Library card in plain language

You want to use the services of a library?

Some people also say: library.

Then you need a library card.

With your library card, you can:

• borrow books and other items
• pre-order books and other items
• use other services offered by the library

• What can you do in the library?
• Who can get a library card?
• What does the library card cost?
• Where do you apply for a library card?
• What do you need for the application?
• Where can you get help?

In a library, you can:

• meet other people
• read books
• learn
• borrow books and other things

Other things include:

• listening to books
• time writing
• playing games

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Many libraries also have e-books.

E-books are electronic books.

You can read the books on your computer or cell phone.

Many libraries have an e-library.

Onleihe means:

You can borrow books, audio books and films on the internet.

In the library, you can get help with questions such as:

• How do I find a book
• How do I borrow something?

This varies depending on the city.

You can usually get a library card
if you

• live in the city
• or are registered there

Check with your library.

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This is different in every library.

Adults often have to pay 20 to 30 euros a year.

Children often don't have to pay anything.

Young people under the age of 18 often don't have to pay anything either.

Some people pay less money.

For example:

• Pupils
• Students
• Trainees
• People with a social pass
• People with disabilities

Check with your library.

You must submit an application for the card.

This can be done, for example:

• at your local library
• or on the library's website

You often need the following for the application:

• Personal ID
• or passport

Are you under 18 years old?

Then you need a letter from your parents.

The letter states:

Your parents agree to the library card.

Your parents will also need to show their ID card.

Do you have questions about your library card?

The local library will help you.

Don't know where the nearest library is?

Look on the website of your city.

Or search the internet for:

"Library + name of your city"