A szervezet leírása

With a central library, 15 branches, a mobile library and an online-library, Leipzig Public Libraries (Leipziger Städtische Bibliotheken / LSB) are one of the largest public library systems in Germany, serving about 630,000 Leipzig residents. Every year more than 1 million people visit our branches and borrow about 5 million items. LSB have 750,000 items in their collections including books for people of all ages, DVDs, e-books, e-magazines, autographs, art works, and musical scores. We offer a wide range of services, such as (early) literacy programs, computer and library training, and special services for immigrants. Each year 1,700 events – talks and lectures by authors, a variety of exhibitions, worksphops, and discussions – take place in our branches. We collaborate with local organizations to provide educational and cultural offerings to the citizens of Leipzig.

The mission of LSB ist o provide quality services, resources and lifelong learning opportunities through books and a variety of other formats to meet the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs and interestts of the city’s growing and changing population. LSB preserve and promote access to a broad range of humen knowlede, information and culture in a welcoming
environment.