Dresden city libraries, Public library system in Dresden, Germany.
Dresden's city libraries comprise a central facility connected to multiple branches scattered throughout the urban area. The system manages millions of books, digital resources, and other materials available for borrowing at any location.
The system started as a single reading room in 1879 and expanded into a citywide network over time. Through the decades, it grew to serve more residents by adding locations and expanding its collections.
The collection emphasizes Saxon regional history and heritage with materials you can browse and discover. The range of languages and subjects reflects how residents from different backgrounds live and interact in the city.
You can borrow materials from any branch and access online catalogs since all locations share one membership system. The facilities have varying hours, so checking ahead before visiting is helpful.
The network operates Germany's oldest mobile library service, which brings books to remote areas and residents with mobility challenges. This service demonstrates a long-standing commitment to making reading accessible to everyone.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1879
Address: Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden
Website: http://bibo-dresden.de
GPS coordinates: 51.05060,13.73880
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:01
Kulturpalast Dresden
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Striezelmarkt
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Dinglingerhaus
113 m
Altstadt
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Haus Altmarkt
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Friedensbrunnen
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Heinrich-Schütz-Haus, Dresden
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Dinglingerhaus
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Frauenstraße 14, Dresden
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Quartier V
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Cäsarsches Haus
130 m
Haus Schössergasse 16
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Wilsdruffer Straße 12–22
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Triersches Haus
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Der Weg der Roten Fahne
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Gedenkstätte Opfer des Zweiten Weltkriegs
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Rundbrunnen
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Springbrunnen am Kulturpalast, Dresden
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Schloßstraße 3, 5, 7, 9
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Kinderfries
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Gedenktafel Heinrich Schütz
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Altmarkt 5, 6, Altmarkt-Keller
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Wilsdruffer Straße 15, 17, 19, 21
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Plaque to Fryderyk Chopin in Dresden
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Jüdenhof 6
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Wasserspiele auf dem Altmarkt
94 m
Wilsdruffer Straße 14, 16
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Fahnenmasten am Kulturpalast
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