City Library
The Hilden City Library is spread over a total of three floors, all of which are barrier-free.
There is a magazine area on the first floor with magazines on a wide range of topics. Daily newspapers can be read comfortably anywhere in the house. Family, children's and strategy games are available in the board games area. Books on gaming and video games for the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5 and other consoles round off the range of games.
There is also a separate section with Blu-rays and DVDs for young people and adults as well as the lending bar. The LeihBar is a library of things, so items such as a mini projector, action cam, sewing machine and much more can be borrowed.
The 1st floor houses the novel section, the children's department, the "Generation Plus" location, audio books and the parents' library. The youth section and our study room are located on the 2nd floor, as are the internet café and the non-fiction books for adults. In addition, the city library offers numerous seating options that invite you to linger.
Online media management
Via the union catalog "Bibnet" you can perform searches at any time, view your current account overview, renew borrowed media and use the digital media offers.
Our event tips:
Numerous individual and series events are held throughout the year for a wide range of target groups. The offer includes, among other things, reading sessions, author readings, comic and manga drawing courses, gaming events, repair meetings as well as technology and sewing workshops.
Manga acrylic workshop
Young people between the ages of 12 and 14 have the opportunity to capture their favorite manga characters on canvas using acrylic. The six-hour workshop is all about cool manga classics, acrylic techniques and lots of color.
Under the guidance of manga artist Alexandra Völker, participants will learn how to apply paint, work with different brushes and create beautiful color effects. Painting materials are provided, but you must bring your own canvas.
Participation is free of charge. This is a cooperative event as part of the "Kulturrucksack NRW" program.
Registration is now open via our participation portal.
"Resteliebe": Upcycling & DIY - sustainable & new
DIY has enjoyed great popularity for several years.
The demand for events in this area is high and creates a broad acceptance for sustainable topics and the considered use of resources.
The topics of the workshops are, for example: Jewelry made from natural materials, upcycling of cans, wood, paper, beverage cartons & glass. Inspired by the book series "Resteliebe: Alles verwenden. Waste nothing".
For all interested parties aged 14 and over, the offer is free of charge. Please register via our participation portal.
Bee action day
Bees are incredibly important for the ecosystem. To draw attention to the importance of bees, Hilden City Library is organizing the Bee Action Day with numerous activities for the whole family.
Visitors can find out all kinds of information about bees and beekeeping, taste honey and buy it at the stands of the beekeeping association for Hilden and the surrounding area and Helmut Peters from the Neanderthal honey manufactory.
In addition, seed balls can be made, handicrafts can be made with paper and clothespins, bee bots can be programmed and bookmarks can be made with the author Alina Gries.
Jute bags with bee motifs can also be plotted to take away for an extra charge of €2.50. Bee hotels will also be built at 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm. The activity is aimed at all age groups. One accompanying person is required per child.
There is a materials fee of €5 for participation.
Registration by email to stadtbibliothek@hilden.de or by phone on 02103/72-1301 is required.