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Thanksgiving Membership Drive

12 November 2024Newswebmaster

We are thankful at CEL for all our members, especially those who:

keep their membership even though their kids have grown
keep their membership open even though they have moved away
pay for a membership even though they don’t have children

But the reality is that increased costs means that 200 members is no longer enough to break even, we need a total membership of 220 to comfortably cover all our expenses and keep the book stock looking fresh.

Can you help us recruit 20 new members before the end of 2024?

Encourage a friend to join CEL – https://celstuttgart.de/membership/
Encourage someone to buy a Gift Membership for Christmas – https://celstuttgart.de/membership/cel-gift-membership/
Share something about CEL with others in the English speaking community and encourage them to join and support us – even if they don’t have children

Members are the best basis on which to plan a long term budget, but fundraisers and one off donations also help. If you have an idea for a fundraiser please let us know.

If you know someone who might make a donation to support CEL our account details are available on request.

In thanksgiving for all books and the opportunity to interact in English have to offer please support our membership drive.

Thank you
The CEL Board

Upcoming Events at CEL

10 November 2024Event, Newswebmaster

Join us this Friday, November 15th for the Nationwide Read-aloud Day (Bundesweite Vorlesetag) at CEL. From 3-5pm there will be lots of stories, a craft, and popcorn and punch for sale.
See you there.

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 – BakesSale – Letters to the North Pole.

There is a suggested donation of 2Euro per photo.
If you would like to donate to 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!

Children’s Book Drive and other upcoming events at CEL!

3 November 2024Event, Newswebmaster

Hello Members and Volunteers,

Our 6th Annual Children’s Book Drive begins this week and will go until Saturday November 30th. 📚🎄📚🎄

We will be collecting new and gently used German language children’s books for ages 0-18 years old. We will donate these books to local children’s homes and organizations in our area that support families in need. There will be a collection box at the front desk at the library.

In the past 5 years, we have been able to donate over 3,200 books to 10 different organizations!

Please help us make this year a success by donating books and spreading the word to family and friends. This is a great opportunity to spread some holiday cheer to children in our community. ❤️

Upcoming events at the CEL:
* CEL t-shirt order form deadline is on Saturday November 17th. https://celstuttgart.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/TshirtOrderForm_withpayment.pdf
* Saturday afternoon holiday cookie decorating- more info coming soon!
* Pictures with Santa- more info coming soon!

Best wishes and happy reading,
The CEL Board

Fall Holiday Hours and CEL T-Shirt Order!

28 October 2024Newswebmaster

Dear Members,

The library will be closed the week of October 28- November 2nd due to German school holidays and a national holiday. We will resume regular opening hours for the week of November 4th.

Have you ordered your CEL t-Shirts yet? They are a great idea for your holiday presents!

We will be placing an order soon. The deadline to turn in your order forms is November 17th. You can pick up an order form at the library or print one here. Tshirt Order Form_with payment
The forms can be returned to the library or by email to info@celstuttgart.de. The proceeds from the t-shirt sales help support the CEL! We appreciate your support.

Thank You

Our annual Halloween Party was a (graveyard) smash! Games, stories, candy, and the spookiest cellar we’ve ever ventured through! The costumes were kooky and altogether ooky and, most importantly, the volunteers were OUT OF THIS WORLD! We couldn’t do it without them!

We hope to see everyone again soon at the Children’s English Library!

CEL open from 14:30, but closed this morning

25 October 2024Newswebmaster

Apologies – due to a last minute problem with the volunteer CEL can not be open this morning.

We will be open from 14:30-17:30

Best regards

The CEL team

Bake sale goodies needed!

17 October 2024Event, Newswebmaster

Calling all bakers!

We are in need of bake sale goodies (cupcakes, muffins, cookies, cake) for our Halloween Party bake sale. Please let us know if you can donate at info@celstuttgart.de

Donations can be brought to the party or to CEL during opening hours the Friday before

Thank you for your help and looking forward to seeing you at the Halloween Party!

2024 CEL Halloween Party – 26th October 12:00-17:00

3 October 2024Event, Newswebmaster

Dear CEL Members,

We would like to invite you to our CEL Halloween Party on Saturday October 26th from 12-5pm. There will be story-times, crafts, games, activities, and a bake sale! This is a members only event. It’s a great day to join the CEL and we will be happy to sign up new members on the day of the party!

Volunteers are needed to help the party run smoothly and baked goods are needed for our bake sale! Please, sign up in the attached Nuudel.

https://nuudel.digitalcourage.de/celhalloween2024

It’s going to be a fun and spooky day! We hope you can join us!

Happy reading,

The CEL Board

CEL T-Shirst are SOLD OUT!

13 September 2024Newswebmaster

All the spare CEL T-shirts have already gone…
If you didn’t order your CEL T-shirts before the summer holidays don’t worry. We will place a second order. Forms can be found on the website or at the desk. Deadline 4th October 2024.

https://celstuttgart.de/exclusive-cel-t-shirts/

New school year, t-shirts, and Lego club!

8 September 2024Newswebmaster

Hello CEL Members and Volunteers,

The new school year starts this week and our normal opening hours resume starting Friday September 13th.

Our CEL t-shirts are here! You can pick up your order at the library. We ordered 5 extra children’s t-shirts in white in various sizes. They can be purchased at the front desk for 15€ each.

Our Summer Reading Challenge has come to an end. All participants can show their reading logs to the volunteer on duty and pick out a prize!

We are looking for a volunteer to take over the bulletin board in the library. This is a fun opportunity for someone that is creative and crafty! Send an email to Liz.weiser@celstuttgart.de if interested.

Aged 6-12? Don’t forget to join us Saturday 14th for Lego Club from 1:30-2:30.
See you there!

We wish you all a good start in the new school year and happy reading,
The CEL Board

School Holidays coming up – don’t forget to check our opening hours and order your CEL t-shirt

23 July 2024Newswebmaster

Hello CEL members and volunteers,

This Friday is the last chance to order your CEL t-Shirts for delivery in September. There are 3 different designs and lots of sizes and colors to choose from. Get your order forms in by Friday at the library or by email. Here is the the link for the order form. https://celstuttgart.de/exclusive-cel-t-shirts/

Summer school holidays begin this week. We will only be open on Friday afternoons from 2:30-5:30 from now until September 8th. Normal opening hours will resume on Friday September 13th.

Don’t forget, our Summer Reading Challenge is going on until school starts back in September. The reading logs are located at the front desk.

Wishing you all a sunny and safe break!

Happy reading,

The CEL board