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14th of November, 4:30 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Korean
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

14th of November, 5:30 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Portugese
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

19 November: Crafting Houses of Lights

10.00 am - 6.00 pm

place: Walter-Trier-Gallery & Jella-Lepman-Hall

No registration needed. The craft activities do not include supervision.
Cost: € 6.00 per child

On Friday, 5 December 2025, will be the atmospheric Festival of Lights as part of the Blutenburg Christmas Market. The little houses of light, which transform the pond in front of the castle into a sea of lights that evening, can be made by children all day on the Day of Prayer and Repentance in the International Youth Library.

Anyone who is unable to take part in the craft activity can purchase a craft kit to take home from the children's library from 1 November for a fee of €6.

21 November, 4:00 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Polish
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

24 November, 5:00 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Slovenian
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

27 November, 4.00 pm: Book club

Open reading and storytelling group for children aged 4 and above with Regina Cayres.

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28 November, 4:30 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Spanish
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

5 December: Festival of Lights

5 pm

place: pond at Blutenburg Castle

Free admission. Registration is not required.

At the start of the Blutenburg Christmas market, a long procession of children and parents follows Saint Lucia and a brass band around the castle pond with self-made light houses. As soon as it is dark, the light houses are placed on the water, which is transformed into a sparkling sea of lights.

09 January 2026, 5:00 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Portugese
Participation is free of charge. More information

 

19 January 2026, 5:00 pm: Stories, Geschichten, Contes - International reading session for the whole family

Language: Slovenian
Participation is free of charge. More information