Library

Diverse. Open to all.

You will find a selection of media in German language and in translation in the library: books, magazines, films, music, apps and games as well as children- and youth literature. Find out more about current topics and trends, and get to know Germany.


Literature © Goethe-Institut Namibia

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Projects

Reading Promotion

We offer a variety of activities for libraries, schools and kindergartens. Book the Goethe-Institut for a reading session and listen to our storyteller. Take a look at our pages and find out more.

Storytelling

Booksprint Namibia

In a single day, four creative volunteer teams from Namibia worked in just 12 hours to create beautiful Namibian children's books that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute.
Take part and apply now for the 2024 Booksprint Version

Teambooksprint @ Goethe-Institut @ Goethe-Institut

Picture book cinema

In this interactive form of reading, the illustration of the picture book is projected onto a wall or large television. The Goethe-Institut offers this reading experience for schools and kindergartens. It is also suitable for reading events for larger groups.

Bilderbuchkino with Pauline

Virtually Yours

A series of online discussions - Virtual Gatherings - with renowned author Zukiswa Wanner, exploring contemporary African literature with writers.
The aim of Virtually Yours is to create an online platform for avid readers, writers and authors interested in African literature.
 

Virtually Yours 2023 @ Goethe-Institut Namibia @ Goethe-Institut Namibia

Short Stories

In November 2020, the Goethe-Institut called on Namibians or people living in Namibia to write a short story on the theme "In Times of a Pandemic". Preparatory writing workshops were also held over three weeks. Now the book has been published.

In times of pandemic book banner @photo: Leonard Andreas @photo: Leonard Andreas

Robotic for Children

The Goethe-Institut Namibia in cooperation with MindsInAction presents a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Programme that aims to offer Namibian learners a new approach to knowledge and unveil a path to the application of 21st century skills.

robotics post Graphics | Beso Media Graphics | Beso Media

BibToGo

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app.

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app. Our Library App for your personal library account with which you can access our (online) media and services at any time.

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Our Library App for your personal library account with which you can access our (online) media and services at any time.

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What we offer

Translation funding

Our translation funding programme supports the publication of books by German authors in another language.

Books on a shelf Foto: © Goethe-Institut Budapest Foto: © Goethe-Institut Budapest

German Cinema

Discover over 100 films in our Onleihe and stream for free! For streaming the films you need a computer.

Illustration: People on sofas in front of a huge laptop and a huge screen. © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Service for librarians

Events, specialist information and cooperation services for librarians.

Servicio para bibliotecarios Foto: © Goethe-Institut Foto: © Goethe-Institut

We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany. Find them by topic below:

Art and Culture © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

Series © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

Suitable for children © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

Germany in all its diversity © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank © Goethe-Institut / Tobias Schrank

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