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Leipzig: Wednesday, 30.04.2025

The reading rooms in the main building of the German National Library in Leipzig will close at 14:00 due to an event. The museum reading room, the music reading room and the service area are open until 18.00. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00.

Frankfurt am Main: Repair work telephone system

On 2 May, the Frankfurt site of the German National Library will be unavailable by telephone from 9.30 - 11.30 due to repair work.

Open day

Detail of the white book towers with the DNB’s logo on the core segment Photo: DNB, Peter Kühne

Take a look behind the scenes at the National Library.

The first nationwide “Nacht der Bibliotheken” (Night of the Libraries) will be taking place on Friday 4 April 2025. On this evening, we cordially invite you to come to our “Open Night” at our locations in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main. We look forward to your visit!

Last changes: 01.11.2024

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