Aachen Public Library's 2026 Summer Vacation Program - All Dates at a Glance

Little Heroes, Big
ClipsDate: Wednesday, July 22 & Thursday, July 23 | 10:00 a.m
. – 1:00 p.m.Lights, camera, action! Develop your own film ideas and work together to shoot your first short film. You’ll learn in a fun way how an idea turns into a real video clip.
Location: City LibraryRegistration
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kinderbibliothek@mail.aachen.deBuch and Art with SabineAge
: 4–8 years oldDate
: Thursday, July 23 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. A
story becomes the inspiration for your own work of art. Read together, get creative, and take home a piece of art you’ve designed yourself.
Location: DepotRegistration
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stadtteilbibliotheken@mail.aachen.deDie Werewolves from the Dark Forest are haunting
the libraryDate: Friday, July 24 | 6:30–9:00 p.m
. Night is falling, and no one knows who to trust anymore. Find the werewolves before the village is destroyed!
Location: City LibraryNo
registration

requiredSupporting Program for the World Equestrian Games: Make
Your Own Hobby HorseAge: 8–12 yearsDate
: Tuesday, July 28 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Design your own hobby horse and get ready for World Equestrian Games week at the City Library.
Location: City
Library; No registration required

; SchreibLand NRW – Summer Stories with Sigrid
Zeevaert; Ages: 8–12; Dates
: July 28, July 29, August 4, August 5, & August 11; | 2:00–5:00 p.m
. each dayClosing event: Saturday, August 15 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m
. Together with Aachen-based author Sigrid Zeevaert, participants will create their own stories full of imagination, adventure, and creative ideas. The results will be presented at a joint closing event.
Location: City LibraryRegistration
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kinderbibliothek@mail.aachen.deRahmenprogramm World Equestrian Games:
StorytellingAge: 8–12 years oldDate
: Wednesday, July 29 | 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Work together to invent
exciting horse stories and let your imagination run wild.
Location: City
Library No registration required

Little Sun Hunters – With Bee-Bot & Craft
Fun Age: 4–7 years
Date: Thursday, July 30 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
A sunny story, first programming experiences with the Bee-Bot, and a creative craft activity will spark a love of reading and discovery.
Location: DepotRegistration
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stadtteilbibliotheken@mail.aachen.deRahmenprogramm World Equestrian Games: Make
Winner’s RibbonsAge: 8–12 yearsDate
: Thursday, July 30 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Design your own tournament ribbon and take it home as a souvenir of your Hobby Horsing adventure.
Location: City LibraryNo
registration

requiredEquestrian World Championships Side Events: Tournament Day & Ride to
KatschhofAge: 8–12 yearsDate
: Friday, July 31 | 3:00–5:00 p.m
.Time to ride! On the big competition day, you’ll show off what you’ve learned over the past few days before heading to Katschhof together.
Location: City Library /
KatschhofNo registration required“Under the Sea” Painting

and
Crafts WorkshopAge: for everyoneDate
: Tuesday, August 4 through Thursday, August 6 | 3:00–5:00 p.m
. each dayDive into the fascinating underwater world with paints, paper, and plenty of creativity.
Location: City
Library No registration required

Globetrotters – Stories in Moving Pictures Age
: please specify
Date: Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15 | 10:00 a.m
. – 2:00 p.m. each dayWrite your own stories, draw characters, and turn them into short animated films—the Tagtool app brings your imagination to life.
Location: City
LibraryRegistration:

kinderbibliothek@mail.aachen.deAbschlussveranstaltung SchreibLand
NRWAge: for anyone interestedDate
: Saturday, August 15 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Experience
the stories of the young authors and celebrate the conclusion of the writing workshop together.
Location: City
Library No registration required

English-German Storytime with Bingo
Age: ages 4 and up Date
: Tuesday, August 18 | 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
A story in two languages and an exciting game of bingo make learning English a fun experience.
Location: City
Library No registration required

Little Sun Hunters – With Bee-Bot & Craft
Fun Ages: 4–7 years Date
: Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m
. Read together, try out the Bee-Bot, and make a cheerful sun to take home.
Location: City
Library Registration: kinderbibliothek@mail.aachen.de