Library card
Your way to the application
You can either submit an application directly at the library on site or use the online service of the respective library. Find out more on the website of your library.
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Why should I specify a location?
With the help of the location information, we can display the information, forms and services suitable for you and your responsible office.
Which location should I specify?
For example, your place of residence if you want to apply for a passport or the company location if you want to register a business.
To apply for a library card, you need a valid identity card or passport. For children and young people, the written consent of a parent or guardian is required.
The costs for using the library services vary from library to library, as they are based on local authority regulations. As a rule, they are often in the region of 20 to 30 euros per year for adults. Children often do not have to pay any fees for their library card. Teenagers can also often use the library free of charge up to a certain age.
Simply explained
Public libraries are central points of contact for education, culture, information and social interaction. They offer access to media such as books, e-books and films. They promote reading and media skills, serve as places of learning and are meeting places for different target groups, from children to senior citizens.
In order to use the services of a library, you need a library card. The card allows you to borrow or order books and other media as well as take advantage of other services (e.g. access to reading rooms, online lending of digital media).
What requirements must be met?
In principle, anyone with a German residence can apply for a library card.
To apply for a library card, you generally need a valid identity card or passport with a registration certificate. For minors, a written declaration of consent from a parent or legal guardian and their identification document is required.
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