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Sri Lanka
 Library

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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 Sri Lanka!

Library Service Updates


THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!


Our library is open to the public

Monday – Thursday:
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Friday:
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Saturday:
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sunday:
Closed


Our Services:
We welcome you to enjoy:

– Borrowing and returning books and media
– Exploring and browsing our collections
– Internet access for study and research
– Comfortable seating areas for reading and quiet work
– A dedicated PS4 gaming corner, offering a fun and relaxing recreational experience

Our Offers

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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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Onleihe

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

Browse our catalog and discover the current selection of print and audiovisual media in German and English.
BibToGo © Goethe-Institut

Digital Library
 BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app and your personal library account. It provides all services of our library at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere. Download BibToGo now to your mobile device and carry our entire library in your pocket. Just search for BibToGo on Google Play / App Store.
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Onleihe
 Reading made easy

When "easy readers" are too easy: For learners of German at the B2 and C1 levels, we recommend e-books in the Onleihe, our free digital library.
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Translation Funding

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

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

Projects

Sister Library (GI Banner) © Sister Library

A Celebration of Women
 Sister Library

Sister Library, led by Indigenous artist aqui Thami, is a vibrant art initiative that goes beyond the conventional concept of a library. Rooted in the celebration of women, it intertwines literature with community involvement to nurture diverse and inclusive connections. As an evolving and generative artwork, Sister Library is a space dedicated to celebrating female creativity—housing works by women writers, artists, and zine makers.
The Infinite Library / Website Banner © Goethe-Institut

Virtual Reality
 The Infinite Library

The Infinite Library is a travelling installation that uses VR and other media to reimagine the future of libraries as interactive spaces that engage visitors through multisensory forms of storytelling. It seeks to embed human stories within a much grander narrative, one which includes the birth of our planet and the evolution of all life forms.
Children`s Book Project © EL BOUM

Vision's for Children's Books
 DRIN

The focus of the project lies on representation regarding children of colour – always with an intersectional approach. With the term “intersectional” we mean the way in which different types of discrimination (i.e. unfair treatment because of racism, sexism, classism, ableism etc.) are linked to and affect each other.

Contact

Library
Tel: +94 11 2694562 ext. 30
library-colombo@goethe.de

Dhammika Kodithuwakku
Library-Assistant
Tel: +94 11 2694562
dammika.koddituwakku@goethe.de

 

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