda City Municipality
Partners: Aje Skatepark Open Youth Space, “Alive CC” Music Studio, Klaipėda Artists’ Foundation, Klaipėda Branch of the Lithuanian Artists’ Union, Klaipėda Ethnocultural Center, Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor, “Rubino Vaikai,” “Saulėgrąža” Ukrainian Restaurant, “Telia” mobile, internet, and television services, “ViduramžiaiLT” variety show team, the Klaipėda Amateur Chess Club, the “Kuria vaikai” Children’s Creativity Development Studio, the LNDM Clock Museum, Cult VR experiences “The Creation of the World,” the Klaipėda County Fire and Rescue Board, the “Vinetu Kaimas” entertainment center, and the Plungė District Municipality Public Library
Media partners: “Kultūros uostas,” the daily newspaper “Klaipėda,” the “Šilas” furniture store, the website and social media group “Klaipėda, aš su tavim,” the daily newspaper “Vakarų ekspresas,” the radio station “Laluna,” the website “Regionų naujienos,” the website “Mano kraštas,” and “KlaipėdosTV.”
Photography and video recording may take place during the events, and the resulting material may be published.
