The City and State Library of Potsdam is an important cultural center that offers a wide range of media for all age groups and serves as a place for encounters and exchange for the Potsdam community. With its diverse selection of books, magazines, and digital resources, the library invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world of knowledge and creativity. At the same time, it fosters a vibrant and inspiring environment through events, readings, and workshops.
Key information for visitors
Contact
City and State Library (SLB) at the Bildungsforum Potsdam
Am Kanal 47 | 14467 Potsdam
Phone: 0331 289-6600
Email: slb@bibliothek.potsdam.de
Opening Hours
Main Library
Monday: 3 pm – 7 pm
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm (no specialist staff available)
Children’s Library
During school term:
Monday: 3 pm – 7 pm
Tuesday to Friday: 1 pm – 7 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm (no specialist staff available)
During school holidays:
Opens at 10 am (except on Mondays)
Waldstadt Branch Library
Monday: 10 am – 2 pm
Tuesday: 2 pm – 6 pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 2 pm – 6 pm
Friday: 2 pm – 6 pm (new from 02/01/2025)
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm (new from 02/01/2025)
Am Stern Branch Library
Currently under renovation.
Services
The library is a meeting place for reading and learning – everyone is welcome! We have:
- free WiFi and Internet
- books and news papers in various languages
- films (DVDs and Blu-Rays) in various languages
- music CDs and music streaming
- audio books in various languages
Loans
Each type of media has its own loan period, e.g. four weeks for books, one week for films. The full details are available from the information points.
Fees
- You can borrow any media free of charge.
- Fees will be charged for overdue, damaged or lost items.
Internet
- The Internet can be us ed free of charge for two hours per day on the library computers. You will need to log in with your library card.
- Login: Library card number and password (date of birth). Don’t forget to log out when you are finished!
- You can us e the WiFi for free on your own devices .
