Reader in the library Photo: Desmond Roberts

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.

eLibrary

The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan in India which allows you to borrow digital media.

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.

'Little Library' in the Cafeteria

For book lovers we offer a trolley filled with books in the cafeteria.  Everybody is welcome to browse, take away, and leave some. Lend your hand in recycling knowledge.