Like the Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek in Kreuzberg, the Berliner Stadtbibliothek in Berlin-Mitte belongs to the Zentral- und Landesbibliothek Berlin (ZLB). More than 3.4 million media are available to users in both houses.
The thematic world of the Berlin City Library is broadly diversified. In addition to the natural sciences, medicine and economics, it also hast extensive collections about Berlin's past and present. As Berlin’s state library, the ZLB has the task of collecting all printed works, data and sound carriers that are published in Berlin.
Free Internet and PC workstations are freely accessible to users. The Berlin City Library always has current daily newspapers and magazines in stock, which can be read there free of charge and undisturbed. The free WLAN may also be used for work. Scanners are also available. The ZLB is one of the most frequently visited cultural and educational institutions in Berlin.
Tip from the Top10 Berlin editorial team: There is also a small café with delicious coffee and snacks and in summer, when the weather is good, the patio invites you to browse and linger.
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Berliner Stadtbibliothek
Breite Straße 30 - 3610178 Berlin
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Business hours
- Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 09:00 pm
- Sa: 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
- Official Holidays: closed
Important information
- Price Level: annual pass for persons over 18 years: 10,00 Euro, pupils with student card and children: free of charge
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All Top10 results of the list "Berlin Culture for Little Money"
Rank 1: Lunch concerts in the Philharmonie
The famous Berliner Philharmoniker give a free lunch concert for music lovers every Tuesday between September and June in the foyer of the Philharmonie.
Show Location …Rank 2: n.b.k. Artothek
If you love modern art but can't afford an original or love variety, you can simply borrow works of art from the Gallery n.b.k. Artothek in Berlin-Mitte.
Show Location …Rank 3: Europa Experience
The interactive permanent exhibition Europa Experience at the European House Berlin at the Brandenburg Gate takes visitors on a journey throughout the European Union.
Show Location …Rank 4: HörTheater at Heimathafen Neukölln
German Radio plays are performed free of charge every second Sunday at the HörTheater at Heimathafen in Berlin-Neukölln.
Show Location …Rank 5: ORi
Reading novels, poetry slams, poetry, blog authors, and Twitter lectures - the free reading stage in ORi is particularly varied.
Show Location …Rank 6: Alte Kantine in the Kulturbrauerei
Every Friday the Alte Kantine (old canteen) in the Kulturbrauerei invites you to the party series "Kantine Deluxe". Every Monday at 10 pm the "Hungry Monday", a party with buffet, is celebrated for little money.
Show Location …Rank 7: Berlin Free Tour
A very special city tour is the Berlin Free Tour. Here every participant pays as much as he or she wants.
Show Location …Rank 8: Hekticket at the Zoo
With a little luck customers of Hekticket at the zoo can see musicals, comedy, plays or even concerts at half price.
Show Location …Rank 9: Helmut Newton Foundation at the Museum of Photography
Admission to the Helmut Newton Foundation at the Museum of Photography is free for all visitors under 18 years of age!
Show Location …Rank 10: Berliner Stadtbibliothek
The Zentral – and Landesbibliothek Belrin (Central and State Library Berlin) is the largest public library in Germany. More than 3.4 million electronic and printed media are available to readers at two locations.
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