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.
We now have some items available for loan at our interim premises. These include a limited selection of magazines, novels and children's books. We will resume our full library services when we move to our new building in 2026.
The Onleihe is Goethe-Institut’s digital library (eLibrary). About 20,000 German language eBooks, audio books, movies, materials for German language learners, magazines and newspapers are available for downloading from the Onleihe.
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 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. Another edition of Booksprint Namibia is planned for 2026.
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.
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.
