Library nights · Bologna
6 upcoming free programs at 4 library venues in Bologna — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.
Venue by venue
Biblioteca Amilcar Cabral (2) · Biblioteca Borgo Panigale – Miriam Ridolfi (2) · Biblioteca J. L. Borges (1) · Biblioteca Salaborsa (1)
Eleonora Zocca presents 'Disobbedire a Confucio', on feminist struggles in East Asia, in conversation with Ilaria Maria Sala and Collettiva Yilou. With the Libreria delle donne di Bologna. Free.
Yin Shuai and Zheng Ningyuan lead a free seminar on Chinese contemporary art practices since the 1990s, starting from the 1994 exhibition Out of the Centre. A small library seminar is a good setting for questions and conversation afterwards.
This monthly reading group meets on a Monday evening to swap impressions of a book chosen by the library or suggested by members. It is free and open to anyone, though you should sign up by phone or email first. Talking about a shared book is a gentle way to meet neighbours.
The library's long-running reading group meets on the third Monday evening of the month to talk about a book chosen from the library's suggestions or the members' own. Over the years it has ranged across crime, historical, dystopian and psychological novels. It is free and open to anyone, but places are capped at 15, so sign up by phone or email first.
The Borges library's reading group explores lesser-known stories and new strands of contemporary fiction, with each month's book picked from library or member suggestions. Participation is free and open to all, but places are capped at 20, so register ahead. A small group with one book in common makes it easy to join the conversation.
With a portable record player, Riccardo Negrelli guides a listening journey through the library's Francesco Guccini records — the stories and words behind the songs of one of Italy's great songwriters. Free until full.
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Phrases in the local language for your evening: Phrases for tonight · Book clubs and silent reading
Almost all of them. The 6 upcoming programs on this page are public library events in Bologna; most need no booking and no library card. Workshops with limited places say so on the official page.
Yes. Most people at library book clubs, talks and language cafés come alone, there is a host who starts the conversation, and nobody asks why you are there. Arrive a few minutes early.
Usually it is free: bring photo ID and a proof of address (a rental contract or a utility bill) to any branch. Rules differ per library, so check the branch page before you go.
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