Literary highlight: discover pelicans at the Storchenhof in Genthin!

Literary highlight: discover pelicans at the Storchenhof in Genthin!

Things will get exciting in the tranquil town of Genthin on October 10, 2025: The Genthin Library Days are just around the corner and will bring with them a particularly fine literary treasure. The focus of the event is the presentation of the anthology “Pelicans on the Storchenhof”, which was written by twelve talented authors from Pelikan e. V. comes from. The texts offer interesting insights into personal and social life and shed light on the rich history of the region between the Elbe and the A2, which dates back to Emperor Otto I.

The authors Dorothea Iser and Bernd Domsgen will lead the reading and take the audience on a literary journey through the Jerichower Land. There are stories about everyday moments and historical traces that bring the charming character of the region to life. “This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our region better through literature,” says Iser. Visitors can look forward to a peaceful and green environment that carries with it an eventful past, as well as very current topics that are still very popular.

Event details

The event will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the “Edlef Köppen” city and district library at Dattelner Straße 1. Admission is free and voluntary donations are requested to support the cultural work of Pelikan e. V. to support. “I hope many people interested in literature and citizens in the region can get excited about this reading,” adds Domsgen. Registration is desired; Anyone interested can register by calling 03933 80 56 27 or emailing info.bibliothek@stadt-genthin.de.

The Pelikan e. V. is committed to promoting cultural work, and such events are an integral part of strengthening the community. The focus here is not only on tradition, but also on the emergence of new stories that outline everyday life. “A good knack for stories has been demonstrated here,” says a local bookseller happily about the anthology.

So join us and let us take you on a journey through the Jerichower Land, where personal stories and historical insights collide and paint a fascinating picture of the region!

For more information about the event, take a look at the website Meetingpoint JL or City of Genthin.