City library events in September 2022
Thursday, 1 September, 3 to 6 p.m.
Let's play - gaming in the library
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C
Participation: free of charge
Registration is not required.
Target group: recommended from 12 years
We play borrowable PS4 and Nintendo Switch games and introduce new games.
Monday, 5 September, 4 to 7 p.m.
BibLab-C: Freifunk consultation hour, Tietz Edition
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, GamingArena
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: People interested in technology and event planners
Freifunk Chemnitz e.V. meets in the middle of one of its largest installations and shows in a cosy environment what is possible with WiFi today. From a simple router that you can put in your window to complex event planning, you can come along with your questions or set up your first Freifunk router together with us.
Organiser: Freifunk Chemnitz e.V.
Wednesday, 7 September, 4 to 6 p.m.
BibLab-C: 3D printing - a brief introduction
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, Maker area
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: Introductory event for young people aged 14 and over and adults
"3D printing" - a constructive manufacturing process - is a buzzword on everyone's lips and is a topic that not only inspires industry, but also the centre of our society. 3D printers are more than just simple CNC machines. Behind them lies an incredibly large cosmos: whether developments, experiments, repair culture, the open source scene or the maker movement.
The workshop is designed to give anyone interested a brief insight into this world. In the two hours, an overview of current technologies will be given, which will be illustrated using many interesting examples and an active 3D printer. In addition to providing information on the current possibilities, the event will also encourage participants to delve deeper into the subject.
Organiser: Stadtfabrikanten e.V. / Project FabLab Chemnitz
Saturday, 10 September, 6.30 p.m.
Peter Schmidt: Out of the ordinary - practical autism knowledge from someone who should know
Location: TIETZ, event hall
Participation: free of charge
Registration at information(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de or phone 0371 488 4222
The author presents stories and anecdotes from his life under the motto of his latest work. He will read chapters from his works "Ein Kaktus zum Valentinstag", "Der Junge vom Saturn" and "Kein Anschluss unter diesem Kollegen". These illustrate autistic perception and its effects in school, work, relationships and everyday life. In this way, it becomes clear in an entertaining and factual way what inclusion in practice can look like.
Dr Peter Schmidt is a qualified geophysicist, IT expert, author and speaker. After starting his career as a scientist, he moved to the IT department of a large pharmaceutical company almost 25 years ago. Since then, he has worked there in various roles, first as a programmer, then as a project and system manager and currently as an international coordinator for IT projects specialising in SAP software. Schmidt is now 56 years old. He married in 1993 and has two children. It was only at the age of 41 that he discovered, without looking for it, that he was autistic. When asked by medical specialists whether this was true, they said that his autism in the form of Asperger's syndrome was classic, but that what he had done with his life was completely atypical.
Monday, 12 September, 4 p.m.
Short tour of the Stefan Heym Forum and film "Farewell and Arrival"
Venue: TIETZ, Stefan Heym Forum
Admission: 3 euros (free admission up to 18 years)
Registration at: heym.gesellschaft(at)stadt-chemnitz.de
The film "Farewell and Arrival" (104 min) documents the preparations for the transfer of the library from Heym's study in Berlin-Grünau to the Stefan Heym Forum in his native city of Chemnitz. Supplemented by numerous archive recordings from contemporary appearances and interviews with Stefan Heym, filmmaker Beate Kunath has succeeded in creating a sensitive double portrait that offers surprising new insights into Heym's life and literary work.
Wednesday, 14 September, 7 p.m.
DOMA - musical spoken word performance with Jessie James LaFleur and Natasha Jaffe
Venue: TIETZ, event hall
Admission: 8 euros, reduced 6 euros
Registration at information(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de or phone 0371 488 4222
DOMA literally means "home" and describes a place that Jessy James LaFleur has never found and has long since stopped looking for. She is a paper aeroplane that sails from one place to the next, reading texts that deal with leaving, but also with arriving, lived activism and the longing for a real home. Her stories are accompanied by the melodic sounds of Berlin cellist Natasha Jaffe, who has composed exclusive pieces for the stirring and emotional contributions, which will be played live on stage and seem to merge with Jessy's lines.
Thursday, 15 September, 3 to 6 pm
Let's play - VR gaming special
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, Gaming Arena
Participation: free of charge
Registration is not required.
Target group: recommended from 12 years
We venture into the world of virtual reality and test an Oculus Quest and the PlayStation VR glasses. Beginners can gain their first VR experience with their mobile phone and simple cardboard goggles.
Thursday, 15 September, 5 p.m.
"When evening falls" - thoughts on getting older with Heidi Huß
Location: Yorck Centre district library
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested by calling 0371 71885 or e-mail: yorck.ausleihe(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de
In her reading, the author speaks honestly about her ageing and being old. In a kind of dialogue with the audience, she reveals her experiences, fears, but also moments of happiness. Short stories, episodes and impressions complete the author's picture of the evening of life.
Saturday, 17 September, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open text workshop of the Free German Authors' Association
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C
Participation: free of charge
Editing your own texts. Those coming for the first time can also just listen. Joint event with the Free German Authors' Association.
Saturday, 17 September, 3.30 p.m.
Auf leisen Sohlen extra: Veronika Ahnert, Benno und der Hüter des Rätsel
Venue: TIETZ, Central Library, Children's World
Participation: free of charge
Veronika Ahnert reads her story from the "Chemnitz Fairy Tale Book".
Fabulous things happen in Chemnitz! Benno would never have thought that one boring afternoon after school he would suddenly find himself on an adventure. He has to solve a riddle to save the town from a lurking danger. Will he succeed in time? Can anyone help him? And what role does the Karl Marx head actually play? Come to the reading and find out more. Maybe you'll see the city with completely different eyes afterwards!
Veronika Ahnert's story won first prize in the writing competition "Dein Chemnitz. Your fairy tale" writing competition.
Tuesday, 20 September, 3.30 to 5 p.m.
BibLab-C: Writing workshop
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, Maker area
Participation fee: 3 euros
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: Children and young people aged 8 and over
Minimum number of participants: 3 to 10 people
What's going on in your head cinema? Juggle with words, find your topic and a good title.
good title. With creative impulses and the right amount of guidance, we'll get you into the flow of writing.
Organiser: ERIKA e. V.
Tuesday. 20 September, 5.30 to 7.30 pm
BibLab-C: District discussion "Neue Johannisvorstadt"
Location: TIETZ, event hall
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: Residents, interested parties & stakeholders from the neighbourhood
Minimum number of participants: 10 (up to max. 80 people)
"Life is a construction site" - this was and is the motto of various neighbourhood talks that began a few years ago and will be taken up again this year.
The aim is to focus on current topics and events and initiate a dialogue with residents and interested parties. Because a lot is happening in the city in 2022 too! The information event on the developments in the "Neue Johannisvorstadt" will take place on 20 September from 5.30 to 7.30 pm. The building mayor and the developers will be there.
Organiser: Chemnitz city centre district management
Saturday, 24 September, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Writing workshop for young poets with Elisa Adam
Location: TIETZ, ground floor training room
Participation: free of charge
Registration required at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
The written word often has a different meaning than the spoken word. In our writing workshop, we will find out what meaning writing could have for you. You can expect a diverse insight into the world of writing. From the collection of ideas, the structure of a text or poem, the presentation of texts and much more! During the workshop, you are welcome to help decide what else should be covered. Your own questions and wishes are welcome.
Elisa Adam, a poetry slammer from Leipzig, is 24 years old and has been actively writing in various text forms for three years.
The event is a module of the micro-project C2025 flanierlesen 2022.
Monday, 26 September, 2.30 pm
Lesezeit - Together you read less alone
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, Culture & Countries section
Participation: free of charge
No more lonely reading at home! Our reading mentor Regina Klinger has once again selected interesting books for adults and will read from them.
Wednesday, 28 September, 3 p.m.
Reading time - together you read less alone
Location: District library in the Yorck area, Scharnhorststraße 11
Participation: free of charge
No more lonely reading at home! Our reading mentor Petra Lory has once again selected interesting books for adults and will read from them.
Thursday, 29 September, 3 to 6 p.m.
Let's play - gaming in the library
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C
Participation: free of charge
Registration is not required.
Target group: recommended from 12 years
We play borrowable PS4 and Nintendo Switch games and introduce new games.
Recurring events
Tuesday, 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 September, 1 to 3 pm
Refugees welcome in the library!
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, Culture & Countries section
Participation: free of charge
Learning mentors help with learning German and with homework for the DaZ and DaF courses (German as a second / German as a foreign language).
Tuesday, 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 September, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Specialist work consultation hour for pupils
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, Science & Technology section
Participation: free of charge
Registration is required, stating the topic of the subject paper, at
Tel. 0371 488-4222, by e-mail to facharbeit(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de or in person at the library.
We help with research in library catalogues and online databases and offer free self-help for effective research.
Monday, 5 September, 10 am to 12 noon and 4 pm to 6 pm
Digital consultation hour
Location: TIETZ, Central Library
Participation: free of charge
A binding reservation is requested.
Onleihe, PressReader, Filmfriend, Genios, E-Learning & Co - you ask, we give answers and help with all our digital services every first Monday of the month. Library membership is required if you would like to use the services.
Dates by arrangement
E-book consultation hour
Location. TIETZ, Central Library, Science & Technology section
Participation: free of charge
Please arrange your personal appointment by calling 0371 488 4254 or sending an e-mail to: steffi.fischer(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de
Are you having problems with your e-book reader or don't know why you can't borrow e-media? We can help you with an individual consultation.
Tuesday, 20 September, 10 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3.30 p.m. (duration approx. 1 hour)
BibLab-C: Introduction to the MediaLab
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, Maker area
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: Introductory event for interested parties
Do you have records and audio/VHS cassettes at home that you want to finally have in your digital playlist? Then use the technology in the BibLab-C! Today we'll show you how to do it, tomorrow you'll be digitising your collections yourself.
Tuesday, 20 September, 10 a.m., 11.30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3.30 p.m. (duration approx. 1 hour)
BibLab-C: Introduction to AudioStudio
Location: TIETZ, Central Library, BibLab-C, Maker area
Participation: free of charge
Registration requested at www.stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de/biblab-c/veranstaltungen
Target group: Introductory event for interested parties
Have you always wanted to produce a podcast or radio play? Are you looking for a space to digitally record and mix your own composition? Then use the technology in the BibLab-C! Today we'll show you how to do it, tomorrow you'll be sending your voice and your songs out into the world.
Read aloud
On quiet soles... Stories to listen to
performed for everyone with pricked ears
Participation: free of charge
Our reading mentors read the latest children's books, classics, "bestsellers" from their own childhood or even texts they have written themselves.
The dates:
Saturday, 3 / 10 / 17 / 24 September, 11 a.m. each day
Location: Central Library, Children's World
Saturday, 3 / 10 / 17 / 24 September, 10.30 a.m. each day
Location: Vita Centre District Library, Wladimir-Sagorski-Straße 22
Tuesday, 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 September, 4.30 p.m. each day
Location: Central Library, Children's World
Tuesday, 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 September, 4 p.m. each day
Location: Einsiedel District Library, Einsiedler Hauptstraße 79b
Tuesday, 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 September, 4.30 pm each day
Location: District library in the Yorck area, Scharnhorststraße 11
MINT Day Man & Nature
Tuesday, 6 September, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A wide range of events from the STEM fields of maths, computer science, natural sciences and technology await you at the first STEM Day for People and Nature. The events are aimed at educational professionals, teachers at primary schools as well as nursery and primary school classes.
You can register for the events directly via the event partners.
The following activities await you:
Organic waste - a natural cycle Offer from the waste advisory service of ASR Chemnitz
9 to 10 a.m. / 10 to 11 a.m. / 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: ASR Chemnitz, Blankenburgstraße 62, 09114 Chemnitz
Offer for pre-school and primary school children, max. 15 children per session
Registration by 30 August by email to abfallberatung(at)asr-chemnitz.de or by phone on 0371 4095-102
The children learn clearly how organic waste is collected and composted. They learn how a compost heap is created, which microorganisms live in it and what disruptive substances can do.
Forest - home of the animals Offer of the Museum of Natural History
9 to 10.30 a.m. and 11 to 12.30 p.m.
Location: Museum of Natural History Chemnitz, Moritzstr. 20, 09111 Chemnitz
Cost: 1 euro per child for creative activities
Offer for: Primary school children
Registration by e-mail to: ehle(at)naturkunde-chemnitz.de or call 0371 488-4555
Whether fox, badger or dormouse - the forest is home to many animals. We explore life in the forest and go on an animal trail. As a creative activity, we felt and paint snails.
Language development and media education - hand in hand with the Toniebox Offer Chemnitz City Library
5 to 6.30 pm
Location: Central Library, Moritzstr. 20, 09111 Chemnitz, Learning Room
Offer for: Educational professionals and primary school teachers
Registration by 4 September by email to: ramona.fenger(at)stadtbibliothek-chemnitz.de or by calling 0371 488-4221
An advanced training event for educational professionals specifically dedicated to the "Toniebox" medium. How can I integrate the box into everyday daycare centre life in a meaningful way? What possibilities does this device offer? To what extent can I make children's results visible to parents? We invite you to be inspired and derive new ideas for your day-to-day daycare centre life.
See, hear, feel - explore the forest with all your senses Offer from the Chemnitz Environmental Library
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Zeisigwald
Participation fee: 15 euros
Offer for: educational professionals, max. 15 participants
Registration under Tel. 300 000 (Mrs Kasiske)
A workshop for educational professionals on learning and playing in the forest with Ina Jeromin, forester and nature educator at Rucksackwaldschule Freiberg.
Subject to change due to current events.