Tinkering plus 1 at the EAB: Creative family fun in Jena

Tinkering, marveling, and building your own ideas at the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena

At the Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena, a family experience full of curiosity, discovery joy, and learning fun awaits on Tuesday, 29.09.2026, at 16:00 o'clock. The open tinkering offer is aimed at children, teenagers, and adults aged 5 to 99 years and is announced as a free offer in the workshop on level 0. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/895156?category=&content_vkliste_page=10&date_from=21.09.2026&date_to=05.10.2026&utm_source=openai))

Get hands-on, try out, think along

With electronics construction kits, Kapla blocks, marble runs, and wooden trains, as well as magnetic building sets, space is created for joint exploration. This playfully strengthens fine motor skills, concentration, and problem-solving ability and is ideal for an age-appropriate family afternoon. ([stadtbibliothek-jena.de](https://www.stadtbibliothek-jena.de/de/veranstaltungen/1042334?template_id=6130&utm_source=openai))

A new plus every Tuesday

The special thing about Tinkering plus 1: In addition to the open crafting and building offer, there is something new to discover every Tuesday. In the program overview, learning robots, upcycling ideas, windmills, bookmarks, and on 29.09.2026, a writing workshop will be featured. This connects technology, creativity, and language into a child-friendly learning experience. ([stadtbibliothek-jena.de](https://www.stadtbibliothek-jena.de/de/veranstaltungen/1042332?template_id=6130&utm_source=openai))

Family-friendly and easily accessible

The Ernst-Abbe-Library is considered a lively educational and cultural center in Jena, with offerings for children, schools, parents, and families. The venue is centrally located at Engelplatz 2 in 07743 Jena and is part of a modern library with children's and youth areas. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/ernst-abbe-buecherei/605335?category=&content_vkliste_page=1&date_from=07.09.2026&date_to=07.11.2026&utm_source=openai))

Safety and trust for families

The offer takes place in a library workshop and is designed as a bad weather offer suitable for families. Due to the open structure, children can experiment in a calm environment, while adults accompany and participate together. ([jena-veranstaltungen.de](https://www.jena-veranstaltungen.de/event/tuefteln-plus-1-in-der-eab?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: Tinkering plus 1 at the EAB brings crafting fun, explorer spirit, and shared time to one place. Anyone interested in creative experimentation in Jena should experience this free family offer live. ([jenakultur.de](https://www.jenakultur.de/de/1042336?template_id=5951&utm_source=openai))

Official channels of Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eab_jena
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EABJena
• YouTube: no official profile found
• Website: https://www.jenakultur.de/de/einrichtungen/ernst-abbe-buecherei/605335

Sources:

• JenaKultur - Tinkering plus 1 at the EAB
• JenaKultur - Ernst-Abbe-Library Jena
• City Library Jena - Tinkering plus 1 at the EAB
• JenaKultur PDF - Reading Marathon 2022 with Social Media References
• Jena Events - Tinkering plus 1 at the EAB