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 the latest PS4 games, or attend one of the library’s many events. Our friendly and professional staff is eager to serve you. Welcome to the library of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi!

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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.
- Library Online Registration
- Library catalogue
Onleihe

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

Reading tips

New Media

There are new media in the library every month. We recommend the following from the latest additions:

Heide Marie, Karin Geiss Lieblingsplätze

Später möchte ich mal ...

Benjamin Knödler, Christine Knödler Young Rebels

Krisha Kops Das ewige Rauschen

Our Offers

Library Visits

The library offers library visits and guided tours for schools, German language learners, and institutions and groups.

Library Visit © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

Translation Funding

The Translation Funding program supports the publication of books by German authors in another language.

Translation Funding © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

Service and Partnerships

Resource sharing, events, specialist information and cooperation services for librarians.

Service and Partnerships © Colorbox

Learn and Play

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

Meet and Practice German © Sanyam Bajaj

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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Projects

Storytelling
Once Upon a Tomorrow

Once Upon a Tomorrow brings together narrative experts to think, explore, prototype — and imagine new modes of narrative change that lead to collective action of hope.

Once Upon a Tomorrow

German Newspaper
Schüler*innenzeitung

The student newspaper is back after 22 long years. It is a way for students and learners of German to engage with the German language outside of the classroom. With articles, poems, interviews, recipes, puzzles and much more, this newspaper is from you, for you.

Literature. Poetry. Culture
Goethe Darbaar

Goethe Darbaar is an experience and exchange of literature, poetry, culture, and language: a series of six live events featuring readings, performances, and conversations by local and international writers, poets, and acts.

Literary Events
Lese-Literati

Lese-Literati is a series of storytelling that celebrates readers, book-lovers, and writers. Celebrating the love of books and literature, the series offers a whole enchilada: from meet the author events to author panels and literary debates, and more.

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Opening Hours

Tue–Sat: 09:30–18:00

Sun: 11:00–16:00

Closed on Mondays.

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