A man and a woman are playing chess on the floor in the reading garden.
Visitors sit on the steps of the reading garden.
Two men are playing chess on the floor in the reading garden.
A man is playing the piano.
Tag tool workshop with children.
Children are sitting in front of a screen.
A man is looking at the Library of Things.
A man is reading a newspaper in the reading lounge.
A father wearing VR glasses is being guided by his two children.
Author interview
Families are tinkering with the code factory.
Visitors listen to a lecture in the Wall Hall.
A father is doing crafts with his son.

Information from the Central Library

Opening hours

Monday10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday13:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday10:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

return

There are return boxes in front of the library entrance. You can return items here when the library is closed. Please note the opening hours of the "Forum am Wall." These are generally: Mon to Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Item returns are not possible on Sundays and public holidays.

On-site service

  • Barrier-free access
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Copy & Print
  • PC workstations
  • Changing table
  • coffee machine

contact

Am Wall 201
28195 Bremen

Director: Tina Echterdiek

Stops: Domsheide or Schüsselkorb
Lines: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 Bus lines: 24, 25

News from the Central Library

Portrait of Dr. Janosch Schobin

Together against loneliness: The program of the Sustainability Action Days

Loneliness can affect anyone. Our Sustainability Action Days, from September 18th to October 8th, invite you to meet, exchange ideas and share experiences in our libraries.

#Sustainability #Homepage
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Questions and answers about the online lending service 3.0

We have switched to the Onleihe 3.0 platform. Here's what you need to know about the app, registration, and usage.

#Homepage
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Digital guides help with the use of the ID card app

Digital administration made easy: Starting September 15th, digital guides will be available at the central library to help users get started with the ID card app, BundID and other digital administrative services.

#Homepage
Locations: Central Library
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Film of the Month: “The Perfect Boss”

"The Perfect Boss" uses dark humor to expose the arrogance of an entrepreneur whose facade is increasingly crumbling. You can watch this comedy starring Javier Bardem for free with your BIBCARD on filmfriend.

#Homepage
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New newsletter for educational professionals

With ALLES Bildung, there will soon be a new newsletter for everyone who works with children and young people in crèches, daycare centers and schools.

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Appointments at the Central Library

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Dr. Christian Hardinghaus (Osnabrück): “The bookseller from Königsberg”

What is it about?

The novel is set in Königsberg during the final months of the war in 1945. The story centers on the young bookseller Frieda, who, amidst book bans, bombing raids, and growing fear, clings to the power of literature.

When and where?

Mon, 14.09.2026 at 18:00
Central Library
Wall Hall (external access via Am Wall)

Free appointment

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An elderly woman at a tablet.

Digital consultation hours at the central library

What is it about?

During the digital consultation, a digital guide from the outpatient care bridge offers support in dealing with digital devices and their application possibilities.

When and where?

Tue, 15.09.2026, 11:30 - 13:30
Central Library
Event area on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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Children watch a picture book cinema.

Picture Book Cinema in the Central Library: "Sleep Well, Little Bat, Away"

What is it about?

A picture book cinema with reading and storytelling for children aged 4 and up.

When and where?

Tue, 15.09.2026 at 16:00
Central Library
Children's library on the 3rd floor

Free appointment

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Portrait of Eike Besuden and Franziska Mencz

On the International Day of Democracy: The Holocaust, 80 years later. With Eike Besuden and Franziska Mencz

What is it about?

The documentary film "Give Up? – Never!" and the book EMIGRANTE by Eike Besuden provide information on the question: What remains 80 years after the Holocaust, illustrated by the example of the Bamberger family from Bremen?

When and where?

Tue, 15.09.2026, 18:00 - 20:00
Central Library
Wall Hall (external access via Am Wall)

Free appointment

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A woman sits opposite another person with a book.

Literature at Four

What is it about?

Do you enjoy reading and talking about literature?

When and where?

Wed, 16.09.2026, 16:00 - 16:30
Central Library
Lounge by the window on the 1st floor

Free appointment

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