Düsseldorf public libraries are open for visitors

Central library: Entrance is possible with a library card registration or registration in a list. Monday to Friday from 10am to 8pm (to 7pm with library staff) and Saturday from 10am to 6pm (to 2pm with library staff)

We kindly ask that you observe the current hygiene regulations and wear a face mask covering your mouth and nose when using the library. Please follow the instructions of library staff and keep your distance.

What is possible:

Returning/borrowing books and other media
Service - for example fine or account queries
Registration
Information
Internet at few places and Wifi
Working and studying at single desks
Copying and scanning
Reading newspaper in the Lesefenster keeping distance
3D-printing
Library tours and events keeping distance

What is NOT possible:

Groups
VR, gaming in LibraryLab
Games in the children's library

The branch libraries (except for the Children's Library In der Donk, which will remain closed as the Children's Centre is currently closed) will reopen for users on Monday 25 May 2020. There are, however, a number of rules that must be observed:
No more than 10 - 20 people at any one time are allowed inside each library. Every customer must therefore collect a basket or bag upon entering the library. Entrance is possible with a library card registration or registration in a list.
In addition, library users will need to wear a facemask covering their nose and mouth. Handsanitser will be available and all users will be expected to adhere to the current hygiene and safety regulations, to follow the instructions of library staff and to keep their distance.

What is currently possible in the branch libraries:

Borrowing and returning of books and other media
Limited customer service
Use of the Internet if it is possible/WiFi
Work and study at single desks
Copying if it is possible
Reading newspapers and magazines if you can keep distance
Some events if we can keep distance

What is not currently possible in the branch libraries:

Tours and some events
Group visits
Drinking coffee in the Lesecafe
Playing in the children's library

Protective measures

Düsseldorf libraries have introduced various measures in order to adhere to the corona hygiene- and distance-regulations. As a result only two of the external book-return terminals at the Central Library will be available, so that the required distance between users can be guaranteed. Similarly, line-spacers will be in place to regulate distances and the flow of people within the library.

Llibrary staff positioned behind transparent protective screens. Hand-disinfection materials will also be available.

Library users will be requested be to wear masks covering mouth and nose and to keep their distance from one another when using the library.

Opening times and contact details of the branch libraries

Collection appointments (when not otherwise arranged): Mondays and Thursdays, 2pm to 7pm; Wednesdays and Fridays, 11am to 1pm and 2pm-7pm; Saturdays 11am to 1pm. Branch libraries are closed on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Benrath, Urdenbacher Allee 6, tel. 0211 89-97187, E-Mail stbbenrath@duesseldorf.de
Bilk, Friedrichstraße 127, tel. 0211 89-99290, E-Mail stbbilk@duesseldorf.de
Derendorf, Blücherstraße 10, tel. 0211 89-24108, E-Mail stbderendorf@duesseldorf.de
Eller, Gertrudisplatz 16–18, tel. 0211 89-24129, E-Mail stbeller@duesseldorf.de
Flingern, Hoffeldstraße 69,tel. 0211 89-24114, E-Mail stbflingern@duesseldorf.de
Garath, Fritz-Erler-Straße 21,tel. 0211 89-97571, E-Mail stbgarath@duesseldorf.de
Gerresheim, Heyestraße 4,tel. 0211 89-24122, E-Mail stbgerresheim@duesseldorf.de
Kaiserswerth, Kaiserswerther Markt 22, tel. 0211 89-94110, E-Mail stbkaiserswerth@duesseldorf.de
Oberkassel, Luegallee 65, tel. 0211 89-94108, E-Mail stboberkassel@duesseldorf.de
Rath, Westfalenstraße 24, tel. 0211 89-94151, E-Mail stbrath@duesseldorf.de
Unterbach (closed Wednesdays and Saturdays), Breidenplatz 8,tel. 02 11 89-24957, E-Mail: stbunterbach@duesseldorf.de
Unterrath, Eckenerstraße 1, tel. 0211 89-24818, E-Mail stbunterrath@duesseldorf.de
Wersten, Liebfrauenstraße 1,tel. 0211 89-24136, E-Mail stbwersten@duesseldorf.de

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Libraries and services

Welcome Lounge

Every 1. Thursday of the month, 5.30 – 7.30 pm, small talk in German language. For people from all countries and of all ages. No fees, no inscription!

Your benefit:

• to improve your spoken German actively

• to meet people

• to tell your own life story

Your contact person: Frauke Erus, phone 0211 - 8994403

Zentralbibliothek (central library), Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz 1