Welcome to the Central Library
Open today
There are currently people in the library
Information from the Central Library
opening hours
Monday | 10:00 - 19:00 | |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 19:00 | |
Wednesday | 13:00 - 19:00 | |
Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 | |
Friday | 10:00 - 19:00 | |
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
return
There are return boxes in front of the library entrance. If the library is closed, you can drop off media here. Please note the opening times of the “Forum am Wall”. These are usually: Mon to Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Media returns are not possible on Sundays and public holidays.
Local service
- Barrier-free access
- Free WiFi
- Copy & Print
- PC workstations
- changing table
- Coffee machine
Contact
News from the Central Library
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English-language reading in the Vegesack library
We celebrate English Language Day in Vegesack with a reading by the American writer Holly-Jane Rahlens. She reads from her modern fairy tale “Future Fairy Tales”.
![Portrait: Lars Mytting in a long hallway with old wooden floorboards, doors and a wooden ceiling, surrounded by warm light. It conveys an atmosphere of comfort and tradition.](https://stabi-hb.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/04-23-24_Lars-Mytting-768x456.jpg)
Successful author Lars Mytting comes to the Central Library
We celebrate World Book Day with a reading by the successful Norwegian author Lars Mytting. He presents his new novel together with his translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel.
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Order media online now
With our new offer you can conveniently order your media to your branch.
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A room full of instruments
Would you like to make music? Then our MusicSpace in the Central Library is just right for you!
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Children's libraries
Children play a big role for us. For this reason, we have a separate department for children at each location with a wide range of media.
Appointments in the Central Library
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"We read!"
What is it about?
Reading offer for everyone who would like to get excited about literature in this way.
When and where?
August 6th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.mFree appointment
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»Guided tour of the central library«
What is it about?
Under the motto: “Where can I find something, how can I borrow it myself” we will guide you through the central library.
When and where?
August 6th, 2024 from 5:00 p.mFree appointment
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Literature at Four
What is it about?
Together we talk about literature in a relaxed atmosphere.
When and where?
August 7th, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.mFree appointment
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»LanguageCafé«
What is it about?
German learners meet to speak together.
When and where?
August 8, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.mFree appointment
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“PlayTime”
What is it about?
Offer for everyone aged 14 and over who likes to play board games, card games or quizzes.