Children's Books

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

🍫 Choose Your Adventure: Radovljica Chocolate Festival! ⛰️ Get ready for the sweetest day of the year This Sunday, April 19th, the Ljubljana International Community is heading to the famous Radovljica Chocolate Festival 🍫 Because we love both the outdoors and sleeping in, we’ve organized two different ways to join the fun. Choose the path that fits your vibe! 👇 🟢 OPTION A: “Earn Your Chocolate” ⛰️🍫 Perfect for: Those who want some fresh mountain air before the sugar rush. The Hike: 🥾 Easy & beginner-friendly 📈 323m elevation ⏱️ \~1h 15min (one way) Plan: 🕘 09:30 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive to Grahovše (\~40 min) ⛰️ Hike to Dom pod Storžičem 🍕 30 min break for food & drinks 🍫 Then → Chocolate Festival 👉 Join Hiking Chat (carpool + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🟡 OPTION B: “Straight to the Sweets” 🍫😄 Perfect for: Those who want a relaxed Sunday morning and maximum time at the festival. Plan: 🕐 13:00 – Meet at Parkirišče Tivoli II 🚗 Drive directly to Radovljica 🍫 Meet the group and drive straight to Radovljica to enjoy the chocolate, music, and atmosphere. 👉 Join Daytrips Chat (rides + coordination): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EHrqqlrtKNg6thM8KUlTPE 🎫 FESTIVAL ESSENTIALS 🎟️ Entry: 6€ 🌐 https://www.festival-cokolade.si/ 🍫 Expect: • chocolate tastings 😍 • desserts & sweets 🍩🍪 • local vendors 🛍️ • music & social vibe 🎶 🚗 TRANSPORT 🚘 Car Pooling: We rely on community drivers! If you have a car, please offer a seat. If you need a ride, please contribute to gas costs. ⏰ RETURN 🕔 Approx. 17:00 – 18:00 (Stay flexible + coordinate with your driver 👍) We expect 20+ people from the community, so it's going to be a massive, fun group regardless of which option you choose. See you on Sunday! 🥳🍭

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.