When does the training take place?

The training takes place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Where does the Story Café take place?

The event location is the N³ Library Lab of the Mannheim City Library in Dalberghaus, N3 4, 68161 Mannheim.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the training is free.

Who is the event aimed at?

The event is aimed at individuals who wish to conduct Story Cafés with seniors in day or care facilities.

Who designs the training?

Andrea Pörner, librarian, presents the concept of an exemplary Story Café and is available for questions and exchange.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is required. It can be done via email at stadtbibliothek.paedagogik@mannheim.de.

Mannheim Story Café: Training in Mannheim 2026

Name: Training: Come, I'll tell you something – Mannheim Stories in the Story Café
Start: 2026-10-21T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-21T12:00:00+02:00
Location: Stadtbibliothek Mannheim – N³-Bibliothekslabor

Memories come alive: Mannheim Stories in the Story Café

Storytelling creates connection. In the training Come, I'll tell you something – Mannheim Stories in the Story Café, the Mannheim City Library demonstrates how personal memories and historical impulses can lead to a lively exchange about the city's history.

City history in personal conversation

The MARCHIVUM, Mannheim's archive, home of city history and memory, has developed a concept that conveys historical topics in an entertaining and accessible way. The focus is not only on reading aloud but also on the narrated experience: memories, biographical experiences, and personal perceptions are given space.

An exemplary Story Café with Andrea Pörner

Andrea Pörner, librarian, presents an exemplary Story Café and brings along suitable materials. Participants gain insights into the methodological design of such a format and can ask questions about practical implementation. Thus, the event connects literary craftsmanship, biographical storytelling, and cultural education work.

Impulses for working with seniors

The training is aimed at individuals who wish to conduct Story Cafés in a day or care facility for seniors. The format opens a protected conversational space where individual life stories become visible, while simultaneously creating a shared perspective on Mannheim's history.

Those wishing to offer a Story Café afterwards will receive materials from the MARCHIVUM. This turns the author-encounter with history into a sustainable educational offering for their own institution.

Conclusion: A literary experience between memory and exchange

Visitors can expect a two-hour training session with practical suggestions, historical materials, and an intense reading atmosphere of shared storytelling. The free event offers valuable impulses for cultural participation and intergenerational memory work. Registration with the Mannheim City Library is required.