When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.

What age group is the offer suitable for?

The offer is aimed at children in 2nd and 3rd grade.

What can children expect?

Children will discover what co-determination means through the story Being a Decider – How Elvis Invented Democracy and then create their own democracy buttons.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

Where does the event take place?

The event takes place at the Mannheim City Library, Herzogenried Branch, Herzogenriedstraße 50 in the IGMH, 68169 Mannheim.

How can the library be reached?

The bus stop Gesamtschule Herzogenried is reachable by line 60. The tram stop Neuer Messplatz is serviced by lines 1 and 3. Parking is available at the Ice Sports Center Herzogenried and at Neuer Messplatz.

Onilo Democracy Buttons for Children Mannheim 2026

Name: Onilo "How Elvis Invented Democracy" – Designing Democracy Buttons
Start: 2026-10-02T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T10:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Mannheim – Zweigstelle Herzogenried

Discover Democracy with Elvis and Design Your Own Buttons

How do groups make good decisions? And why does every voice matter? In this child-friendly event at the Mannheim City Library – Herzogenried Branch, children in 2nd and 3rd grade discover what co-determination means. The starting point is the book Being a Decider – How Elvis Invented Democracy by Katja Reider and Cornelia Haas.

A Story About Co-Determination

Together, the children experience why one person should not decide alone. The story conveys democracy in an understandable way and encourages thinking about collaboration, fair decisions, and mutual listening. This makes political education an age-appropriate learning experience with lots of curiosity and topics for discussion.

Be Creative with Democracy Buttons

After the shared discovery, the children create their own democracy buttons. They develop personal ideas and messages that make co-determination visible. This creative offering combines reading promotion, expression, and a sense of community – a learning fun where children bring in their own thoughts.

Family-Friendly Learning Place Library

The Herzogenried Branch is a combined school and public library with a focus on media for students. Interactive and media-supported read-aloud sessions, as well as events for children and families, are part of the educational offering. The event thus creates a protected environment for joint learning, children’s laughter, and important discussions about democratic values.

Well Accessible in Mannheim-Herzogenried

The library is located in the Integrated Comprehensive School Mannheim Herzogenried. The bus stop Gesamtschule Herzogenried is serviced by line 60. The tram stops Neuer Messplatz is reachable by tram lines 1 and 3. Parking is available at the Ice Sports Center Herzogenried and at Neuer Messplatz.

Conclusion: Democracy Brings Joy to Children

An exciting story, creative button design, and the experience that every opinion matters: This family experience combines reading promotion with democratic education. Children experience co-determination practically and take home a self-designed message. Sign up now and make democracy visible together.