Riyadh, 5 May 2026

The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Education in the Riyadh Region, launches the 26th Free Reading Festival next Sunday for public school students, from 10 to 14 May at the library's branch in the Al Murabba district of Riyadh.

The festival brings together more than 100 schools, more than 1,550 male and female students and a number of educators and teachers, as part of efforts to promote a reading culture and develop the knowledge skills of young people.

Cultural and Interactive Programs for the Love of Reading

The festival is part of the National Cultural Project for Reconnecting with Books and includes a set of events and activities combining free reading and training courses, along with the use of modern technology to enhance the reading experience.

The program also includes a training course in the main theater of the library's Khurais Road branch for students, developing their reading and knowledge skills.

Nurturing Reading Habits and Building Knowledge

The events aim to develop students' inclination toward reading and a love of learning, widen their literary, scientific and cultural knowledge, and encourage teachers to establish the concept of free reading.

The events also help discover talent, develop Arabic language skills and strengthen cultural values among participants.

Quality Initiatives to Enrich the Student Experience

The festival includes a mobile library that visits students, reading courses for middle and high school students and children's libraries at the Al Murabba branch prepared to host special events for primary school students.

The sites have been equipped with the latest devices and technology and interactive materials that strengthen children's connection to books and help them gain knowledge in innovative ways.

Reading Awareness Within an Integrated Education System

Through these initiatives the King Abdulaziz Public Library seeks to spread reading awareness across the community in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, strengthening the role of reading in building character and intellectual values and supporting education and development in the Kingdom.

At a Glance

  • Venue: King Abdulaziz Public Library, Al Murabba branch, Riyadh
  • Dates: 10 to 14 May 2026
  • Event: Free Reading Festival, 26th edition
  • Schools: more than 100
  • Students: more than 1,550
  • Activities: reading courses, mobile library, interactive events