Young people aged 16 and over can now use the German National Library's reading rooms in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main free of charge. Lowering the age limit from 18 to 16 is intended to promote freedom of information and freedom of expression, among other things, the library announced on Wednesday. With specific formats for young people, the library wants to be available to an even wider circle of users and interested parties in the future.
No general user fees have been charged for using the facility since March 2020. The test phase has now been extended until the end of February 2025. Interested parties can already enjoy visits to exhibitions, guided tours and events at the German National Library free of charge.
In addition to its location in Leipzig, the German National Library also has another in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. In both cities, all written and audio works that have been published in Germany, worldwide about Germany or in German since 1913 are collected and documented. Through readings, exhibitions, lectures and concerts, the library regularly draws attention to its collections and promotes book, reading and music culture with a diverse program of events.
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