Young Readers' Book Club
Do you like reading and want to practice your English?
Come to our young readers’ book club! Every session we will discuss a different text and theme ranging from literary classics to poetry, short stories, plays, bestsellers, and so much more.
Who?
Young people in secondary education (from Oberstufe up to 20 years old) who can read and understand short texts (5-10 pages) and are able to discuss the content. If you are unsure whether your English is good enough, come along and try it out! Be brave!
When and What? (The sessions will start at 19:00 and last between 60 to 75 minutes)
| Wed 20th August 2025 | Cruel Tricks: The Twits, Roald Dahl |
| Wed 10th September 2025 | Magic Worlds: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J. K. Rowling |
| Tues 14th October 2025 | Bring Your Own Book (Open Discussion Session) |
| Tues 28th October 2025 | Irish Poets: Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and More |
| Tues 25th November 2025 | Teenage Spy: Ruby Redfort Look into My Eyes, Lauren Child |
| Wed 17th December 2025 | Christmas Session (Surprise Text) |
| Wed 7th January 2026 | Racial Inequality: The Help, Kathryn Stockett |
| Wed 21st January 2026 | Bring Your Own Book (Open Discussion Session) |
| Wed 4th February 2026 | Girl Detective: Nancy Drew and the Secret of the Old Clock, Carolyn Keene |
| Wed 25th February 2026 | The American Dream: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Wed 25th March 2026 | Star-Crossed Lovers: Romeo and Juliette, William Shakespeare |
Where?
In the atelier of Burgdorf library: Bernstrasse 7, 3400 Burgdorf
Costs?
Participation is free!
Registration?
We offer between 4-10 spaces per session. Registration for each individual session is separate (info@stadtbibliothek-burgdorf.ch or 034 420 00 70)
Your host:
The sessions will be hosted by 22-year-old Ellena Turner who is a native English speaker and has a bachelor's degree in English literature and linguistics from the University of Zürich. Ellena lived in England till the age of 10, when she moved to Burgdorf with her family. She has always had a passion for reading and is excited to share this enthusiasm with our young readers.
What to expect in the session:
During the session we will look at key passages and themes from the chosen text, as well as interesting stylistic features. To help understand the text, a short plot summary, character list and important background information will be introduced at the beginning of the session. Together we will practice understanding and speaking English by discussing the texts and themes as a group. The goal is to learn something new, but most importantly have fun!
Homework:
There will be no homework!
Suggestions:
Do you have a favourite book, poem or play you would like to discuss? Please send us your suggestions for future sessions!
