Schildi listens - and the neighborhood tells in Bielefeld-Schildesche

Event: Schildi listens - and the neighborhood tells in Dorothee-Sölle-Haus, Schildescher Str. 103, 33611 Bielefeld on 12. May 2026

Date and Time

12. May 2026 15:30

Location

Dorothee-Sölle-Haus, Evangelisches Johanneswerk gGmbH
Schildescher Str. 103o, 33611 Bielefeld, Deutschland

Price

Free

About this Event

Literature & Readings

Mood

Relaxed

Venue Type

Inside

Schildi listens - and the neighborhood tells: A storytelling café full of memories, voices, and new encounters

In the Dorothee-Sölle-Haus in Bielefeld-Schildesche, a literary and socially touching space for stories from the neighborhood opens on May 12, 2026. The storytelling café invites you to share memories, reflect on change, and experience the neighborhood as a vibrant storytelling laboratory.

Told reality instead of silent hindsight

It's not about a big stage here, but about the fine art of listening. In a cozy atmosphere with coffee, tea, and pastries, a literary experience is created that takes everyday history seriously and forms collective narratives from individual memories. The turtle Schildi becomes a symbol of patience, attention, and a neighborhood that questions itself.

Literary quality in conversation

The format combines storytelling café, memory work, and creative writing impulses. Anyone who wishes can not only tell their own stories but also capture them in short texts or small collages. This is where the special linguistic art of this afternoon lies: From personal observations, small literary miniatures grow that make the feeling of life in Schildesche visible.

Location with atmosphere and closeness

The Dorothee-Sölle-Haus provides the appropriate framework for this open exchange. As a location in the neighborhood, it creates closeness, tranquility, and an inviting reading atmosphere, even though no classical reading takes place here. The event lives on conversation, encounters, and the openness with which stories are received.

Who will benefit from the visit

The storytelling café is aimed at people interested in local history, cultural participation, and a vibrant culture of remembrance. Whether long-time residents, curious visitors, or simply friends of good conversations: This literary format opens perspectives on the past, present, and future of a neighborhood.

Conclusion: Those who want to not only see the neighborhood but also hear it will find here an inspiring afternoon full of personal voices and shared memories. The storytelling café promises a warm, approachable, and inspiring space for encounters. Definitely experience it live and become part of the narrative.

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