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.
Building is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible toilet available.
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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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 ...
24.11.2026
17:00
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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
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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Zentralbibliothek Zürich
Wedding customs and trends from days gone by
From the ‘Manuskript am Samstag’ seriesAs the year draws to a close, things are getting romantic at the ZB: wedding bells are ringing! Together we’ll ...