"Together at the Library" Campaign Month

Together Instead of Alone – Hands-On Activities at the Aachen

City Library Under the motto “Together Instead of Alone,” the Aachen City Library invites you to gatherings, conversations, and creative hands-on activities in November. Whether it’s putting together puzzles, doing crafts, working on needlework, or discussing books: the focus is on togetherness and the joy of shared activities.

The City Library is thus participating in the nationwide “Together in the Library” campaign month organized by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (BMBFSFJ) and the German Library Association (dbv).

Program Overview

: Ground Floor


“Good Mood Wall” Leave positive thoughts, compliments, or words of encouragement and put a smile on someone else’s face.

“Blind Date with a
Book” Discover a book without knowing in advance what story awaits you. The wrapped books invite you to borrow them and let yourself be surprised.

Speed Dating with a Book
Thursday, November 19 | 5–7 p.m. | youthfactory
Exchange ideas about books and other media, share recommendations, and meet new people in the process.

Golden Days – Events for People Age 65 and Older•
Wednesday, November 4 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.: Digital Mentors – Support for Smartphones and Tablets•
Thursday, November 5 | starting at 3 p.m.: Game
Night• Friday, November 6 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Help with using the Onleihe

First floor

Shared puzzle table
Take a seat, join in on a puzzle, and strike up a casual conversation with other visitors.

Puzzle Meetup
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Third Floor – Creative Workshop

Postcard Craft Station
Starting Friday, November
6 Design a postcard with kind words for a stranger. The cards can be left at the library and taken by other visitors.

Crochet, Knitting, and Yarn Swap
November
17–21 Swap yarn and craft supplies, bring your own projects, and spend some creative time together.

Living Library at the Depot
Wednesday, November 18 | 6:30 p
.m. Depot, Talstraße 2, Aachen

At the “Living Library,” instead of books, people can be “borrowed” for personal conversations. The focus is on diverse life stories and perspectives on topics such as democracy, faith, conscientious objection, organ donation, and self-help for addiction.
The event is held in cooperation with the Aachen City Library.

Admission is free. Please register in advance at depot@mail.aachen.de.

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The open, hands-on activities take place during regular opening hours. Materials are available while supplies last.

Aachen City Library – We open spaces.