Library

Diverse. Accessible to all.

At our library, get access to hundreds of print and electronic reference and language resources, browse through the internet, unwind with our Playstation games, or attend one of the library’s many events. Welcome to the library of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi!

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Library Service Updates

The library has reopened following its renovation and redesign. We look forward to welcoming you.

Opening Hours:
Tue–Sat: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current Notice:
8 August (Fri) | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Silent Book Club: Limited seating during the event. The library will remain open, and all other services will be available.

Library Calendar

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books and media

LENDING

The library is open to the public, for anyone who wants to use its books and media or seeks information related to Germany.

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Library catalogue
Onleihe

The virtual library allows you to borrow digital media over the free-of-charge platform.

Onleihe-Catalog

Information about Onleihe

Reading made easy

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app.

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app. It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

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Our Offers

Virtual Reality

Discover a new dimension of entertainment and access to knowledge with our latest addition: Virtual Reality with Meta Quest- 2!

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Learn and Play

Do you want to meet new people, have fun and practice your German in a playful way? Come join us for Spielzeit!

© Sanyam Bajaj © Sanyam Bajaj
Group Visits

We offer library visits for school classes, German language courses, student groups and other institutions upon appointment.

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Projects

German Newspaper

Kaleidoskop

"Kaleidoskop" - the student newspaper of the Goethe-Institut is packed with articles, poems, recipes, puzzles and much more. Do you enjoy writing and want to actively participate? Find out more here!

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Literature. Poetry. Culture

Goethe Darbaar

A celebration of literature, poetry and the arts — experience readings, performances and conversations with local and international writers, poets and artists at the event series "Goethe Darbaar".

© Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

Reading tips

New arrivals in our digital library

Dive into the new titles of eBooks, eAudios, and eVideos in our digital library Onleihe — free of cost, anytime and anywhere! Discover new releases as well as classics - a wide variety of novels (both in German and English), biographies, young adult titles, and German language learning materials. Happy exploring!