In the reading hall of the Student House at the M. Utemisov West Kazakhstan University, the Scientific Library together with the Department of Educational Work and Youth Policy organized the "Reading University" event as part of the nationwide "Reading Nation" marathon.

The main goal of the event was to increase young people's interest in reading, cultivate a reading culture, popularize national literature, and promote spiritual values.

The event was attended by the university’s faculty, librarians, and students.

Kanat Auesbaiuly, Vice-Rector for Educational and Social Affairs, delivered a welcoming address emphasizing the importance of fostering a reading culture among youth and outlining the key areas of the marathon.

During the evening, librarian Zhansaule Makhsotovna provided a bibliographic review of the book exhibition organized for the marathon. The exhibition featured books recommended for reading across the seven directions of the nationwide marathon, offering detailed insights into their content, authors, and thematic features.

The literary work "Ushqan Uya" (The Fledged Nest) by National Hero, renowned military commander, and writer Bauyrzhan Momyshuly was discussed by students Zhannur Salimova and Gulmira Islyamova (group Kazakh Language and Literature IP-21/3), Ulbolsyn Oryngali (group Kazakh Language and Literature-31), Akniet Ratbaeva (group Foreign Languages IP-11), Gulsezim Erbolatkyzy (group Pedagogy IP-21), Radima Tlekkabyl and Nurkanat Shaidolla (group History/Education-23), Aishakylbekky Akylbekky (group Primary Education IP-11), Ardak Altintasova (group Primary Education-11), and Medet Zholaman (group History/Education-23). They shared their thoughts on the main theme of the book, Kazakh village traditions, and the instructive upbringing the hero received in his childhood.

To conclude the event, Toty Erkinovna, Head of the Scientific Library, expressed her gratitude to the active student participants. This meeting within the framework of the marathon undoubtedly further inspired the youth's passion for the world of books.