Goethe-Institut New York Bibliothek

Library

In our library you'll find the only collection of its kind in the US, offering German-language books and media that inform about current trends and contemporary themes from Germany.

What we offer

Lending Service

Our library is open to the public and the in-house use of books and media are free of charge. Membership is required for borrowing privileges.

eLibrary

The eLibrary is the free, virtual library of the Goethe-Institut for the USA. Once you've registered, you can download emedia onto your device directly or via app.

Information Service

We're here to answer your questions relating to German language and culture.

Translation Grant Program

The Goethe-Institut’s translation grant program supports non-German publishers in publishing German-language literature, with the aim of making works accessible to non-German speaking readers.

Service and Activities

German Consultation for language course students in the Library

Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm

Missed a class? Need help with your homework? Our German consultation for language course students is on demand, so please register in advance via an email to language@newyork.goethe.org.
 

German Book Club

Our monthly Book Club reads contemporary works of German literature.

Current Writing in German

What's new in the German literary scene? Here we'll keep you informed about current events, authors to discover, new publications and translations into English.

Service for librarians

Events, specialist information and cooperation services for librarians.

Librarian in Residence

The Librarian in Residence blog provides impressions, ideas and insights from the library scene in the United States and Germany.