For what age is the event suitable?

The offer is recommended for children from 18 months to 3 years accompanied by parents.

Is registration required?

No, the open meeting takes place without registration and is free of charge.

How long does the event last?

About 30 minutes with finger games, knee rider verses, short stories, and songs.

Does the event take place indoors?

Yes, in the event room of the City Library in Salzstadel at Rentamtsberg 1.

Is there a book signing or Q&A?

It is an early childhood reading promotion program without a traditional author reading, therefore no signing session.

How to reach it via public transport and where is the library located?

The main branch is located in Salzstadel, Rentamtsberg 1, 94315 Straubing; public transport information and directions are provided online by the City Library.

Little Ears, Big Words: Book Dwarfs Enchant Straubing's Salzstadel with Rhymes, Rhythm, and Stories

Name: Book Dwarfs (City Library in Salzstadel, Straubing)
Start: 2026-02-11T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-11T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek im Salzstadel

Language Magic for the Little Ones: The Book Dwarfs Conquer Salzstadel

A half-hour literary experience for children from 18 months to 3 years: In the City Library in Salzstadel, finger games, knee rider verses, short stories, and catchy songs unfold their light, melodious magic. The reading atmosphere remains intimate, playful, and approachable – an early author encounter with language, rhythm, and imagination. The meeting is open, without registration and free of charge.

Rhythm, Rhyme, Resonance

Those who love language can hear its music here: Rhymes tug at the ear, verses sway in rhythm, small stories shine like lanterns. In this compact format, families experience a child-friendly reading that sensuously conveys the art of language while also promoting motor skills, language rhythm, and social interaction. The literary experience arises from voice, sound, and movement – dense, attentive, encouraging.

An Open Meeting – Low-Threshold and Heartfelt

No ticket pressure, no formalities: The Book Dwarfs are an open offer in the library's event room. Parents and children find a protected environment where joy in reading grows, curiosity is awakened, and first narratives develop in dialogue. Sometimes, even the Kasperl stops by – a humorous accent in the circle of language games.

Literature Education with Attitude

Early reading promotion strengthens attachment, empathy, and vocabulary. The City Library in Salzstadel visibly anchors this practice in its program and positions itself in the cultural discourse as a reliable place for educational justice, reading competence, and vibrant urban culture. This is literary quality as a common good – open, inclusive, and close to everyday life.

Voices of the Readers

The reactions of the readers are unequivocal: The Book Dwarfs delight families with playful language art.

Instagram: A mother writes: 'The rhymes carry – our little one claps in time and beams'
Facebook: A father comments: 'Short, loving, effective – perfect introduction to reading aloud'

Conclusion

Compact, musical, close: The Book Dwarfs offer children and parents a poetic pause in everyday life. Expect lively rhymes, delicate stories, and plenty of room for joint discovery – an inspiring morning that ignites the desire to read.