Category: Library Events

Reading Day on November 21 at the Museum of Humor and Satire

Reading Day on November 21 at the Museum of Humor and SatireReading Day on November 21 at the Museum of Humor and Satire

Постер за Деня на четенето в Музея на хумора и сатирата, съдържащ текстове и илюстрации, подчертаващи значението на четенето и поканващи към участие.

On November 21, the Museum of Humor and Satire joins the national Reading Day initiative with its own cheerful edition – in our museum library!

Throughout the day, every visitor is invited to stop for a moment, reach for a book and share the joy of reading – with texts that make us laugh.

You can expect:

– A treat from the golden fund of humor – excerpts from favorite authors, read by the library team and guests during the day;

– A pinch of laughter to the daily menu – a corner with books and jokes with aphorisms, epigrams and jokes;

– Reading – a healthy dessert for the body and soul – time for a photo with a selected book.

On your way out, share your impressions on the flipchart board in the library to leave the best sign that reading is worth it.

When: November 21 (Friday), all day

Where: Library of the Museum of Humor and Satire, Gabrovo

The third National Reading Day – Bulgaria will take place this year on November 21.

The initiative follows the German Reading Day and from 2025 is synchronized with the European Authors’ Day Read. for Real.

For another year, the event is organized by the Reading Foundation, the Children’s Books Foundation and the Books and Reading Association.

Anyone can participate – schools, kindergartens, libraries, community centers, families, individual readers, institutions, organizations and businesses.

Anyone can get involved by registering for participation and dedicating time for free reading or by organizing readings, discussions and other initiatives.

The main motivation of the organizers is to focus attention on overcoming functional illiteracy — according to PISA 2022, 53% of 15-year-olds do not understand what they read, which also affects the development of the environment and undermines democratic principles.

We were visited by sixth grade students from the 11th Secondary School “Raicho Karolev”, Gabrovo.

A group of students seated at a table in a library, engaged in a reading event, with a library staff member speaking to them.
Students engaging in reading activities at the Museum of Humor and Satire library, surrounded by books and a teacher guiding them.
A group of students and adults engaged in a reading session at a table filled with various books, showcasing a community event emphasizing the joy of reading.
Three women are sitting at a table in a library, engaging in conversation with books and educational materials visible around them.
A child sitting in a chair, reading a yellow book in a library setting, with bookshelves in the background.
A young woman with a ponytail, wearing a green vest and blue hoodie, reads a book in a library filled with bookshelves, while a calendar and a poster for Reading Day are visible in the background.
A young student sitting in a library, engaged in reading a book, with other students in the background.
Group of students seated around a table filled with books, engaging and smiling during a reading event at the Museum of Humor and Satire.
A group of sixth-grade students gathered around a table in a library, engaged in looking at books and discussing reading materials.
A group of children and adults in a library holding various books, smiling and posing for the camera, celebrating reading during the National Reading Day event.
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For a year now, books from the museum’s collection have been available to everyone in the renovated library

For a year now, books from the museum’s collection have been available to everyone in the renovated libraryFor a year now, books from the museum’s collection have been available to everyone in the renovated library

Постер с надпис 'The LETTERS of BULGARIA ALPHABET of EUROPE' и изображение на охлюв в зелена трева, създаден от Петър Чучулигов.
от “Буквите на България – Азбука на Европа”, каталог от Международно триенале на сценичния плакат – София, 2008

The month of May is rich in occasions for celebration – both for the city of Gabrovo and for the whole of Bulgaria. It is a time of celebrations, traditions and national pride.

Among all the significant dates, the most inspiring is the day when we pay tribute to the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture – May 24. This is a holiday of spirit, knowledge and literature, which reminds us of the power of the word and the unquenchable pursuit of education and enlightenment.

In the spirit of this festive month, we at the Museum of Humor have another special occasion for joy – on May 16, 2025, we celebrated the first year of the renovation of our Library (of course, not since the book was invented!). Instead of a cake, we chose to celebrate with spiritual food – in the form of an entertaining game.

In three student groups, inspired, young minds embarked on a mental adventure in which they had to connect literature with fine art. Or in other words – aphorisms met cartoons. And, as often happens in such meetings, it was not without smiles, jokes and a philosophical insight or two.

We called the activity “Wisdom of a Smile” because in it words and images embraced creatively. The children chose aphorisms that captured centuries-old wisdom (and sometimes light sarcasm) and looked for a suitable cartoon from our international catalogs to illustrate the message. If you think this is easy – try expressing “Life is short, but boredom prolongs it” with a cartoon and you will understand!

The result? Combinations that made even the most serious eyebrows raise a smile. And most importantly – we created a space for shared inspiration and creative dialogue.

The game remains open! Any visitor who wants to test whether their imagination works in rhymes, metaphors or caricatures is welcome at the Library. Grab a smile, put a little curiosity in your pocket and let your imagination guide you on the path to humor in everyday life.

We are waiting for you – with books, cartoons and, of course, a smile!

Деца играят и се радват в библиотека по време на занимателна игра.
Ученици участващи в занимание в библиотека, докато работят по проекти, свързани с литература и изобразително изкуство, на фона на рафтове с книги.

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A valuable donation enriched the museum library

A valuable donation enriched the museum libraryA valuable donation enriched the museum library

A large part of the collection of the Museum of Humor and Satire, both works of art and books, has been collected from donations by artists, admirers and followers. This is also the reason for the great variety of printed works that you can find in our library – from a variety of fiction, most satirical and humorous works, through periodicals, to stories in pictures.

The donation aims to create a long-lasting effect, conveying a message that will resonate in the future. This goal is realized thanks to the donors, who with generosity and good intentions support and encourage meaningful causes.

We are proud to present the latest donation to the library, which beautifully complements the Fourth National Exhibition of Bulgarian Comics, which we opened on April 1 at the Museum of Humor and Satire.

The collection contains:

Four parts of the emblematic comic series “Arakel”;

Edition “Over the Rainbow 2”;

Catalogue of  the Third Exhibition of Bulgarian Comics;

Catalogue of the National Exhibition of Bulgarian Historical Comics

The list of names of individuals involved in the realization of these editions and events is long, but the Museum is happy to invite you to meet them through the journey into the world of comics captured in the pages. The artists, members of the “Comics” section, promote Bulgarian comics as an important part of contemporary European and world culture. The world of comics is vast, but firmly rooted in its foundation – a story in pictures. It is here that literature and fine art meet. Skillfully combined, they complement each other to bring overall aesthetic pleasure.

The path taken by Bulgarian comics is extremely interesting. Tracing its history, we curiously discover authors and artists who we usually associate with other fields. The publication of comics also undergoes quantitative changes over time, but this fact does not hinder the interest in this type of art. His works easily take the form of periodicals, or are placed in such, successfully fit into the short story of the poetic work, as well as into the space of the novel.

The donated literature is a valuable addition to the space allocated for the ninth art in our library. The goal is for everyone to discover in comics not only the visual product, but also to learn more about its history – both in Bulgaria and around the world.

We express our sincere gratitude to the Comics Section of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and the Rainbow Project Association for the donation, and we gladly accept the responsibility, in turn, to share these valuable books with you, fans of comics.

The donated publications are available to visitors in the Museum Library.

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Kind Home Mosquito – a creative workshop for kids

Kind Home Mosquito – a creative workshop for kidsKind Home Mosquito – a creative workshop for kids

On September 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the new library of the Museum of Humor and Satire, you can participate in the creative workshop for kids Kind Home Mosquito.
With the help of presenters Zornitsa Hristova and artist Yasen Grigorov from Tochitsa publishing house, children will have the opportunity to let their imagination run wild by inventing and drawing their own fantastic pet – but also to see how the same idea comes to life differently for everyone who hears about it.

Kind Home Mosquito is a fun game in which laughter comes along with each new detail of the drawing! Finally, the young authors will give a name to their pet and will be able to present its habits and characteristics. The idea for the workshop is by Miglena Papazova and the entrance is free. Those interested can sign up by email at tochitza@gmail.com.

The workshop is a side event to the exhibition Think before you grow up! of the Tochitsa publishing house and is implemented under a project realized with the support of the Creation program of the National Culture Fund.
The workshop is dedicated to the European Heritage Days 2024.

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