The Goethe-Institut London will stay closed over the summer. During this time, we will work hard on making the library a safe place for you to return to in autumn.
All library loans have been renewed until 1 October 2020 and there will be no charges for anything on loan until that point.
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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.
NEW Library Opening Hours
Library Open
Mon–Fri
09:00–20:30
Sat
09:00–17:00
Sun
closed
Library Reception Desk
Mon–Thu
13:00–18:30
Every 2nd Sat of the month
13:00–17:00
Difference Between Opening Hours and Library Reception Desk Hours
Our opening hours have changed! To allow our readers to use the library outside library reception desk hours, our library doors are now open for longer.
During these hours you can work, study and read in the Library, use our laptops and meet friends. Members can borrow and return materials using the RFID self check kiosk. Please note, at certain times parts of the library may not be accessible.
If you want to join as a library member, if you need information about the collection or about Germany please visit during service hours of the library reception desk.
Our eLibrary "Onleihe" offers access to more than 23,000 German-language media such as eBooks, audio books and music, newspapers, magazines and films, free of charge.
Reviews of new German-language titles - a selection from Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The essential resource for publishers, translators, booksellers and readers.
You're interested in exploring new worlds through interesting books? Come along to one of our book clubs and join in a discussion.The book clubs are free of charge, and take place in the bright and comfortable rooms of the Goethe-Institut London Library - or online.
The visitors of Exhibition Road Festival 2019 in London left us heartwarming notes.