Library

You will find a selection of media in German language and in translation in the library: books, magazines, films, music, apps and games. Find out more about current topics and trends, and get to know Germany.

What we offer

Lending

The library is open to the public and use of books and media in the library is free of charge.

Terms and conditions of lending
Online catalogue
Opening hours and address

eLibrary

The eLibrary is a digital service offered by the Goethe-Institut in Africa which allows you to borrow digital media.

eLibrary ("Onleihe")
Information about the eLibrary

Translation funding

Our translation funding programme supports the publication of books by German authors in another language.

Service for librarians

Events, specialist information and cooperation services for librarians.

further informations

Read and listen

The "Cherrypicker" blog presents selected novels and non-fiction books, graphic novels and stories, audio books and music CDs from the wealth of new German-language publications. Every week a new recommendation, every week an opportunity to discover outstanding texts, images and voices.

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