When does Mannheim reads aloud take place?

The reading hour takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

What age is the event suitable for?

Mannheim reads aloud is aimed at children from 3 to 8 years.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

Where does the reading hour take place?

The event location is the Children's and Youth Library of the Mannheim city library in Dalberghaus, N 3, 4, 68161 Mannheim.

How can the family participate?

Registration is required by phone at 0621 293 8916 or via email at stadtbibliothek.kinderbibliothek@mannheim.de.

Who reads the stories?

The reading volunteers of the Mannheim city library read from current picture books.

Mannheim reads aloud for children

Name: Mannheim reads aloud
Start: 2026-10-10T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-10T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Mannheim – Dalberghaus, Kinder- und Jugendbibliothek

Story time for little book fans in Mannheim

When children dive into picture books, a special family experience begins: At Mannheim reads aloud, the reading volunteers of the city library invite you to a lovingly designed reading hour. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, children aged 3 to 8 will experience current picture books at the Dalberghaus.

Listening, marveling, and dreaming together

A warm voice, colorful images, and exciting stories create a calm atmosphere where children can let their imagination run free. While listening, inner pictures, new questions, and many conversation starters for family time arise.

Age-appropriate fun learning with picture books

The reading hour is aimed at children between 3 and 8 years old and is thus appropriately tailored to child development. Reading aloud supports language comprehension, concentration, vocabulary, and social imagination. The current picture books offer a child-friendly learning experience that combines curiosity and joy in stories.

Experienced reading volunteers from the city library

The program is supported by reading volunteers from the Mannheim city library. Trained reading volunteers are deployed in the libraries for the event series. This creates a reliable framework for a relaxed and family-friendly experience.

A protected space for families

The children's and youth library in the Dalberghaus offers a suitable place for a shared reading time. Families experience the event in a quiet indoor environment where children can listen safely, ask questions, and discover their enthusiasm for books.

Conclusion: An hour filled with children's laughter and stories

At Mannheim reads aloud, families can expect a free, visually engaging reading hour featuring current picture books, shared attention, and lots of fun learning. If you want to give children the joy of reading, register early with the city library to experience story time live in Mannheim.