King Abdulaziz Public Library to host first book club forum

The First Reading Club Forum organized by the King Abdulaziz Public Library will take place on Saturday at the reading rooms on Khurais Street in Riyadh.

It brings together representatives of book clubs from across the Kingdom to exchange experiences and promote a culture of reading.

Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, the general supervisor of the library, said: “This forum aims to motivate people to read. Today, we live in the age of knowledge. It does not only include one field of culture, literature, languages, sciences or economy. It is a comprehensive system in a world where technology and diverse technological tools are spreading, motivating us to give reading our utmost attention, especially with the library’s long history in the field, given its contributions to different knowledge across its branches within the Kingdom and abroad.”

Reading clubs play a significant role in encouraging literature in society, he added, highlighting the importance of discussions, workshops and specialized meetings.

The forum will include several events, including a workshop titled “Saudi Reading Clubs… Reality and Opportunities.”

Muammar will deliver an opening statement, followed by a seminar conducted by representatives from reading clubs around the Kingdom.

A second seminar will discuss “Promoting Reading,” and the forum will conclude with remarks from Dr. Bandar Al-Mubarak, the library’s director general, and Dr. Fahad Al-Olayan, director of the National Cultural Project for the Renewal of our Relationship with the Book.

The forum is part of the King Abdulaziz Public Library’s leading role in promoting reading through the National Cultural Project, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of reading and foster a knowledge-oriented culture across the Kingdom.