A big thanks to all the bakers and helpers who made our Vaihinger Stadtfest stand possible today. It was a fantastic opportunity to advertise our wonderful library and do some fundraising.
Thanks also to all the members who stopped by to say hi 
We hope to be back again next year!
Dear members,
Now is your chance to help out!
Volunteers are needed to help with our stand at the Vaihinger Stadfest on Sunday, July 6th. We will be offering an easy craft, selling books and cookies, and telling the visitors how great our library is. Volunteers are needed to help set up, man the tent, and take it down.
Please sign up here:
https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/a4zAI6O77r611C7E
Don’t have time that day? No problem! We also need your cookie baking skills. We’d like to sell prepackaged cookies at our stand at the Vaihinger Stadtfest. Please put 2-3 cookies in a bag and drop off at the library by Saturday, July 5th.
Many thanks,
Laura
stadtfest@celstuttgart.de
A reminder that this Friday 23rd May is the last day to buy discounted tickets to the Stuttgart Reds game for our CEL Family Day on Sunday, June 1 at 13:00. Adults are 5€ and kids under 6 are free. Payments can be made in cash at the library or by PayPal to johns_liz@hotmail.com (please note the family name).
Hope to see you there!
Dear Members,
The second annual Read-a-thon is approaching! What is a Read-a-thon?
A Read-a-thon is a fundraiser where participants collect donations from family and friends in exchange for a commitment to read (or be read to) during a designated time period.
This is a wonderful way for the library to collect donations to pay for things like books, member events, rent, and more! Last year we raised over 600€ and collectively read over 2,000 minutes!
You can pick up your packets at the library starting Friday, April 4 or find them online here. The read-a-thon will take place over the Easter school holidays between April 19 and April 26. Kids who hand in their worksheets and donations receive a prize!
Our Annual General Meeting is on April 10th at 7:30 pm. We will hold a vote for two changes of our constitution. One is a liability clause and the second is a new Supporters of the Library membership option. The new additions are in the CELSatzung_nderungsvorschlag25.
Please let us know if you will be joining us or send your apologies to info@celstuttgart.de.
Donations of nibbles welcome.
Best wishes,
The CEL Board
Thank you to all those who contributed to making our Fantasy Open Day a great success.
Here are a few photos if you didn’t get to join us…
We would like to invite all members to attend our Annual General Meeting on April 10th at 7:30 pm at the library. We will be voting to add a new Library Supporters membership option to our organizational charter in addition to the regular AGM Agenda. After the meeting, there will be time to socialize and exchange books. Drinks will be provided and donations of snacks are gladly accepted. Please RSVP at info@celstuttgart.de. The Carnival School Holidays begin this Saturday March 1st through Sunday March 9th. During this time, the library will only be open on Friday afternoon March 7th.
We will have a Fantasy themed Open Day at the library on Saturday March 22nd from 1-5 pm. Dress up as your favorite fantasy book character and don’t forget to invite your friends https://www.facebook.com/events/859042906245655! There will be a craft, storytime, activities, and a bake sale!
Hello Members and Volunteers,
Here are a few upcoming events at CEL:
On Friday February 7th at 7:30 pm, we will be hosting a Blind Date with a Book event open to our Adult members and volunteers. Bring a wrapped new or gently used book with a few descriptive clues written on the wrapping to exchange. Please bring a snack to share and we will provide drinks. Let us know if you are coming at liz.weiser@celstuttgart.de. Hope to see you there!
We will be having a fantasy themed Open Day on Saturday March 22nd from 1-5 pm. There will be a craft, storytime, activities, and a bake sale. Come dressed as your favorite fantasy character and get a prize! This open event is open to all so please share with your English speaking friends and groups. Use this link to invite those on FB https://fb.me/e/aBxhZQntN
Request for volunteers to help and bake goods donations will be sent out closer to the date.
Best wishes and happy reading,
The CEL Board
Hello CEL members and volunteers,
Looking for some holiday present ideas? Next time you are at the library, be sure to check out our new display case full of CEL merchandise! We have children’s t-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, and stickers!
This Saturday, December 7, is Lego Club from 1:30-2:30. Ages 6-12. See you there!
Join us for this fun Grinch read-aloud and Christmas craft for all ages on Saturday December 14 beginning at 3 pm. Sign up is required at info@celstuttgart.de. Space is limited to 10 children.
This past Saturday was a really fun day at the library. We had a great turnout for photos with Santa, a very successful bake sale, and we had two new families join! A big thank you to all of our bakers and helpers!
The library will be closed for school holidays from Saturday December 21 until Monday January 6. Regular opening hours resume on Friday January 10th.
Happy Holidays and happy reading,
The CEL board
Saturday 30th November 14:00-17:00
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Come get your holiday pictures taken with (or without) Santa Claus at the Children’s English Library.
Santa Pictures – Bake Sale – Letters to the North Pole – CEL fundraising merchandise.
There is a suggested donation of 2Euro per photo.
Donations requested for the bake sale -please e-mail bakes@celstuttgart.de
Open to non-members – invite your friends and encourage them to join CEL as an early Christmas present that lasts all year!
Don’t forget this is also the final day for donations to our book drive for children less well of than our own.
