Reading lounge anna” in Hassee: A place for books and films!

Reading lounge anna” in Hassee: A place for books and films!

There is something in the air at the “anna” neighborhood contact point in Hassee: the summer media program brings a breath of fresh air and invites you to browse and watch films. Hamburger Chaussee 75 is transformed into a real meeting place for bookworms and film fans. kn-online.de reports that ....

Particular highlights are the newly furnished reading lounge, which has comfortable sofas and armchairs that invite you to immerse yourself in the pages of books. There is also a thematically sorted book exchange shelf where books are waiting for new readers. Anyone who would like to clear out their bookshelf is welcome to make donations. The reading lounge is open regularly on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., which offers the perfect opportunity for a relaxed exchange.

Film highlights and volunteer work

Another exciting offer is participation in the nationwide program series “Film & Growing Older”. On Tuesday, July 22nd, the film “Edie – It’s Never Too Late for Dreams” (2017) will be shown. The film tells the poignant story of an 80-year-old woman who wants to climb Mount Suilven in Scotland after losing her husband. If you would like to register for the film, you can do so by contacting Peter Schirren in “anna” or by calling 0431/61181.

The “anna” team is also looking for volunteers who would like to support the project as reading sponsors. This not only provides an opportunity to volunteer, but also to share the joy of reading with others.

Digital skills for older people

In times of demographic change and digitalization, seniors often rely on support to find access to digital technologies. Examples like digitalpakt-alter.de prove that... city libraries represent essential spaces for promoting digital skills among older people. Training courses and workshops are offered that help reduce fear of contact and promote digital participation.

In Hamburg, for example, there are initiatives such as “Silber & Smart” that help older people find their way in the digital world. This type of offer could also be added to “anna” in order to reach even more seniors. The goals of these programs are to reduce reservations about new technologies and improve media literacy - an aspect that is particularly essential in our digitally influenced world.

These initiatives show how important it is to create spaces that serve not only literature but also digital education. It remains exciting to see how these developments will develop and what new opportunities will open up for the residents of Hassee.

And when the weather is less inviting, the reading lounge offers a perfect retreat to immerse yourself in new worlds or watch a classic film.