Create Your Own Comic in Bochum: Creative Free Comic Day for Children
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An Afternoon Full of Panels, Imagination, and Comic Magic in Gerthe
The Gerthe Branch Library invites you to a creative comic workshop on May 11, 2026, centered around Free Comic Day. Children aged 10 and up will develop their own comic stories using the Lego Story Starter, transforming ideas into small narrative worlds filled with excitement, humor, and visual language. The event is free of charge, but registration is required. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/gestalte-deinen-eigenen-comic-zum-gratis-comic-tag-1.html))
When Images Become Narratives
Comics are among the most vibrant forms of contemporary literature: they combine language, rhythm, visual dramaturgy, and reading promotion to create an immediate literary experience. This is the allure of this workshop. Those who participate will not only experience a reading atmosphere in a broader sense but also the birth of their own narrative, composed of drawing, sequence, and imagination. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/gestalte-deinen-eigenen-comic-zum-gratis-comic-tag-1.html))
A Place Close to the Local Community
The Gerthe Branch Library in the North School Center is a familiar cultural venue in the northern part of Bochum. The library is located at Heinrichstraße 4 in 44805 Bochum, regularly open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is equipped with an elevator. It is important for visitors to note: access is currently on foot via Schwerinstraße at house number 45. ([bochum.de](https://www.bochum.de/Stadtbuecherei-Zentralbuecherei/Zweigbuecherei-Gerthe?utm_source=openai))
Free Comic Day as a Promotion for Reading with Pop Culture
Free Comic Day has long been a strong symbol for reading promotion and literary diversity. In Bochum, the action day for children and families provides an accessible entry into the world of comics and mangas. The format directly addresses young readers, promotes creative storytelling, and simultaneously strengthens the connection between book culture and pop aesthetics. ([stadtbuecherei.bochum.de](https://stadtbuecherei.bochum.de/-/gratis-comic-tag-2025))
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For those who want to not only read comics but invent them, Gerthe offers an inspiring place for creativity and a passion for literature. The workshop promises a lively afternoon full of imagination, drawing fun, and personal stories. Those who wish to participate should register in advance and experience Free Comic Day live. ([bochum-tourismus.de](https://www.bochum-tourismus.de/was-ist-los/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltung/gestalte-deinen-eigenen-comic-zum-gratis-comic-tag-1.html))
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