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Leipzig: Wednesday 28 May 2025

The reading rooms of the German National Library in Leipzig will open at 13:00 on Wednesday 28 May due to a staff assembly. The exhibitions of the German Museum of Books and Writing will open from 10:00 to 18:00.

Frankfurt: Thursday 5 June 2025

The reading rooms of the German National Library in Frankfurt am Main will open at 13:00 on Thursday, 5 June due to a staff assembly. The exhibitions of the German Exile Archive 1933–1945 will be open from 9:00 to 21:30.

Use on site

One library – two locations. Find out more about what we offer in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main. Here you will find information about getting to each location, barrier-free access, parking, our opening hours and how to contact us. We also give you an overview of the reading rooms with their reference collections and copying, printing and photography facilities.

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