The Eötvös Károly Library in Veszprém is rolling into summer with a full slate of talks, clubs, exhibits, and family programs across its central building and branch network. Beyond the joy of reading, visitors can drop into language-learning meetups, science and culture lectures, hands-on kids’ sessions, and quiet community reading hours. Everyone can find something that fits their mood—whether that’s sharpening English for exams, discovering contemporary piano, or just sinking into a beanbag with a book.
When and where
Location: 8200 Veszprém, Komakút Square (Komakút tér) 3. Most events take place at the central library, with rooms and corners clearly marked on the day. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
May 27: The state of Jewish cemeteries in Hungary
On Wednesday, May 27, at 5:00 p.m., the Kisfaludy Room hosts a deep dive into the condition and preservation challenges of Jewish cemeteries across Hungary. Speaker: Miksa Winkler, a coordinator focused on Jewish burial grounds. Expect a reality check on heritage protection, ongoing initiatives, and what local communities can do.
May 28: Conversation Club
Thursday, May 28, 4:30–5:30 p.m., at the American Corner. Preparing for a language exam, need English for work, or just want to discuss something more interesting than your inbox? Join the Conversation Club and level up your speaking. Free, open to everyone high school age and up. Topic: drama. Friendly vibes, no pressure, and a fresh theme every week.
May 29: Silent Book Club
Friday, May 29, 4:00–6:00 p.m., at ZUG in the library. Silent Book Club Veszprém is a book club without homework. Bring whatever you’re reading, enjoy a quiet block of reading together, and if you feel like it afterward, share what lit you up. Prefer to keep it to yourself? That’s fine. There’s no assigned book, no deadline, and no forced small talk—just quiet company for introverted book lovers.
May 30: Kids’ Corner at the American Corner
Saturday, May 30, 10:00–11:30 a.m., 3rd floor, American Corner. A lively morning of English for kids through games and creative activities. Theme: movies. Registration requested. Ideal for little language explorers who learn best by playing.
May 30: Julianna Holányi’s Painted Moments
Saturday, May 30, 2:30 p.m., Small Gallery (Kisgaléria), Eötvös Károly Library, Komakút Square (Komakút tér) 3. Zonta Club Veszprém and the library invite you to the opening of MEGFESTETT PILLANATOK (Painted Moments), a new exhibition by painter Julianna Holányi. Welcome remarks by Erika Csirszka, president of Zonta Club Veszprém. The exhibition opens with art historian Dr. Viktória Herth and features students from the Antal Csermák Primary Art School (Csermák Antal Alapfokú Művészeti Iskola). On view during library hours through June 26, 2026.
May 30: American Vibes for High Schoolers
Saturday, May 30, 2:30–3:30 p.m., American Corner. Love using English outside class? Meet other teens who do too. This relaxed session uses games, quizzes, and interactive activities to explore American culture, traditions, and student life—while building real conversation confidence. It’s not a class, it’s a community. Highlights: fun facts, natural English practice, and a welcoming crowd for anyone eyeing study abroad or just wanting more English in their life. Low-key fun, high-key USA.
June 4: Conversation Club
Thursday, June 4, 4:30–5:30 p.m., American Corner. Same friendly format, new theme: Founding Fathers. Free, high school and up. Bring your curiosity—and your questions about early American history.
June 13: Summer Kickoff Family Day
Saturday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Children’s Library. 10:00–12:00: summer-themed crafts with Éva Nemes. 1:00–3:00 p.m.: Family Seven Trials, a playful reading-development competition designed for teamwork across ages. Think puzzles, literacy challenges, and lots of cheering.
June 29–July 3: Red, White & Cool Summer Minicamp
A five-day, free English minicamp at the American Corner Veszprém, led by an American. This is not a traditional course—no textbooks, no boring drills. Expect games, teamwork, creativity, and projects that boost confidence while you have fun. Each day spotlights a U.S. theme: History, Geography, Culture, Sports, Innovation. For teens aged 12–16. You’ll speak English daily, build projects, present ideas, and leave with new friends and fresh skills.
July 18: MiniPianoFest under the open sky
Saturday, July 18, 7:00 p.m., inner courtyard of the Eötvös Károly Library. A special summer evening in the city’s heart where pianos meet poetry. Modern classical, slow melodies, and delicate harmonies spill into the open courtyard, blending with nature and silence. Grab a beanbag, sip a drink, sketch, read, or just dream as the city noise dims and time slows. Three standout pianists set the mood, and this time literature joins the stage with short readings woven between musical blocks.
The aim: fuse contemporary piano performance with literary moments for a genre-bridging night that amplifies the library’s cultural mission. Open-air concert; in case of rain, it moves indoors. Free entry.
Performers include CHARMEY (Marc Charmet), a French-born pianist and composer trained at the École Normale de Musique in Paris, now based in Budapest. His modern classical and ambient sound nods to Erik Satie, Yann Tiersen, and Nils Frahm—minimalist motifs, emotional depth, space, and silence. His debut album Monotonies arrived in 2024, followed by Délicates in March 2025 on Siril Records. He founded Budapest’s Le Salon de Musique series for ambient/modern classical artists and often improvises live, guided by the room’s atmosphere. Reader: Anna Bognár, a Hungarian-Italian scholar of Giacomo Leopardi, multiple grant recipient and international literary award winner, with a 2016 poetry collection titled Not a Lullaby (Nem dajka dal). Currently a Hungarian Academy of Arts fellow, researching Miklós Hubay.
Also on the bill: Flora Kapeller, a Vienna-based pianist, composer, and media music creator, drawing inspiration from Hania Rani, Tigran Hamasyan, Hildur Guðnadóttir, and Ludwig Göransson. And Andor Sanderson, a contemporary pianist and performer, leading a literary-music evening shaped by silence, presence, and inner travel, where words and sounds merge into a gently undulating shared space. Reader: Mercédesz Kónya.
Plan your visit
For details on exact rooms, schedules, nearby food and drink, and accommodation, check the library’s information channels ahead of time. And remember: the organizers may adjust dates or programs if needed.
