Zentralbibliothek Zürich

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The Central Library is the cantonal, municipal and university library of Zurich and, with over 6.6 million media and half a million visitors per year, one of the largest libraries in Switzerland. But the Central Library is also a venue where the history of Zurich comes alive: In exhibitions, guided tours, lectures, readings and concerts, the Central Library shows off its precious holdings.

Phone

+41 (0)44 636 4000

Email

zb@zb.uzh.ch

Website

www.zb.uzh.ch

Accessibility

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Building is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet available.

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Eschertalk: What Would Tolkien Do? Hope and Responsibility in Times of Change

Eschertalk on the exhibition ‘Fantastic Maps’ What can an individual achieve in times of climate crisis, social upheaval and digital sensory overload? ...

28.10.2026

18:30

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D&D Live

every Thursday between 9 September to 8 October and 29 October to 26 NovemberExplore fantastic worlds, solve mysteries and embark on adventures together in ...

29.10.2026

18:00

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Don’t be afraid of old scripts – Advanced course

Anyone wishing to read older documents written in German cursive script often finds it quite a struggle – even with some prior knowledge. In this advanced ...

31.10.2026

09:15

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The Birth of Middle-earth: Tolkien’s Journey Through Switzerland in 1911

In the summer of 1911, the young J.R.R. Tolkien travelled through the Swiss Alps – an experience that would leave a lasting mark on his later literary ...

03.11.2026

18:00

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D&D Live

every Thursday between 9 September to 8 October and 29 October to 26 NovemberExplore fantastic worlds, solve mysteries and embark on adventures together in ...

05.11.2026

18:00

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Guided tour of the exhibition ‘Fantastic Maps for Legendary Stories’

A journey of discovery through fantastical worlds What links Middle-earth with Switzerland? How do myths, fairy tales and historical maps give rise to new ...

06.11.2026

17:00

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