Loneliness can affect anyone. The German Library Association (dbv) and the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (BMBFSFJ) are therefore calling for participation in the nationwide campaign month “Together in the Library” from November 1 through 30, 2026. With their diverse offerings for creativity, continuing education, and networking, libraries are hubs for people from all walks of life. They are open, safe, and consumption-free spaces—places where we can combat loneliness together. 

Loneliness is not a personal weakness, but an issue that can affect people at any stage of life or have been with them for a long time. Libraries throughout Germany are participating in the “Together in the Library” campaign month and addressing the topic through various events and activities. 

At the City Library, every day we’re open is an opportunity to work together in the reading room, view our exhibition, browse the open-shelf section, or attend an event. Especially for this campaign month, we invite you to strike up a conversation with others at the circulation desk. To coincide with our current exhibition, we’re making reprints of historical board games available for you to try out together. Campaign materials from the dbv provide further inspiration on the topic.