Library Card


To borrow books, DVDs or magazines, you need a library card. You can have one made anytime during our opening hours - just stop by!
The library card is valid for one year.

Prices


As of April 1, 2023, library card prices will be as follows:


15 €
- Regular

12 € - Discounted (school and university students, Azubis)

10 € - Digital Only (valid only for ebooksusa and Kanopy)

8 € - Temporary (valid for 90 days)

For members of the Carl-Schurz-Haus, the library card is completely free of charge.


Borrowing and Due Dates

  • max. 15 books: 3 weeks, or 9 weeks with two extensions
  • max. 8 magazines: 2 weeks, or 6 weeks with two extensions
  • max. 2 audio books: 3 weeks, or 9 weeks with two extensions
  • max. 2 board games: 2 weeks, or 6 weeks with two extensions
  • max. 3 DVDs: 1 week, or 3 weeks with two extensions

    • TV Series: 2 weeks, or 6 weeks with two extensions
    • DVDs with "NEW" stickers cannot be renewed!

  • max. 1 DVD player: 1 week, or 3 weeks with two extensions

Members of the Carl-Schurz-Haus may borrow up to 4 DVDs.

Extensions


Using the online catalog, items can be renewed for an additional loan period (see above), as long as no other library user has reserved that item.
In order to make use of the maximum loan period, renew your items on their due dates and not before. A DVD that is renewed the day after it has been checked out will only be checked out for 8 days total instead of 14.

Please note that DVDs with a "NEW" sticker cannot be renewed.

Late Fees


Items returned late will accrue late fees.These are following:

  • Books, audiobooks, and magazines - 0.50€/week
  • Board games - 2€/week
  • DVDs - 2€/day
  • DVD player - 5€/day

Fines are levied on the first overdue day.