Reading Fun Downtown in Fürth: The Little Ghost delights children

Event: Reading Fun Downtown: Otfried Preußler's The Little Ghost in Fürth in Volksbücherei Fürth - Innenstadtbibliothek Carl Friedrich Eckart Stiftung, Friedrichstraße 6A, 90762 Fürth on 18. August 2026

Date and Time

18. August 2026 15:30

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Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & ReadingsEvents for Kids

Mood

Relaxed

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Inside

A little ghost classic for young listeners in Fürth

In the downtown library of Fürth, the art of reading meets children's literature of cult status: At Reading Fun Downtown, The Little Ghost - Tohuwabohu at Eulenstein Castle is the centerpiece. The short reading is aimed at children aged 3 and up and brings that mix of humor, fantasy, and linguistic ease for which Otfried Preußler has been read for generations.

Literary magic with a classic of children's book culture

The little ghost is one of those characters that remain in literary memory: friendly, playful, a bit unpredictable, yet carried by great warmth. Preußler's work continues to shape German children's and youth literature to this day; the official biography highlights that his stories have been sold more than 50 million times worldwide and convey values such as respect, tolerance, and friendship. These qualities make the reading session a first, gentle literary experience.

Reading atmosphere between the world of books and rooftop terrace

The downtown library Carl Friedrich Eckart Foundation describes itself as a cozy reading place high above the roofs of Fürth, with views and a rooftop terrace. Such a setting creates closeness, tranquility, and concentration - ideal conditions for an author encounter in the broader sense, here conveyed through voice and storytelling. The reading takes place in the library if the weather does not allow for the planned meadow, thus cleverly combining indoors and outdoors.

What visitors can expect

The appointment is brief, child-friendly, and accessible: 30 minutes of focused reading, clear language, familiar figures, a safe space for first listening and awe. The event is marked as a family offering, the entry is free, and the library is accessible; an elevator is available. This creates open access to literature for families with strollers, grandparents, and companions.

A conclusion for families and book lovers

If you want to inspire children early for stories, you will find an ideal entry point here: Otfried Preußler's imagination, a library environment with atmosphere, and a free offering in the middle of Fürth. The Reading Fun Downtown format invites you to not just hear literature, but to experience it together. This reading promises a warm-hearted, clever, and cheerful afternoon - best experienced live with the youngest book fans.

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