This summer, from JUNE 26 to JULY 23, 2026, Karlskrona Square in Klaip\u0117da, located on the banks of the Dan\u0117 River, will once again become a space for culture, creativity, discovery, and community.<\/p>\n
From June 26 to July 11, the FIRST part of the summer cultural program will take place here, inviting residents and visitors to participate free of charge in various events, educational activities, concerts, meetings, and creative workshops. The second part of the program will take place July 14\u201323 (program to be announced).<\/p>\n
Organized by the Immanuel Kant Public Library of the Klaip\u0117da City Municipality, the program is designed for visitors of all ages\u2014from the youngest to seniors. Everyone will find something of interest at Karlskrona Square: families can participate in educational sessions and creative workshops, young people can enjoy concerts and active activities, and adults can attend events on literature, philosophy, and psychology.<\/p>\n
Visitors can look forward to the literary exhibition \u201cPsychology for Quality of Life: Learn, Discover, Grow\u201d as well as the reading challenges \u201cRead Your Way Through Klaip\u0117da\u201d and \u201cSummer with a Book,\u201d which invite everyone to spend the summer reading.<\/p>\n
Part I of the event program features a soap bubble show, an open skateboarding lesson, concerts by young performers, morning exercises for the whole family, tours of Klaip\u0117da\u2019s Sculpture Park and Old Town, educational sessions on the heritage of Lithuania Minor, beekeeping, and amber, creative workshops, chess classes, open-air drawing, and meetings with representatives from the worlds of literature and philosophy.<\/p>\n
Special attention is given to community spirit and inclusion. The Day for People with Disabilities, taking place on July 9, will feature a laughter yoga session, creative presentations, workshops on traditional musical instruments, and a concert program. Children can also look forward to Superhero Day, during which they\u2019ll have the chance to learn about the work of police officers and firefighters and meet a favorite guest of the little ones\u2014Padang\u0117 the Dog.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want Karlskrona Square to become a place this summer where different generations, interests, and communities come together. Here, you can not only participate in events but also discover new experiences, get to know Klaip\u0117da\u2019s culture, spend time together, and enjoy a meaningful time in the city,\u201d says Renata Rudien\u0117, director of the I. Kanto Public Library.<\/p>\n
Events will take place at Karlskrona Square near the Dan\u0117 River embankment on Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved indoors to the library.<\/p>\n
A detailed program and information about possible changes to the schedule are available on the website www.biblioteka.lt.<\/p>\n
We invite you to welcome summer with us\u2014at Karlskrona Square!<\/p>\n
EVENT PROGRAMME<\/p>\n
June 26\u2013July 11<\/p>\n
Literature Exhibition \u201cPsychology for Quality of Life: Learn, Discover, Grow\u201d<\/p>\n
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June 26 \/ Friday<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with Books and Publications for the Family.<\/p>\n
1:00\u20132:30 p.m. Soap bubble show for children and adults with a bubble entertainer.<\/p>\n
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June 27 (Saturday)<\/p>\n
12:00\u201318:00 Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:30\u201313:30 Open skateboarding lesson for youth.<\/p>\n
2:00\u20134:00 p.m. Concert by performers from the \u201cAlive CC\u201d music studio.<\/p>\n
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Tuesday, June 30<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cRead Your Way Through Klaip\u0117da.\u201d Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u201311:30 a.m. Morning exercises for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00 p.m.\u20131:30 p.m. Creative workshop for families: \u201cHands Work Wonders.\u201d We\u2019ll explore the book \u201c\u016ak\u0117 P\u016bk\u0117 Finds a Way Out,\u201d discuss its story, and take part in creative activities: making bookmarks, crafting decorative pom-poms, coloring, cutting out shapes, and stimulating our imagination.<\/p>\n
2:00\u20133:30 p.m. Guided tour of the Klaip\u0117da Sculpture Park, \u201cStories of the Sculptures,\u201d led by Sondra Simanaitien\u0117. The tour begins at Karlskrona Square. Organized by the Klaip\u0117da Artists\u2019 Foundation and the Klaip\u0117da Branch of the Lithuanian Artists\u2019 Union (LDS).<\/p>\n
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July 1 \/ Wednesday<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00 p.m.\u20131:30 p.m. Educational program for the whole family at the Klaip\u0117da Ethnocultural Center: \u201cOver a Cup of Coffee.\u201d During the session, we\u2019ll sample traditional coffee and cake.<\/p>\n
4:30\u20136:30 p.m. Adult club \u201cPsychology Reading Room.\u201d<\/p>\n
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July 2 (Thursday)<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading challenge: \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m. Educational workshop for people with disabilities: \u201cA Composition for the City of Klaip\u0117da,\u201d led by artist Inga Adikevi\u010dien\u0117.<\/p>\n
12:00\u20131:00 p.m. Family educational program at the Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor: \u201cBeekeeping in the Klaip\u0117da Region.\u201d We\u2019ll taste different types of honey and make a natural beeswax candle.<\/p>\n
5:00\u20136:30 p.m. Philosophy Club event: presentation of poet Almis Grybauskas\u2019s book \u201cFugitives. Clouds.\u201d Special guest: literary scholar Marijus \u0160idlauskas.<\/p>\n
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July 3 \/ Friday<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00\u20131:00 p.m. \u201cGo Easy Go\u201d\u2014a fun show featuring dogs.<\/p>\n
5:30\u20136:30 p.m. Concert by Klaip\u0117da\u2019s youth: the band \u201cWrong Tempo\u201d (Laurita [vocals], Maksimas [guitar], Selina [rhythm guitar], Evelina (bass), Skaist\u0117 (drums)), \u201cPer Aspera\u201d (Augustas Bulvydas and Vilius Venckus), the duo August\u00e6 feat. Domantas, and the artist ESU.<\/p>\n
July 4 \/ Saturday<\/p>\n
12:00\u201318:00 \u201cRead Your Way Through Klaip\u0117da\u201d Reading Challenge. Summer with books and magazines for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00\u201316:00 Chess lessons for the whole family.<\/p>\n
2:00\u20134:00 p.m. Make your own jewelry\u2014a brooch\u2014with jewelry designer Violeta Dobrovolskien\u0117. Price per person: 10 euros (materials provided). Registration by phone: +370 688 27425<\/p>\n
2:00\u20135:00 p.m. Free drawing: come and draw in Klaip\u0117da\u2019s Old Town with artist Valentinas Dilginas.<\/p>\n
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Tuesday, July 7<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u201311:30 a.m. Morning exercises for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00 p.m.\u20131:00 p.m. Educational program for the whole family at the Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor: \u201cThe Amber Trail.\u201d We\u2019ll learn how to distinguish real amber from imitations and make our own amber bracelets.<\/p>\n
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Wednesday, July 8<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00\u201314:00 Superhero Day for Kids. Come learn about the work of police officers and firefighters, enjoy fun games, dancing, creative activities, and a special guest\u2014Padang\u0117 the Dog from \u201cThe Patrol,\u201d who\u2019ll bring soap bubbles, balloons, and good cheer!<\/p>\n
4:30\u20136:30 p.m. \u201cPsychology Reading Room\u201d Club for Adults.<\/p>\n
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July 9 \/ Thursday \u2013 DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cRead Your Way Through Klaip\u0117da.\u201d Summer with Books and Magazines for the Family.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m. Laughter Yoga with Renata Rachmanovaite-Mauziene, a presentation of creative works by people with disabilities, and symbolic refreshments courtesy of the Ukrainian restaurant \u201cSaul\u0117gr\u0105\u017ea.\u201d<\/p>\n
12:00\u20131:30 p.m. Would you like to try your hand at playing the bagpipes? And do you know what a dambrel sounds like? A lively creative workshop for families on traditional musical instruments, \u201cEtnopotyriai,\u201d hosted by the Klaip\u0117da Ethnocultural Center.<\/p>\n
4:00\u20136:00 p.m. \u201cTo the Rhythm of Summer\u201d: a program featuring the dance group \u201cKlaip\u0117dos zunda\u201d and the \u201cJ\u016brain\u0117\u201d mixed vocal ensemble for seniors. The event is organized as part of the project \u201cInternational Festival of Senior Dance Groups \u2018Bunda jau Baltija\u2019,\u201d partially funded by the Klaip\u0117da City Municipality.<\/p>\n
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July 10 \/ Friday<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u20137:00 p.m. Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m.\u201312:00 p.m. Educational program for children at the Pranas Dom\u0161aitis Gallery: \u201cHow the Little Donkey Found a Friend.\u201d A cheerful fairy tale about a mischievous little donkey who, in search of a friend, traveled all the way from a cozy farmstead on the shores of the Curonian Lagoon to distant Africa. After listening to the story and discussing Pranas Dom\u0161aitis\u2019s illustrations, we\u2019ll create stories suitable for a book or a short film.<\/p>\n
5:00\u20136:30 p.m. Philosophy Club game \u201cRed Card.\u201d We\u2019ll deepen and develop our skills: argumentation, critical thinking, self-reflection, body language, and public speaking. Registration via email: julius.reinikis@biblioteka.lt<\/p>\n
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July 11 \/ Saturday<\/p>\n
12:00 PM\u20136:00 PM Reading Challenge \u201cExplore Klaip\u0117da Through Books.\u201d Summer with books and publications for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00 PM\u20134:00 PM Chess education for the whole family.<\/p>\n
12:00\u201314:00 Guided tour \u201cKlaip\u0117da\u2019s Sculptures Tell Their Stories\u201d with Birut\u0117 Skaisgirien\u0117. During the walk, we\u2019ll explore works of art in downtown Klaip\u0117da and the Old Town, hear the stories behind their creation, and learn about the artists who created them. Starts at Karlskrona Square. Organized by the Klaip\u0117da Artists\u2019 Foundation and the Klaip\u0117da Branch of the Lithuanian Artists\u2019 Union (LDS).<\/p>\n
2:00\u20135:00 p.m. Free drawing: come and draw in Klaip\u0117da\u2019s Old Town with artist Valentinas Dilginas.<\/p>\n
Partially funded by: Klaip\u0117da City Municipality<\/p>\n
Partners: Aje Skatepark Open Youth Space, \u201cAlive CC\u201d Music Studio, the Klaip\u0117da Artists\u2019 Foundation, the Klaip\u0117da Branch of the Lithuanian Artists\u2019 Union, the Klaip\u0117da Ethnocultural Center, the Museum of the History of Lithuania Minor, \u201cRubino Vaikai,\u201d the Ukrainian cuisine restaurant \u201cSaul\u0117gr\u0105\u017ea,\u201d mobile, internet, and television services provider \u201cTelia,\u201d the variety show team \u201cViduram\u017eiaiLT,\u201d and the Klaip\u0117da Chess Enthusiasts Club.<\/p>\n
Information partners: \u201cKult\u016bros uostas,\u201d the daily newspaper \u201cKlaip\u0117da,\u201d the furniture store \u201c\u0160ilas,\u201d the website and social media group \u201cKlaip\u0117da, I\u2019m With You,\u201d the daily newspaper \u201cVakar\u0173 ekspresas,\u201d the radio station \u201cLaluna,\u201d the \u201cRegion\u0173 naujienos\u201d portal, the \u201cMano kra\u0161tas\u201d portal, and \u201cKlaip\u0117dosTV.\u201d<\/p>\n