When does Gamezone take place?

Gamezone takes place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 3 PM to 6 PM.

What age is Gamezone suitable for?

The offer is aimed at youth aged 12 and up.

Where does the gaming event take place?

Gamezone takes place at the gaming tower in the youth area of the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek Jena at Engelplatz 2.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

What is required to borrow a controller?

Controllers can be borrowed at the information desk in the youth area against a deposit. A library card, student ID, monthly pass, or ID card is accepted as a deposit.

Is there an offer for younger children?

For younger gaming enthusiasts, there is Game On on Thursdays from 3 PM to 6 PM in the workshop. The offer combines gaming and board games for children up to 11 years old.

Gamezone in Jena: Gaming, Friendship, and Shared Fun for Youth

Name: Gamezone: Gaming for Youth
Start: 2026-10-28T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-28T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Ernst-Abbe-Bücherei Jena

Gamezone in Jena: Play together, discover, and have fun

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the youth library of the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek Jena will become the meeting point for gaming-enthusiastic youth aged 12 and up. From 3 PM to 6 PM, the gaming tower will be available for friends to play video games together and enjoy a vibrant shared time.

Gaming with Friends in the Youth Library

Here, teamwork, joy of play, and curious experimentation count. Young people can experience digital games together, exchange ideas, and discover new game concepts. The open event combines modern gaming with the protected environment of a public library.

Ages Appropriate and Simple

Gamezone is aimed at youth aged 12 and up. Controllers can be borrowed at the information desk in the youth area against a deposit. The Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek accepts a library card, student ID, monthly pass, or ID card as a deposit.

Fun Learning, Media Literacy, and Community

Playing video games together promotes not only joy and amazement but also communication, cooperation, and a conscious handling of digital media. Young people experience gaming as a social learning experience and actively shape their free time with others. The child and youth-friendly environment creates space for curiosity, exchange, and a safe family experience.

Alternative for Younger Gaming Fans

For younger children, the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek offers the Game On event. It takes place on Thursdays from 3 PM to 6 PM in the workshop and combines gaming with board games for children up to 11 years old.

Conclusion: Play Together and Discover New Favorite Games

Gamezone invites youth aged 12 and up to a free gaming afternoon with friends. Those who love digital games, want to meet new people, and experience exciting gaming moments together will find a suitable meeting place at the gaming tower of the Ernst-Abbe-Bibliothek.