On October 22, 2026, the Reading Room of the Scientific Library hosted the event "To a Bright Future with Books" ("Кітаппен кемел болашаққа") as part of the nationwide marathon "A Reading Nation" ("Кітап оқитын ұлт").

The main objective of the event was to foster a reading culture and enhance interest in reading among young people.

The event brought together library staff and students from various faculties.

During the evening, librarian Botagoz Asankyzy presented an overview of the book exhibition organized for the marathon and introduced works recommended across its seven key directions.

Students actively shared their thoughts on the featured literature:

Nurayna Bakdauletkyzy (group IST-11) presented the novella "Gauhartas" ("The Diamond") by D. Isabekov;

Zhansaya Gainiyatova (group IST-11) and Aktilek Ratbaeva (group IYA-IR-11) discussed the world classic "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien;

Gulsezim Yerbolatkyzy (group P-21) analyzed Abish Kekilbayev's novella "The Well" ("Shynyrau");

Akniet Ratbaeva (group IYA-IR-11) shared her reflections on Zhusipbek Aymauytov's work "Shuga's Monument" ("Shughanyng Belgisi").

At the conclusion of the event, S.S. Nurgaliyeva, Head of the Services Department, wished success to all participants of the marathon and expressed her appreciation to the students who attended and freely shared their insights.