Having been big fans of the Munich city libraries, naturally we had to deep dive into everything they offer for kids once we had our little one. We’re glad to report that we were very pleasantly surprised!

💡 Tip: The library card is free for children and young people up to 18 years of age.

First things first; if you’re looking for a city library near you, search “stadtbibliothek” on google maps or visit their website for an overview

Now, to share everything we discovered that the city libraries in Munich have to offer for kids:

• Children’s books in a variety of languages
• Free workspace
• E-books, games & movies
• Read-aloud book reading
• Arts & Crafts events
• Other events & workshops

Children’s Books

All the city libraries in Munich boast a wide variety of picture, story and informational books for children of all ages! They not only offer books in German but also cater to other languages such as English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese & more!

Free Workspace

For adults and children alike, city libraries offer a great and safe space to read, study, work or even meet friends for group studies. They have a dedicated area with desks for studying or working.

E-books, Games & Movies

City libraries in Munich are much more than just a place for people to come and read paper and picture books. They also offer multilingual e-books, books in sign language, board games, gaming cd’s and movies! Their board games section especially is a great way to test out fun games together as a family.

Read-Aloud Book Reading

Under the program “World Children”, a picture book is read aloud in German and another language or sometimes only in another language (for e.g English, Italian, Chinese etc)

The children experience the story in a playful and creative way through dialogue. Sometimes there is also singing, playing or doing crafts.

Find all these events here

Arts & Crafts Events

From finger puppets to welcoming Autumn by making lanterns, Munich’s libraries are constantly hosting arts & crafts events for children. Here you can filter the events to find one that suits your child best.

Other Events & Workshops

There are events and workshops constantly happening in various city libraries all over Munich.

One specific workshop that might interest parents of young children is the Reading Start Program. This program aims to encourage reading and speaking from a young age by focusing on the child’s development. This targets children aged 3. You can find more information here.

So what are you waiting for.. support your local library by making a card today and make sure to keep an eye out for all their events here

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