The Eötvös Károly Library in Veszprém, at 8200 Komakút tér 3, draws culture fans with heaps of books, documents, events, exhibitions, lectures, and family programs across its central location and branches. Dive into reading joy, language learning, or mind-bending scientific talks—there’s something exciting and useful for everyone, whether you’re prepping for exams, building work skills, or just craving good chats.
April 9 Conversation Club
Kick off on Thursday, April 9, from 4:30-5:30pm with Conversation Club. Prepping for a language exam, needing English for work, or itching to debate cool topics? Boost your skills here—it’s free and open to high school students and adults. This time: Walt Disney. In Veszprém.
April 10 Literary Chat on Mohács özvegye
Friday, April 10 at 5pm in the Kisfaludy Room: dive into Mohács özvegye – Mohács az irodalomban (Widow of Mohács – Mohács in Literature). Writer Monika Miklya Luzsányi chats with literature expert Dr. Zsuzsanna Luchmann. In Veszprém.
April 13 Health Day Extravaganza
Monday, April 13 from 4pm in Kisfaludy Room—free entry! At 4pm: Dr. Zoltán Szabó, dietitian and nutrition expert from Pécs, on men’s health and diet. 5pm: healthy food prep tips with tastings. 5:30pm: Dr. Zsolt Kovács, GP and radiologist from Vas County, on managing type 2 diabetes via lifestyle changes. Plus body fat and blood pressure checks, lifestyle advice, and shoulder and neck massages. In Veszprém.
April 14 Story Time & French Club
Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30pm: Mesekedd (Story Tuesday) at Dózsavárosi Branch—read excerpts from Gyöngyösi Balázs’s Űrhajós leszek (I’ll Be an Astronaut) about Kapu Tibor’s space trip, then craft space-themed art. Same time in Dr. László Nagy Room: Francia klub (French Club)—Venez Parler! Társalgási klub (Come Speak! Conversation Club) led by Melanie Wrede and Ildikó Kenyeres. Both in Veszprém.
April 16 Photo Exhibit, Dog Therapy & Háy János Talk
Thursday, April 16 buzzes with activity! 4:30pm at Kids’ Library: Kutyaterápiás foglalkozás (Dog Therapy)—for 3-10-year-olds with valid library cards. Meet therapy dog Travel, winning over dog lovers and skeptics alike. Led by Anikó Jánoska from Doktor Mancsok Alapítvány (Dr. Paw Foundation)—bring spare shoes in case of rain. 5pm at Dózsavárosi Branch (Szent István utca 73): AZ ÉV FOTÓI 2025 (Photos of the Year 2025) exhibit opening by Bakony Fotóklub. Opened by club leader Károly Mátyus, MAFOSZ vice president; students from Dózsa György School perform. On view until May 22 during opening hours. Also 5pm Kisfaludy Room: HÁY JÁNOS – Narniától húsvétig (Háy János – From Narnia to Easter)—chat with writer János Háy led by László Kilián, Művészetek Háza literary director. In Veszprém.
April 17 From Soil to Table Lecture
Friday, April 17 at 4:30pm, Dózsavárosi Branch (Szent István utca 73): Dr. János Csicsor, chemical engineer, on A talajtól a terített asztalig (From Soil to the Set Table)—nature-human harmony and practical daily tips. Free entry, all welcome. In Veszprém.
April 22 Book Title Activity Game Night
Wednesday, April 22, 6-7:30pm in Reading Room, 3rd floor: Könyvcím Activity (Book Title Activity)—game night for ages 18-99, solo or in teams, for book lovers and gamers. Sign up by April 20 at szkandrea@ekmk.hu. In Veszprém.
April 23 Offbeat Lit Lessons
Thursday, April 23 from 10am Kisfaludy Room: Rendhagyó irodalomórák (Unconventional Lit Classes) with Zoltán M. Kácsor. 10am for 1st-2nd graders: Zabaszauruszok (Zabasaurs). 11:30am for 3rd-7th graders: Az utolsó dzsinn (The Last Djinn). Sign up your kids! In Veszprém.
April 24 Silent Reading & American Vibes
Friday, April 24, 4-6pm main library: Silent Book Club—no rules, bring your book, read together, optional shares after. No forced reads, chats only if you want, meet local introverted bookworms. Also American Vibes that day. In Veszprém.
April 27 ChatGPT Deep Dive
Monday, April 27 at 10am Kisfaludy Room: A ChatGPT biztosan a barátom? (Is ChatGPT Really My Friend?)—Klausz Melinda on AI, for 5th-8th graders. Sign-ups welcome. In Veszprém.
18 events total—organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and programs!
