When does the reading take place

Thursday, 26.03.2026 at 19:00 in the auditorium of Annette-Kolb-Gymnasium Traunstein.

Does the entry cost something

Entry is free and registration with the City Library Traunstein is requested.

Is there a book signing afterwards

A discussion with local repair initiatives is announced; information on the book signing will follow.

What is the address of the location

Auditorium of Annette-Kolb-Gymnasium Güterhallenstr. 12 83278 Traunstein.

Is the event location accessible for people with disabilities

Currently, no secure information is available; information will follow.

How do I get there best

Public transport and parking information are location-dependent; please check the school website or the City Library in advance. Information will follow.

Literary Experience: Wolfgang M. Heckl ignites Repair Culture, Knowledge, Dialogue in Traunstein 2026

Name: The Culture of Repair – Reading with Wolfgang M. Heckl
Start: 2026-03-26 19:00:00
End: 2026-03-26 19:00:00
Location: Aula des Annette-Kolb-Gymnasiums, Güterhallenstr. 12, 83278 Traunstein

Repairing instead of Throwing Away: Wolfgang M. Heckl invites you to a literary experience in Traunstein

An evening for mind and heart: Wolfgang M. Heckl, long-time director general of the German Museum and award-winning science communicator, reads from his highly regarded book The Culture of Repair. In the reading atmosphere of the Annette-Kolb-Gymnasium auditorium, he combines the art of language with lived DIY enthusiasm and makes sustainability narratable.

Word and Work: When Repair Becomes a Narrative

With fine humor and precise language, Heckl unfolds a narrative about material, usage, and responsibility. He shows how stories emerge from screwdrivers, needles, and soldering irons, in which things are given a second life. The literary quality of his examples turns everyday objects into protagonists.

Voice, Rhythm, Proximity: An Author Encounter at Eye Level

Heckl's warm voice, his clear style, and an intimate, focused atmosphere create a literary experience that makes knowledge sensual. The physicist talks about repair culture, tinkering spirit, and the joy of success – precisely, accessibly, inspiringly.

Context of the Literary Scene: Non-Fiction with Cultural Impact

The work is considered a significant contribution to the dialogue on sustainability, everyday culture, and education. As a popular science non-fiction book, it stands at the intersection of the history of technology, cultural reflection, and practice – an example of excellent science communication.

Discussion Afterwards

After the reading, an exchange with local repair initiatives is announced. Visitors will gain insights into practical repair practices and can ask questions about the do-it-yourself movement.

Conclusion: Smart impulses, a lively discussion, and a reading that makes repairing a cultural technique experienceable anew are expected. Anyone looking for literature with social relevance should experience this evening live.