The Stadtbibliothek in easy language
Libraries in Bremen are called city libraries. That's why the heavy word city library is in this text. There are 8 city libraries in Bremen. The city libraries have: The right offer for every person.
What can I do in the city library?
- meet me
- read
- learn
- play
- inform me
- borrow something
- use computer
What's in the city library?
- Books
- newspapers and magazines
- Music
- Audio books
- Movies
- Console games
- games
All of this is called: media
How can I use the city library?
I need a card for the city library.
The ID is called: Bibcard. The Bibcard costs money. I pay the money once a year.
How much does a Bibcard cost?
- I am a child, student or refugee. The Bibcard does not cost any money.
- I am 18 to 27 years old. The Bibcard costs 16 euros.
- I am 28 to 64 years old. The Bibcard costs 26 euros.
- I get a pension or don't have a job. The Bibcard costs 16 euros. For this I need a certificate from the office.
- I am 65 years or older. The Bibcard costs 16 euros.
I'm bringing the media back late. What happens?
I have to pay money. It costs 30 cents for each item, each day.
How long can I borrow media?
I can keep most media for 3 weeks. Then I have to return them. I have to watch out for myself when the 3 weeks are over. I have to hand in media on time. The date is also on the receipt.
How can I keep media longer?
I'm going to the city library. I say to an employee: Please extend my media. I give the employee my Bibcard. Then I can keep the media again for 3 weeks. Or: I'll call the city library. The telephone number is: 0421 361-24465
How do I get a Bibcard?
I'm going to the city library.
I bring these things with me:
- Personal ID card or travel passport with registration certificate from the Bremen Residents' Registration Office.
- Money for the Bibcard.
- Registration form for the Bibcard: I fill out the registration form. I sign the registration form.
What is important?
The Bibcard is just for me. I am not allowed to give the Bibcard to anyone.
I have to say this to an employee at the city library:
- When the Bibcard is gone.
- When I have a new address.
- When I have a new name.