Heidelberg
City Library Heidelberg Michael Kempf

Stadtbücherei Heidelberg

Germany

With an average of 20,000 new books and media per year, the public library remains up to date. Older media find new owners at an in-house flea market. The existing holdings can be searched in the online catalogue. Through this portal it is also possible to pre-order books and extend loan periods. With the book bus, the public library in the city area is also mobile. With 5,000 books and media on board and more than 20,000 media in the magazine, 22 stops are served weekly.

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