Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek
open until 7pm
Berliner Stadtbibliothek
open until 7pm

Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek
Blücherplatz 1, 10961 Berlin

open until 7pm
  • Mon – Fri 10am – 9pm
  • Sat 10am – 7pm
  • Sun 11am – 5pm
Mon – Fri
10am – 9pm
Sat
10am – 7pm
Sun
11am – 5pm

Children's and Youth Library

  • Mon – Fri 1pm – 7pm
  • Sat 10am – 7pm
  • Sun 11am – 5pm
Mon – Fri
1pm – 7pm
Sat
10am – 7pm
Sun
11am – 5pm

Berliner Stadtbibliothek
Breite Straße 30-36, 10178 Berlin

open until 7pm
  • Mon – Fri 10am – 9pm
  • Sat 10am – 7pm
Mon – Fri
10am – 9pm
Sat
10am – 7pm

Berlin Collections

  • Mon – Sat 10am – 7pm
Mon – Fri
10am – 7pm
Sat
10am – 7pm

The ZLB remains closed on public holidays. There is no on-site library consultation on Sundays.

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Zentral- und
Landesbibliothek
Berlin

+ + + Conversion of the sorting system: from 24-26 June in AGB - outdoor machine out of service from 7-10 am; 27 June in BStB - outdoor machine out of service from 7-10 am.

From 01.07.: New service times - Mon: 10.00-20.00, Tue-Sat: 10.00-19.00 (opening times remain unchanged). More information at zlb.de/funding-cuts/ + + +

On our mind

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    Foreign language collections

    Are you interested in foreign languages? Discover foreign language literature at our library in Berlin, and…

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    Funding cuts

    2.2 million euros are missing! The ZLB is feeling the cuts. This will affect your library use. You can find…

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The digital offers of the VÖBB We bring the library to your home!

our library card gives you access to e-books, e-audios, e-papers and e-magazines. You can stream films and music for free or get further education - all with your card for 10 euros a year.

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Further services

We have a lot to offer. Let us surprise you. 

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    Cinematheque

    The ZLB Cinematheque offers the most extensive collection of films accessible to the public offered by any …

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    Music library

    Where in Berlin can you borrow CDs, sheet music and vinyl records, and stream music? At our music library, …

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    Library card

    Whether books, films or works of art – with our library card, you can access various collections throughout…

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Often asked...

You can collect pre-ordered media from the collection area. You will find the pre-ordered media under your collection code. You can find this code online in your library account.

Please use the self-service machines in the collection area to borrow pre-ordered media. Pre-ordered items from the Children and Youth Library (KiJuBi) can be found in the central collection area of the American Memorial Library (AGB). If you do not want to borrow an item you have pre-ordered, simply tell our staff when you visit the library.

The collection code looks like this:
Library card number: 123114[56]609
Name: A.N. Other
Collection code: 56 Mu

Yes, via Wi-Fi hotspots (wireless local area network hotspots). Access is free of charge and unrestricted.

Basically, visiting the library and using the workspaces, numerous services, advisory offerings, and events is free of charge – you only need a library card to borrow items.

You can extend the loan periods yourself at the library, at the OPACs desks or at the self-service terminals. You can obtain proof of renewal showing the new loan periods only at the self-service terminals. You can also manage your library account and renew media online at www.voebb.de.

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