Description

The outdoor library in Place St. Ulric ("Gëlle Fra") beckons book lovers, residents and visitors to Luxembourg City to settle in and enjoy a book or magazine in a peaceful setting. There is a wide selection of books has for all ages! A plethora of day-time and evening readings are held here.

Theme nights, book readings and a cosy space for reading

Entry is free, but places are limited. No bookings required.

When and where

Dates

In 2026, "d'Stad liest" will take place from 17 July to 1 August 2026.

Where

Place St. Ulric.

2026 programme

17 July at 18:30

Between the lines: Book of the month discussion – <em>Atmosphere</em> by Taylor Jenkins Reid

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: English
  • Reservation required via instagram @betweenthelines.lu
     

18 July at 11:00

Inklusina ASBL: <em>A wat dréis Du an dengem Rucksak?</em> & workshop

A story about cooperation, solidarity and the joy that comes from discovering one's own strengths.

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • For children aged 3 and over

18 July at 14:00

Between the lines: Book exchange and discussion

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: English

21 July at 16:00

Laurence Belche: Yoga for children.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • Audience: Children ages 4 to 6, accompanied by an adult
  • Reservation required: tuffi@vdl.lu

21 July at 18:30

Ian de Toffoli and Amélie Vrla: What kind of world are we leaving to future generations?

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric

22 July at 14:30

Simone Reiland: Hase Hibiskus und der Möhrenklau

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • For children aged 3 and over

23 July at 18:30

Florian Valerius: Literatur im Liegestuhl

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: German

24 July at 11:00

Polly Dunbar: Put your shoes on

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: English
  • Audience: For children aged 4 and over

25 July at 11:00

Lucie Majerus: Geschichtenerzielung a japanesch Buchbënnerei

  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • Audience: for children age 8+

28 July at 18:30

Audrey Martin: The Heart Pyre

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: English

29 July at 14:30

Nina Petrick: Hinterhofgeheimnisse

  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: German
  • Audience: age 6+

30 July at 14:30

Chris Welscher: E gutt Wuert fir de Kueb

  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • For children ages 5+

31 July at 16:00

Laurence Belche: Yoga for children.

  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish
  • Audience: Children ages 4 to 6, accompanied by an adult
  • Reservation required: tuffi@vdl.lu

1 August at 11:00

Rahel Jankowski: Geschichte fir déi ganz Famill

  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Where: Place St. Ulric
  • Language: Luxembourgish/German sign language
  • Audience: For children aged 4 and over