Municipal library of prague
A place not only for learning
Have you been to the Municipal Library of Prague before? It has 44 branches throughout Prague and you’ll find a wide range of services and activities – from lending books and magazines, organizing seminars and workshops, to public events and more. Thanks to its’ quiet environment, the library is also a great place for studying or rest. Moreover, most services are completely free of charge.
So what does the Municipal library actually offer? That depends on whether you’re a registered member or not. Check out the overview down below.
A. Visiting without a library card
Services available to unregistered visitors:
- Wi-Fi
- Newspaper, magazines, books – option of reading Czech or foreign language (especially English, Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish) books right in the library
- E-books in Czech and English (e-knihovna.cz)
- PressReader app in the Central Library – online access to both Czech and foreign newspapers and magazines
- Self-study in a quiet environment
- Public events – lectures, workshops, children’s activities, movie screenings, concerts etc. Current overview can be found HERE.
- Tutoring foreigners’ kids and other activities aimed at foreigners (e.g. conversation clubs). More information at the library website or individual branches.
- Places to carry out your own activities. Are you looking for a place where your hobby club, study group, or just you with your language tutor can meet? The library offers free, quiet, and comfortable places where you can work or discuss your thoughts and ideas. Where? Upon agreement at the following branches (registration might be required in some cases):
- Břevnov, Bělohorská 1666/56, Praha 6
- Dittrichova, Dittrichova 1543/2, Praha 2
- Dům čtení, Ruská 1455/192, Praha 10
- Lužiny, Archeologická 2256/1, Praha 13
- Malešice, Počernická 524/64, Praha 10
- Opatov, Opatovská 1754/14, Praha 11
- Smíchov, Náměstí 14.října 83/15, Praha 5
- Ústřední knihovna, Dílna, Mariánské náměstí 98/1, Praha 1
- Zahradní Město, Topolová 2961/12a, Praha 10
- Záhřebská, Záhřebská 158/20, Praha 2
B. Visiting with a library card
Services available to registered visitors:
- All services found under the “Visiting without a library card” are still available
- Lending books, magazines, music CDs, language textbooks, music sheets, all of which you can take home with you
- Booking a PC with an internet connection for one hour per day
- The option of playing a “silent piano” for playing music directly into a headset at the Central Library
- The option of using creative centers services:
- Jezerka Studio – sewing machines rental
- Do you need to alter your dress? Would you like to learn sewing? You’ll find tailoring equipment and experienced consultants in the Studio!
- You’ll find the Studio at the Jezerka branch
- DOK 16 – Neighborly workshop at the Smíchov waterfront
- You can use hand and power tools
- Workshops and courses on working with paper and wood
- Seminars aimed (not only) on crafts and sustainable lifestyle
- Saturday family activities, community events, swaps, and more
- More information HERE.
- Suterén – creative workspace
- Shared space where you can work on your projects or learn something new
- You can use photo and video editing software, printing, lamination and mechanical binding equipment, 3D print
- Workshops: bookbinding, caligraphy and lettering, 3D print modelling
- More information HERE.
- Jezerka Studio – sewing machines rental
