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I Want to Read

The library offers its readers a large number of documents of various types. Come to us to borrow a book or a magazine, every reader can choose.

Readers can choose from non-fiction literature, fiction books or magazines. Each department has a wide range of titles. Registered readers can borrow books and selected periodicals. You can also borrow e-books or audiobooks.

Department of Non-fiction Literature

  • The department of non-fiction literature is located on the 1st floor.
  • In this department you will find mainly scientific literature with a focus on industry, medicine, architecture, pedagogy, history, etc.
  • The collection also includes popular science literature.
  • In addition to books, you can also borrow maps, dictionaries, encyclopaedias or audiobooks.
  • You can search for books at home using the online catalogue or use one of the user computers in the library.
  • The library staff is always there to help you find a book.
  • Reading glasses can be borrowed for use in the Library.
  • You can borrow books to take home or use our study relaxation area.

Department of Fiction Literature

  • The fiction department is located on the 2nd floor.
  • In the fiction section you will find a selection of several genres – novels, short stories, poetry, plays, detective stories, school reading, science fiction and historical novels.
  • In addition to print resources, audiobooks (audiobooks on CD) are also available.
  • Foreign language fiction in English, Esperanto, French, Italian, German, German, Romani, Russian, Slovak or Spanish.
  • You can search for books at home in the online catalogue or use one of the users’ computers.
  • Books, audiobooks and DVD films can be borrowed on an absentee basis.

Reading Room

  • The reading room is located on the ground floor of the library.
  • Reading room is a space that readers can use to read the daily press, Czech or foreign magazines – nearly 4,000 titles of newspapers and magazines are available.
  • You can also request photocopying services at the counter according to the current Price List.
  • In addition to sitting at large tables, we offer readers the possibility of sitting in the atrium, where you can find a drinks machine.
  • The library staff will be happy to help you find periodicals.
  • Reading glasses can also be borrowed.
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