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.
The Onleihe is the Goethe-Institut’s free digital library. You can access around 20,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, resources for German learners, magazines and newspapers online.
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.
In just 12 hours, Namibian authors, illustrators and designers create beautiful Namibian children's books that anyone can freely translate, print and distribute. In 2026, we organised the third edition.
In this interactive form of reading, the illustrations of the picture book are shown via a kamishibai reading theatre. The Goethe-Institut offers this reading experience for schools and kindergartens. It is also suitable for reading events for larger groups.
Silent Book Club Windhoek
The Silent Book Club Windhoek is a relaxed reading series that invites you to slow down and enjoy focused reading in the company of others. Bring any book or reading material you like and spend a dedicated hour reading quietly together — no pressure, no distractions. Each session offers optional time afterward to connect and exchange thoughts. Open to all readers and all genres.
Festivals, Readings and Poetry
The Goethe-Institut Namibia regularly hosts literary and poetry reading events. A particular focus is placed on supporting emerging writers and artists. Many of these events are organized in collaboration with local partner organizations. In addition, since the founding of the DOEK! Literary Festival, the festival has been regularly hosted at the Goethe-Institut's premises.
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.
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.
