What: Articles from English-language news media are read out loud followed by an open discussion in English.
When: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
No need to sign up.
Library Events
Something for everyone!
All events take place at the American Library.
General information about the events is found below.
For details and dates, please pick up a flyer at the library or look at the calendar below.
To sign up for events or if you have further questions, please call the library at (0721) 7 27 52.
Not all events require sign-up.
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Library Calendar of Events
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4pm Storytime in English! (Ages 3-5)
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2pm The Knit & Lit
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7:30pm New(s) Views
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4pm Storytime in English (Ages 3 to 5)
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10am 30th Anniversary Celebration!
7:30pm Improv Theater in English
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7:30pm LitNight
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4:30pm Reading Time
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Photos and info about recent activities can be found here.
Upcoming Events
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Library Events for Adults
New(s) Views
Movie Talk
What: Watch a movie together in English with English subtitles followed by a discussion in English.
When: Every second Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 pm.
No need to sign up.
LitNight
What: A 6-8 page short story or excerpt from a book is read out loud followed by an open discussion in English.
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
No need to sign up.
American Library Book Club
What: A book is read at home beforehand and then discussed in English at the library.
Previous book club selections:
October 22, 2026 - The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
June 18, 2026 - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk
February 12, 2026 - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
October 23, 2025 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
When: Three times a year.
Sign up is mandatory as space is limited.
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Library Events for Kids
Storytime in English (Ages 3 to 5)
What: Stories are read out loud, sometimes followed by a small craft or activity or game.
When: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday starting at 4 pm.
Please sign up by calling the library (0721) 7 27 52.
Reading Time (Ages 6 & Up)
What: A story is read out loud followed by a craft or fun activity having something to do with the story.
When: Twice a month on Friday afternoons starting at 4:30 p.m.
Please sign up by emailing
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Library Events for Teens
TeenTime (Grade 5 and Up)
What: An event for those in the fifth grade and up. Past TeenTimes have included crafts for teens, Dungeons and Dragons and just chilling with your friends.
When: Once or twice a month on a Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. usually on the same days as Stories for Kids Ages 6 & Up.
Please sign up by emailing
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Library Events for Everyone
The Knit &Lit
What: Join fellow yarn enthusiasts for a relaxing afternoon of knitting or working on your own favorite portable craft project. Pleasant conversation in English and German, and a cup of tea or coffee round out the program.
Please bring your own craft project.
When: The last Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 pm.
Sign up requested, but not mandatory.
Tea Time
Join us for a cuppa at the American Library!
Relax and enjoy your tea with a scrumptious scone or cucumber sandwich. Listen to a few short stories or poems read aloud in English. In between, partake in pleasant conversation with your neighbors.
When: Twice a year - keep you eyes open for the posters at the library or on our event calendar.
Sign up is mandatory as space is limited.
Book & Bake Sale
The semiannual Book and Bake Sale is a great opportunity to find new and old books at great prices, have a taste of homemade cakes and other goodies and support the library.
Bring lots of CASH!
All proceeds go to purchasing new media for the library.
Held in the Spring and Fall on a Saturday during regular opening hours.
If you would like to donate books, please see Friends.
Singalong Concert
Once a year oldies but goodies are performed by Andy Riedinger, Tom Fischer and J.S. Schmidt, aka "Baton Rouge."
Feel free to tap and sing along (don’t worry, text provided) and join us for a glass of Kentucky Bourbon or a non-alcoholic beverage during intermission.
Christmas Carol Singing
This annual event before Christmas is a family-friendly relaxed way to begin the holiday season. Songs are sung together (texts provided), and the tree is decorated, followed by cookies, punch and socializing.
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In addition, we offer special events such as readings, lectures or art exhibits. Keep your eyes and ears open for these special events.
