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
01.05.2026closed
14.05.2026 - 16.05.2026closed
25.05.2026closed

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

All libraries will be closed from May 14th to 16th

Due to maintenance work, borrowing, returning, ordering, or searching is not possible during this time. Our digital services are also unavailable.

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Image for the exhibition: Creating peace

Make peace

The exhibition “Creating Peace” from May 11th to June 27th, 2026 can be seen in the Wall Hall of the Central Library

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Locations: Central Library
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A person is looking at the app on a tablet

New digital language learning offer

With our new language learning platform Transparent Language Online, you have access to over 110 languages. Use it anytime in your browser or via the app.

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Our opening hours in May

Around the holidays in May, some libraries have changed their opening hours. Therefore, there may be delays with the online ordering service.

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“Hope” © Ahmad Tavakkoli & Joachim Koetzle

Exhibition: “Orient and Occident” – A Dialogue

Persian calligraphy by Ahmad Tavakkoli and photographs by Joachim Koetzle…

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Locations: Central Library
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Appointments at the Central Library

MAY
18

Be My Eyes – Overcoming barriers together

What is it about?

To mark the 14th German Diversity Day, we present the app “Be My Eyes”.

When and where?

Mon, 18.05.2026, 10:00 - 19:00
Central Library
Event area on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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MAY
19

Be My Eyes – Overcoming barriers together

What is it about?

To mark the 14th German Diversity Day, we present the app “Be My Eyes”.

When and where?

Tue, 19.05.2026, 10:00 - 19:00
Central Library
Event area on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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MAY
19
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, 19.05.2026, 11:30 - 13:30
Central Library
Event area on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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MAY
19

Be My Eyes – Overcoming barriers together

What is it about?

To mark the 14th German Diversity Day, we present the app “Be My Eyes”.

When and where?

Tue, 19.05.2026, 13:00 - 19:00
Central Library
Event area on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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MAY
19

Tagtool: Digital drawing and animation

What is it about?

Digital drawing workshop for children aged 10 and up.

When and where?

Tue, 19.05.2026, 16:00 - 18:30
Central Library
Learning studio on the 2nd floor

Free appointment

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