“Killing Red Jack—What Happened to Jack the Ripper?” Reading with Thorsten Schleif
Author Thorsten Schleif reads from the first volume of his Jack the Ripper series. *Killing Red Jack* takes listeners straight to the heart of London’s East End, into the bloody fall of 1888.
Based on original police files, real newspaper articles, and cutting-edge analysis, judge and crime novelist Thorsten Schleif presents a historical true-crime thriller so gripping that it keeps you hooked until the very last page.
Author Thorsten Schleif has written several highly successful nonfiction books and the humorous crime series featuring Judge Siggi Buckmann.
There is a 5.00 euro admission fee for the event. Advance ticket sales begin on August 20, 2026.
"Le pot amical - a drink with friends" - with Uwe Mewes
With enjoyment, conversation and memories, "Le pot amical - Umtrunk mit Freunden" invites you to a relaxed evening where French joie de vivre takes center stage. On this evening, you can expect small, fine French specialties, a selection of French wines and refreshing French beer, accompanied by atmospheric barrel organ music.
Uwe Mewes complements the evening with personal stories and atmospheric photos from his travels through France by bike. A stylish setting for stimulating conversations and a cozy get-together among friends.
Admission is €10.00, tickets are available from 01.09.2026 in the city library
"Worth reading" - Topic: My favorite books
Books are presented in a small, cozy and very personal setting. You will learn something about the author, the content of the books and why this particular book was chosen for a presentation. Finally, a particularly exciting or interesting passage from each book is read aloud.
Please register by calling 02103/72-1301 or sending an e-mail to stadtbibliothek@hilden.de.
"Worth reading" - Topic: Christmas stories
Books are presented in a small, cozy and very personal setting. You will learn something about the author, the content of the books and why this particular book was chosen for a presentation. Finally, a particularly exciting or interesting passage from each book is read aloud.
Please register by calling 02103/72-1301 or sending an e-mail to stadtbibliothek@hilden.de.
“Fantastic Times Between the Pages,” Interactive Play
For a good hour at a time, the library is transformed into a world of fantasy, and an adventurous journey full of magical encounters and surprises begins.
Visitors experience “Fantastic Times Between the Pages” and become part of a reading, as characters suddenly emerge from the books all around them. With the audience’s help, these characters must find their way back to their own world. In this unique theatrical performance, participants are invited to solve puzzles, compose poetry, and engage in debate. Above all, it’s about discovering the library in a whole new way—with lots of fun.
The interactive play was developed by the two Westphalian theater makers Nathanael Ullmann and Rico Großer.
This interactive event is suitable for people ages 16 and up. Groups start every 20 minutes between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
There is a 10.00 euro admission fee for this event. Advance ticket sales begin on November 13, 2026.