The "Model Reader of the Year" competition was held in Ashgabat among young readers of the Magtymguly Central Library and its branches.

The competition consisted of three stages, the goals of which were to identify the reading potential of library-going children and to instill a love of reading.

All three stages were judged by a jury composed of representatives of the city's library system.

The competition winners were awarded gifts and certificates of honor, according to the website of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan.