We Build Our Printing Machine: Creative Book Printing Workshop for Children in Duisburg
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With books, ideas, and children's laughter to our own printing machine
How does a book actually come into being? In the workshop We Build Our Printing Machine, children aged 8 and up discover how an idea becomes a printed work. On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Homberg-Hochheide District Library invites you to a creative family experience as part of the 125th anniversary of the Duisburg City Library.
Read, tinker, and create
The exciting question at the center is what a library would be without books. The children learn how a book is printed and then build their own small printing machine. This combines hands-on experimentation, curiosity, and fun learning into an age-appropriate learning experience.
Creative learning with all senses
By working together, visible results are created that make the journey from thought to finished print understandable. Children can explore materials, discover connections, and develop their own solutions. This strengthens creativity, concentration, and problem-solving thinking in a child-friendly environment.
A library anniversary as a family experience
The event is part of the anniversary program of the Duisburg City Library. The library becomes a place for joint discovery, practical education, and interaction. Children experience books not only as finished stories but also as the result of many creative and technical steps.
Well prepared for the workshop
The workshop is aimed at children aged 8 and up and takes place in the rooms of the Homberg-Hochheide District Library. The event lasts from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. For families, this date offers concentrated quality time with educational value, creative activity, and direct insight into the world of book printing.
Conclusion: At We Build Our Printing Machine, children can expect a special family experience combining library history, crafting, and technology. Those who enjoy tinkering and want to learn how books come to be will experience an afternoon full of wonder, curiosity, and children's laughter in Duisburg.
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