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12. October 2026

City Library12. October 2026

Autumn holidays at the City Library: creative workshops, gaming and a book fair

A varied autumn half-term programme at the City Library // Workshops, gaming sessions and a book fair // Register online

From 20 to 31 October, the City Library is once again inviting children to take part in a varied programme of activities during the autumn half-term holidays. Children aged 3 and over can look forward to creative workshops, exciting events and plenty of entertainment. During opening hours, anyone interested can also take home second-hand books and other media from the autumn book flea market in exchange for a...

28. September 2026

City Library28. September 2026

229 participants in the Bocholt Summer Reading Club

2,074 items borrowed // Twelve Oscars awarded at the closing gala // Ludgerus Primary School Group receives the School Oscar

This year's summer reading club organised by Bocholt Municipal Library drew to a close on Friday 25 September 2026 with an 'Oskar' gala at the Futura Media Centre. A total of 229 children and adults took part and borrowed 2,074 items during the campaign. At the closing event, twelve Oscars were awarded for outstanding achievements and creative contributions.

22. September 2026

City Library22. September 2026

There are still some tickets left for the interactive reading with Judith Weber

The author reads from "The Head Bear isn't dawdling!" // Monday, 28 September, at 3 pm // Suderwick Neighbourhood Office // For children aged 4 to 8

The author reads from "The Head Bear Isn't Lazing About!" // Monday, 28 September, at 3 pm // Suderwick Neighbourhood Office // For children aged 4 to 8

14. September 2026

City Library14. September 2026

Manga Day 2026 at Bocholt Municipal Library

26 September, 10 am to 1 pm // Free manga to take away at the city library // Creative diamond painting workshop

On Saturday 26 September 2026, Bocholt Municipal Library will be celebrating this year's Manga Day from 10 am to 1 pm. Anyone interested can look forward to free, extensive reading samples of selected manga, as well as a creative diamond painting workshop. Participation in the activities is free of charge. Registration is required for the workshop.

10. September 2026

City Library10. September 2026

Bocholt Reads: Evelyne Waithira Müller reads as part of the exhibition "Heavy Steps"

Autobiography "Mrs Müller, the Migrant" tells the story of settling in, exclusion and living together // 15 October 2026, 7.30 pm in the annexe of the LernWerk // Tickets: 9 euros in advance, 10 euros on the door

The exhibition "Heavy Steps" explores experiences of flight, migration, exclusion and the difficulties of settling into a new environment. As part of this exhibition, Evelyne Waithira Müller will be a guest at "Bocholt liest!" on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

28. August 2026

City Library28. August 2026

Summer Reading Club closing ceremony with an interactive reading

The City Library invites all participants to this year's "Oskar Gala"

On 25 September 2026 at 4 pm, participants in this year's Summer Reading Club will be able to celebrate and receive their rewards at the City Library. At the grand "Oskar Gala", the coveted Reading Oscars will be awarded in various categories. As a special highlight, guests can look forward to an interactive reading with Lisa Engels from "Nelson Schreck%$.

10. August 2026

City Library10. August 2026

Picture book reading with Judith Weber: "The Head Bear Isn't Lazing About!"

Interactive reading session for children on 28 September 2026 // 3 pm at the Suderwick Neighbourhood Office // Tickets: 10 euros, concessions: 5 euros

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Suderwick branch, Bocholt Municipal Library is hosting a special picture book reading with children's and young adult author Judith Weber on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 3 pm. At the Suderwick Neighbourhood Office, Kerkpatt 9, children aged 4 to 8 can look forward to an interactive, hands-on reading session from the new picture book "Der Kopfübär trödelt doch nicht%$.

23. June 2026

City Library23. June 2026

Summer Reading Club 2026 at the City Library

Registration opens for the 2026 Summer Reading Club // Free book loans, workshops and events // Starts on 21 July 2026

Bocholt Municipal Library invites book lovers and creative types to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Club (SLC). This free holiday programme is open to anyone of any age who would like to explore the library, take part in exciting events and collect stamps towards a 'Reading Oscar'. It kicks off on 21 July, and registration is now open.

08. June 2026

City Library08. June 2026

Garden meets literature: "Green Reads" with Britta Telahr

Book presentation with garden designer Britta Telahr // Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 7:30 pm in the city library // Tickets available in advance and at the box office

On 18 June at 19:30, Bocholt City Library is once again hosting the event series "Green Reads: Garden meets Literature". After last year's successful premiere, this time the evening will be dedicated to creative garden design and literature about nature and gardens.

26. May 2026

City Library26. May 2026

"Bocholt liest!" presents the best holiday reads and current favourite books with "Lesenswert"

The popular team of experts from the library and book trade presents summer book highlights and personal reading favourites // Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 7:30 pm, Bocholt City Library

On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, Bocholt City Library once again invites you to an atmospheric literary evening entitled "Lesenswert - Ferienlektüre und Lieblingsbücher". From 19:30, the three book experts Klaudia Kroesen, Jenny Bennemann and Laura Schneider will present inspiring new publications for the summer holidays as well as their very personal favourite books.

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