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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

Library Reopening on 16 May 2026

After a temporary closure due to the redesign and relocation of the library spaces, the library will reopen on 16 May 2026 at 12:00 PM. We are happy to welcome our visitors back to the newly redesigned library and look forward to seeing you again soon.

On 16 May, the library will open from 12:00 PM onwards only.
Regular opening hours from 17 May onwards:
Tue–Sat: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We are also pleased to share that the library will once again be open on Sundays.

Returns during closure:
You may return borrowed materials during the closure. A return box is available with the security guards.

Meanwhile, you can continue to access our digital services: Explore our digital media collection through Onleihe our digital library

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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!

    VR in the library © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

  • 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!

    Meet and Practice German © Sanyam Bajaj © Sanyam Bajaj

  • Group Visits

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

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

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!

    Schüler*innenzeitung © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

  • 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 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!

The library at Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan has been a reliable source of knowledge and inspiration for me. From German literature to contemporary magazines, films, and language learning materials, the library offers an extensive collection that has helped me improve my German skills. One service that stands out for me is the digital library (Onleihe). Being able to access a wide range of eBooks, audiobooks, newspapers, and films anytime, anywhere has been incredibly convenient. This service has made learning more flexible, allowing me to stay connected with German language resources even from home.

Megha Arora, German Teacher

Megha arora © Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan

Translation Funding

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

Translation programme

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Opening Hours

Tue–Sat:
09.30 am–06.00 pm

Address

3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110 001
India

Contact

WhatsApp:

+91 98732 61221

Tel.

+ 91 11 23471124

E-Mail

library-delhi@goethe.de

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