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Offline Reading Night @ Café Schöngeist
Mi, 01. Jul 2026
19:00 - 22:00
Stuttgart
In the organizer's words:
When was the last time you read for three hours without checking your phone?
No scrolling.
No checking.
No “just one quick reply.”
Just you, your book, and a little bit of silence.
The No Scroll Societyinvites you to a slower, more relaxed experience: a laid-back offline reading night for people who want less screen time and more real time.
For one evening, we put our phones away and make room for the good stuff: reading, quiet moments, soft background music, good drinks, and the comforting feeling of being around other people doing the exact same thing.
This event is more focused on reading than our usual offline get-togethers—but it’s still social, still low-pressure, and still very much a “come-as-you-are” kind of gathering.
No pressure to talk.
No pressure to finish your book.
No pressure to be interesting.
Just people choosing to read together offline.
What to expect
Come for the pages. Stay for the atmosphere.
📖 Dedicated time to read without distractions
📵 A phone-free space without pings, feeds, or notifications
☕ Great drinks, a cozy café vibe, and a calm atmosphere
🍰 Homemade cake and little treats to make the evening even better
😌 Time to slow down and do your own thing
💬 Casual conversations with like-minded people, if you feel like it
🫂 A relaxed space where it’s perfectly fine to be quiet
The Program
Three hours. A good book. Zero pressure.
6:00 PM – 6:15 PM | Arrive & settle in
Come in, grab a drink, find your spot, and take your time getting settled.
6:15 PM – 7:45 PM | Reading Session I
Time to read. Bring your own book, magazine, essay, poetry collection, or comic—or simply lose yourself in whatever you brought along.
7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Optional social break
Stretch, refill your drink, chat a little, exchange recommendations—or just stay in your reading bubble.
8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Reading Session II
Back to the pages. One more quiet stretch of uninterrupted reading time.
8:45 PM – 9:00 PM | Soft closing
We’ll slowly wrap up the evening and head back out into the world—hopefully a little calmer, lighter, and with a few new book recommendations.
The Location
Cake, books, and a little escape from the city.
We’ll meet atCafé Schöngeist—a place that feels tailor-made for this kind of evening.
The café was created as a space for people who love both books and baked goods, and that spirit permeates the entire place. One side is warm, cozy, and full of character—perfect for sinking into a book. The other is calmer and more minimalist, ideal for reading, chatting, or simply enjoying a leisurely evening.
There’s also a curated book collection on site, so if you don’t bring your own reading material, you might still find something on the shelves that speaks to you.
♥️ Giving back is simple: grab a coffee, a drink, a slice of cake, or a small snack. Everything you order goes directly to the café.
Come as you are
Bring something to read—or just yourself.
📚 A book
🗞️ A magazine
📓 A journal
✍️ A notebook and pen
🧘 Or just yourself
No need to be productive.
No need to be social.
No need to be “on.”
Just show up, read, and breathe a little.
And what about your phone?
Don’t worry—you don’t have to leave it at home. You’ll still need it to find your way back later.
Your phone will spend the evening in our littlePhone Hotel. We’ll keep an eye on it, but please note: we can’t take responsibility if your phone decides to escape, develop a personality, or mysteriously learn how to fly.
Not ready to let go completely? That’s totally fine. Just turn it off and keep it out of sight.
We can’t wait to spend some real time—and quiet reading time—with you. 📖
The No Scroll Society
Offline Social Club Stuttgart
Price information:
On a donation basis :)
