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Registration, library card and fees

All on-site services in the city library can be used free of charge. A library card is required to borrow books and other media. Registration is possible at the counter in the entrance area of the city library.

One card, many possibilities: With the library card, all digital services of the city library can be used free of charge as well as interlibrary loans. The library card is not transferable to other people.

Children's area of the library with boxes of books and seating, children and a mother sit there and read.

Registration and fee for adults

Adults need an official ID (identity card, passport) to register. The library card is valid for twelve months. The annual fee for adults is 20 euros, partners pay 27 euros together. A trial card (three months) is available for 7 euros.

Registration and fee for children and young people

The pass is free of charge for children and young people up to the age of 18. Children and young people under the age of 14 need the written consent of their parents on the registration card, which is handed in at registration. From the age of 14, a valid child or school ID card is sufficient.

Groups of persons exempt from the annual fee

Pupils, students and trainees
FSJ, FÖJ and Federal Voluntary Service
State family pass holders
Severely disabled persons with 50 percent or more severe disability
Recipients of unemployment benefit and citizen's allowance
Recipients of social assistance (SGB XII)

Registration and fee for employees of educational institutions

Employees of educational institutions (daycare centers, schools, adult education) receive a free library card for official use. A certificate from the institution must be brought along when registering.

Pay annual fee

There are various ways to pay the annual fee if you are registering at the library for the first time or want to renew your library card.

In person during opening hours at the city library, either in cash or with Girocard.

Enter your user number and password by credit card or PayPal in the online catalog under "My account "
, click on "Renew card", select the desired annual fee and confirm. Click on "Pay" in the fee account and select the payment method. After successful payment, a confirmation will appear in the fee account.

Alternatively, the annual fee can be automatically debited from your current account by direct debit authorization. Advantage: The validity of the library card can no longer expire. Simply print out the form for direct debit authorization by SEPA direct debit (PDF) (76 KB), fill it out and send it to the library by post or bring it to the library in person.
The direct debit authorization can be cancelled at any time. Cancellation (PDF) (84 KB) must be submitted in writing to the City Library at least four weeks before the card expires.

Gift voucher

365 days of reading, viewing and listening pleasure! The city library voucher can be redeemed at any time and is valid for twelve months from then on. It can be given as a gift to a new customer or to someone who already has a library card. The voucher then includes an extension of the expiry date.

Lost your library card? Report loss

Anyone who has lost their library card must report the loss immediately to the city library by telephone 07222 972-8504, e-mail or on site. The account will then be blocked to prevent misuse. A new library card costs 4 euros and requires on-site registration.

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