Library events for children in Berlin
Library events for children in Berlin go beyond reading, with storytelling, creative workshops and games among the listed activities. Look for a story or subject your child enjoys, and check the branch, age recommendation and registration details for the particular session you want to attend.
183 shows and events
Reading time
Children aged six and up hear exciting and funny stories read aloud.
Storytime
Children hear a story presented through picture-book cinema or Kamishibai storytelling theatre.
Storytime in Portuguese
Volunteer readers read aloud in Portuguese, discovering books together with children.
Drop-in storytime
Children hear stories, make music, sing, dance and take part in craft activities.
Reading “Niewiedervereinigung”
Paula Fürstenberg reads about German reunification and gaps in its story, moderated by Nhi Le.
Reading “Ida, Ada and Sibylla”
Children hear picture books about women who travelled, invented things and made discoveries.
Reading “Poodles, Pigs or Cats?”
Three picture books tell animal stories about finding a home, friendship and different viewpoints.
Storytelling hour in a yurt
Families listen to live storytelling with stories and fairy tales from around the world.
Picture book reading “Mit Hund, Katz & Ratte auf der Matte”
Three picture books are read aloud about making room for others and yourself.
Reading “Heroines and Heroes”
Two picture books tell stories of little heroes whose actions make a difference to others.
Picture book reading “Colors for All”
Two picture books follow a cat seen differently and a king who wants everyone blue.
Reading “Ida Collects. Do You Too?”
Children hear picture books about Ida and museums, with questions about their own collections.
Picture book screening
A picture book is read together so everyone can see its illustrations.
Audio play “The Metamorphosis”
A narrator and live music convey Gregor Samsa’s transformation and his growing alienation from others.
Reading club
Children read together, play reading games and take part in creative workshops.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Volunteers read exciting stories aloud to children, encouraging reading enjoyment and language skills.
Storytime with Lesewelt
Volunteer readers share funny and exciting stories with children to inspire a love of reading.
Storytime
Volunteer readers read aloud to young listeners, drawing them into the world of books.
Picture book cinema
A picture book cinema session for children.
English story time
Children and parents listen to stories read aloud and explore the English language together.
Picture book slideshow
Children hear picture-book stories, presented through picture-book cinema, paper theatre or storytelling.
Storytime
Listen to picture book stories while their illustrations appear on a cinema smartboard.
Children's story time
Children listen to a book read aloud, chosen each week by the library team.
Picture book reading: “Kolobok”
Zulfia and Lydia read about a runaway dough ball in Russian and German.