Large selection of books and reading café on November 22nd in Arheilgen
Book lovers can look forward to the traditional autumn book fair hosted by the German Red Cross (DRK) local chapter in Arheilgen-Wixhausen. On Sunday, November 22, 2026, the DRK premises at Messeler Straße 112b in Darmstadt-Arheilgen will once again be transformed into a meeting place for readers. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can expect a wide selection of books from various genres. The event will also feature a reading café with homemade cakes and pastries.
Large selection of literature and non-fiction books
The autumn book fair has become a regular event organized by the German Red Cross (DRK) local branch in Arheilgen-Wixhausen. Visitors can browse books and discover new reading material in the vehicle hall of the DRK headquarters.
The offerings include novels and other literature, non-fiction and specialist books, as well as children's books. The book fair thus caters to readers of different age groups and interests.
Reading café with homemade cakes
In addition to the books on offer, the reading café is a traditional part of the autumn book fair. Guests can enjoy coffee or tea in the neighboring Muckerhaus.
The German Red Cross team offers a diverse selection of homemade cakes and tarts. The reading café invites visitors to combine their visit to the book fair with a relaxing break.
The German Red Cross (DRK) accepts book donations
To ensure a wide selection is offered again this year, the book fair team welcomes book donations.
The local association requests that only books be donated that are interesting and useful for visitors to the book fair.
Three fixed dates have been set aside for accepting book donations. The books can be dropped off at Garage 1 of the German Red Cross (DRK) accommodation at Messeler Straße 112b.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Saturday, November 14, 2026: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m
Wednesday, November 18, 2026: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
Submissions are not possible outside of these deadlines.
Emergency vehicle access routes must remain clear
When delivering book donations, an important traffic regulation must be observed: A no-stopping zone generally applies in the forecourt in front of the garages.
There are two emergency service exits there that must be kept clear at all times. The local German Red Cross branch therefore requests that these access routes not be blocked, even during book drop-off.
The most important data
What: Autumn Book Fair of the German Red Cross Arheilgen-Wixhausen
When: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
Where: German Red Cross accommodation, Messeler Straße 112b, Darmstadt-Arheilgen
Offer: Literature, non-fiction and specialist books, children's books and other books
Reading café: Homemade cakes and tarts, as well as coffee and tea in the Muckerhaus
Book donations: November 7th and 14th, 9 am to 12 pm, and November 18th, 6 pm to 8 pm
Drop-off point for book donations: Garage 1 of the German Red Cross accommodation
Important note: Observe the no-stopping zone and emergency service access routes in front of the garages
Further information: www.drk-arheilgen.de
(DARMSTADT – RED/DRK)
