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A quiet place, without having to buy anythingAt the BnL, the reading room is accessible without a library card. We believe that the option to stay and read or work deserves a place in the debate about libraries.
Bicherbus: check your stop before choosing your booksThe timetable for September 2026 to February 2027 changes some Bicherbus stops. Stops, registration and reservations: what you need to know to use this mobile library.
At the BnL, choose a book by starting with a questionArtificial intelligence in October, human rights in November, novels in December: the reading room’s selections offer starting points for exploring the collections.
Digitised books at the BnL: check access title by titleTwo announcements in 2026 concern thousands of books, with different arrangements. A digitised document is not necessarily readable from home.
Ebooks.lu: borrow a book before choosing an e-readerNovels and audiobooks are available through partner libraries. It is worth checking the language, loan period and compatibility before buying a device.
Reading the press with the BnL: choosing the right accessInternational or Luxembourgish press, reading remotely or on site: the arrangements vary. What you need to know to prepare for a proper reading session.
Historical newspapers: finding a trace, then its contextThe eluxemburgensia portal lets you search Luxembourg’s written heritage. But finding a word is not enough to tell you what happened.