When does the reading with Jürgen Wiebicke take place?

The reading takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the Dornberg Neighborhood Library in the Bürgerzentrum Amt Dornberg, Werther Straße 436, 33619 Bielefeld.

What is the admission price?

The admission costs 10 euros at the box office.

Is registration required?

Registration was required until November 6, 2026. According to the event information, it is already fully booked.

What is First Aid for Democracy Savers about?

Jürgen Wiebicke demonstrates practical ways in which people can strengthen democratic values in everyday life, in their surroundings, and in societal conversations.

Who is Jürgen Wiebicke?

Jürgen Wiebicke is a German journalist and author, host of the WDR-5 format The Philosophical Radio, and author of several non-fiction books on philosophy, society, and democracy.

Jürgen Wiebicke shows how democratic attitude remains alive in everyday life

Name: First Aid for Democracy Savers – Reading and Discussion with Jürgen Wiebicke
Start: 2026-11-12T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtteilbibliothek Dornberg

Jürgen Wiebicke talks about the art of defending democracy in everyday life

When democratic certainties become fragile, political responsibility begins not only in parliament but also at one’s own doorstep. On November 12, 2026, the Dornberg Neighborhood Library in Bielefeld invites you to a reading and a conversation with journalist and author Jürgen Wiebicke. The focus is on his book First Aid for Democracy Savers, which opens up concrete ways to engage democratically in everyday life.

A literary evening about the open society

Jürgen Wiebicke combines journalistic clarity with philosophical reflection. His reading delves into the current tensions of political culture: the increasingly harsh discourse, the rise of far-right forces, and the question of how an open society preserves its democratic foundations. It is not about abstract state theory but about the practical experience of living together.

From political thinking to concrete action

First Aid for Democracy Savers understands democracy as a way of life that thrives on participation, dissent, and conversation. Wiebicke formulates clear rules for people who want to get involved – in their neighborhood, in clubs, at work, or in personal conversations. His narratives connect political education with relatable observations and make it visible how much social impact can arise from small, consistent actions.

Jürgen Wiebicke: Journalist, Philosopher, and Author

The author, born in 1962 in Cologne, studied German studies and philosophy and has been working as a freelance radio journalist since 1997. He is well-known, among other things, as the host of the WDR-5 format The Philosophical Radio. Wiebicke is also part of the program management of the international philosophy festival phil.cologne. For his journalistic work, he received the Media Ethics Award META from the Stuttgart Media University in 2012.

His other books include Are We Allowed to Stay the Way We Are?, Walking Through a Nervous Country, Ten Rules for Democracy Savers, Seven Herring, and Emotional Equilibrium Disturbance. His linguistic art lies in the connection of philosophical precision, accessible argumentation, and a pronounced attention to societal nuances.

Reading atmosphere and author encounter

The Dornberg Neighborhood Library creates the right setting for a concentrated literary experience. Amidst books and conversations, an intimate atmosphere develops where Wiebicke’s voice, his intellectual precision, and the closeness to the audience have an immediate effect. The event is aimed at all who understand political education not as a distant subject, but as part of their own lives.

The evening is already fully booked. It nevertheless shows how strong the need for orientation, exchange, and shared responsibility is within the urban society.

Conclusion: Democracy begins with the next conversation

Visitors can expect an engaging reading followed by a conversational atmosphere about democratic attitude, civil courage, and the future of the open society. Jürgen Wiebicke transforms political theory into an invitation to act. Those who wish to keep democracy alive will find in this evening thought-provoking ideas, linguistic clarity, and concrete encouragement.