Imagine a place where stories come alive. This is Stadtbücherei Oberursel. It is more than just a building full of books. It is a vibrant hub of learning, discovery, and community.
Stadtbücherei Oberursel welcomes everyone. It embraces a culture of reading. Here people connect with literature and with each other.
You can meet friends. You can find a quiet spot to work. Parents can read and play with their children in the children’s area. Relax in the reading cafe. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while reading newspapers and magazines. The team is ready to help you. They offer friendly service and personalized advice. They will help you find the information you need.
The Stadtbücherei Oberursel boasts a diverse collection. You can select from many media options. Find novels, crime stories, and non-fiction books. There are also audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and games. Visiting the library and using the resources on site is free. For a small annual fee of 15 Euro, you can borrow books, films, and magazines. Borrowing is free for children.
For many years, “Books on Wheels” has supported those with mobility issues. Volunteers deliver literature to homes and care facilities.
The Stadtbücherei Oberursel provides modern technology. It offers online databases, free Wi-Fi, and internet workstations. There are also copiers and self-service terminals.
You can download digital media for free. The Onleihe network provides access to about 250,000 e-media items. You can borrow digital books, audiobooks, music, videos, magazines, and newspapers. This is possible from anywhere at any time.
The Stadtbücherei offers a children’s area. iPads are available to test apps. There is a large sofa area. A LEGO table with colorful bricks is also available. A painting table and a cozy nest for the little ones are provided. The children’s library is like a large playroom for everyone. The library also has a changing room.
The Stadtbücherei offers WLAN. You can use your laptop, smartphone, or tablet. Internet workstations are also available for surfing the web. Printing costs 0.10 Euro per page.
The reading cafe is a place to relax. Read newspapers or browse magazines. Enjoy a cup of coffee for 1.00 Euro from the coffee machine. A snack machine is available. It offers savory and sweet snacks.
The Stadtbücherei hosts scavenger hunts for school classes. The library uses iPads to explore the library. The scavenger hunt focuses on the non-fiction section. It introduces research options. It presents digital resources like Munzinger, Brockhaus, and Schülerduden databases.
“Fit with IT Media” offers free help with IT devices every third Saturday of the month. The Stadtbücherei team and the “Netzwerk Bürgerengagement Oberursel” provide free support. This covers all questions about hardware and software. Free Wi-Fi is available.
The Stadtbücherei Oberursel is more than just a library. It is a community hub. It is a place of learning and connection. It is a place where everyone can discover something new.