University of Maribor Library at the Parade of Learning

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, General Maister Library, Vetrinjski Dvor Mansion

The University of Maribor Library traditionally participates in the Parade of Learning as part of the Lifelong Learning Weeks, which this year take place from 10 May to 16 June, offering numerous learning opportunities for all generations.

This year, we are participating with two events:

University of Maribor Library, General Maister Library, 10:00–11:00

Presentation of Rudolf Maister's Personal Library, a Cultural Monument of National Importance

Presented by Dr Vlasta Stavbar, curator of the General Maister library collection

Rudolf Maister was a passionate book lover and owned one of the largest and most beautiful private libraries in early 20th-century Slovenia. His personal library, now housed in the University of Maribor Library, has the status of a cultural monument of national importance. It comprises almost six thousand items and is arranged according to its original layout.

Vetrinjski Dvor Mansion, stalls, 10:00–13:00

Presentation of the International Day of Biodiversity and Extinct Animal Species in Maribor and the Surrounding Area

Presented by Boža Janžekovič, subject specialist

In connection with the International Day of Biodiversity on 22 May, held under the motto "Be Part of the Plan," we will present the extinct species of animals that once inhabited Maribor and the surrounding area. We will discuss the causes and consequences of species loss and encourage visitors to report observations of declining populations of particular species.