When does ReadingWorlds take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Where does the Kamishibai reading take place?

ReadingWorlds takes place at the local library Haus Balchem, Severinstraße 15, 50678 Cologne.

What age is the event suitable for?

The reading time is aimed at children from four years old.

What does participation cost?

Participation in ReadingWorlds is free.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration through the booking system of the City of Cologne is required for participation.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

The building is only very limited accessible for wheelchair users.

When doors open: Kamishibai tells great stories to children in Cologne

Name: ReadingWorlds
Start: 2026-11-04T15:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Haus Balchem

Kamishibai opens its doors: ReadingWorlds in Cologne

On November 4, 2026, the local library Haus Balchem will transform into a place for great stories and small listeners. ReadingWorlds offers children from four years old a short, intense reading time with the Kamishibai storytelling theater.

Images, words, and a stage of their own

A wooden frame, two wing doors, and the first image of a story: The Kamishibai combines the concentration of reading aloud with the sensory impact of a small theater. Image by image, a narrative world emerges, where language, illustration, and imagination interact directly.

Literary experience for children

The reading invites young visitors to listen attentively, interpret images, and engage together in storytelling. This intimate reading atmosphere makes the format a special literary experience: The voice of the reader gives the story rhythm, tension, and warmth.

Reading as a cultural encounter

ReadingWorlds stands for early reading promotion and easy access to literature. In the library, reading aloud becomes a meeting with the author in the broadest sense: Children experience how stories open spaces, name feelings, and stimulate their imagination. The event combines cultural education with shared time and linguistic exploration.

Conclusion: Immersing together in stories

Visitors can expect a free Kamishibai reading at the local library Haus Balchem, making literature visible, audible, and directly experienceable. Those who want to instill joy in children about books and stories will experience a concentrated reading time filled with images, language, and imagination.