Lending service

The library is open to the general public. Reference use of the library and information centre is free of charge. To borrow books and other materials, you need a valid library card. To obtain one, simply fill out a membership application form and return it with one passport size photo of yourself and the necessary membership fee.

Library cards are available at the following rates:

AdultsKsh 800 per year
StudentsKsh 400 per year


Loan periods:
Books: 3 weeks
Audio cassettes: 2 days
Videos: 2 days
CDs, CD-ROMs and DVDs: 2 days

Renewals:
The loan period may be extended, provided that other library users have not reserved the materials. We regret that loans of videos and DVDs cannot be renewed. For renewals, please contact us through:
Tel: +254 20 2224640
bl@nairobi.goethe.org

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