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Welcome to VÖBB

VÖBB is switching to secure online passwords. Starting August 18, 2025, you will be prompted to change your password at login. Further information can be found on this page on the introduction of secure passwords in the VÖBB.

"So we beat on, boats against the current..."

Love reading in English? Ready to dive into a timeless classic? This September, we’re stepping into the glitz, glamour – and quiet heartbreak – of the Roaring Twenties with ‚The Great Gatsby‘ by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

#ClassicReads – your year-long reading challenge. No holds, no waiting – just borrow instantly on OverDrive/Libby App. Log in with your library details and enjoy a world of always-available classic titles.

For everyone who’s ever said: „I want to read those classics – but where do I start?“ Right here. Right now. With us. Join the bookish side – join us as we read our way through the classics!

VÖBB – Who We Are

We are the Association of Public Libraries in Berlin, or VÖBB for short. We include over 80 libraries across Berlin—including a good dozen mobile libraries and school libraries in three districts. In addition, there are countless digital offerings—easily accessible online. And all of this for only 10 € per year. We can hardly believe it ourselves!

Digital Learning with VÖBB: Where can I find which digital offerings for my class level?

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#StandWithUkraine

VÖBB-Logo auf Rauten in Ukraine-Farben blau gold

Безкоштовний бібліотечний квиток для біженців / Free library card for refugees / Бесплатный читательский билет для беженцев

(UKR) Дуже багато біженців із України зараз приїжджають у місто Берлін. Громадські бібліотеки сердечно вітають усіх. Безкоштовний читацький квиток для біженців надається на 3 місяці та без посвідки на проживання. цим квитком можна взяти на прокат 10 одиниць і користуватися нашими цифровими послугами. Більше інформації ви отримаєте у всіх бібліотеках. Знайти адреси прилеглих до вас бібліотек Ви можете в меню 'контакт'.

(EN) At the moment there are many refugees from Ukraine arriving in Berlin. All of them are also welcome in the public libraries of Berlin. For that there is a free library card for refugees for 3 months. It can be issued without a certificate of registration. You can borrow up to 10 media with it and use our digital offers as well. Ask for the library card for refugees at a library near you! You can find all locations under Contact.

(RU) Очень много беженцев из Украины сейчас приезжают в город Берлин. Публичные библиотеки сердечно приветствют всех. Бесплатный читательский билет для беженцев даётся на 3 месяца и без вида на жительство. С этим билетом можно взять на прокат 10 единиц и сверх того пользоваться нашими цифровыми услугами. Больше информации вы получите во всех библиотеках. Найти адреса близлежащих к Вам библиотек Вы можете в меню 'контакт'.

Reliable sources on the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has taken on new, frightening proportions since February 24, 2022. The facts are often unclear and sources difficult to verify. We have created a page with current media and research sources on the background and analysis of the conflict in Ukraine [GER].

Good to Know

Planned Maintenance

We regularly perform maintenance work on our system. The next planned downtimes are:

  • Wednesday, 17.09.2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 15.10.2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday, 19.11.2025, from 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM

VÖBB 2023 – Our Annual Report for You

Berlin Public Libraries. Data, figures, and stories from all districts and the ZLB.

Find more VÖBB annual reports and publications under Publications