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

Menschen mit MobilitätsbehinderungenMenschen mit SehbehinderungenMenschen mit HörbehinderungenMenschen mit Beeinträchtigungen durch das Alter

Bedeutung der Piktogramme.

Building is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet available.

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Want to know more about AI? An introduction to the world of artificial intelligence

Can you recognise images, videos and text created by AI? And can you use AI applications to put information into words or visualise it?Our AI workshop for ...

16.11.2026

18:00

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Signposts for Navigating Moral Landscapes

How do people find their bearings when faced with moral conflicts and life-changing decisions? Drawing on the ancient motif of Heracles at the Crossroads, ...

17.11.2026

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 ...

19.11.2026

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 ...

26.11.2026

18:00

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The ZB in 20 minutes

Would you like a brief overview of the key features of the Central Library? On this 20-minute tour, we’ll show you the main areas of the library and ...

30.11.2026

09:00

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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 ...

02.12.2026

17:00

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