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German National Library closed during Easter

18 to 21 April 2025: The German National Library will be closed at both locations. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00.

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.

Information on tax deductibility

Donations are tax-deductible for natural persons under section 10b of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) and for corporate entities under section 9 of the German Corporation Tax Act (KStG). In order to deduct your donation from taxes, you will need a receipt. If your donation is no more than 300.00 euros, you are not obliged to submit a receipt to the tax authorities. A confirmation from the bank including the names and account numbers of the donor and recipient, the amount, the transaction date, the purpose for which the tax relief is to be granted and the information "Donation" is usually sufficient.

Please fill out the form (only available in German) if you need a receipt for your donation. Receipts are issued after the end of the calendar year.

Last changes: 06.02.2025

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