6 Membership Packages to choose from
The Library is an independent, non-profit, almost totally volunteer-run association, financed entirely through membership subscriptions, donations and second-hand book sales. Unlike public libraries, it receives no government or statutory funding. All funds go to keeping the collection up-to-date and keeping our doors open to you!
Membership Details
Choose from any of our membership packages:
| Type | Description | Duration | Cost (CHF) | AVS |
| Family (1) | Parents with dependent children and au pair | 1 year | 195 | 165 |
| Family (2) | Two family members | 1 year | 165 | 145 |
| Single Member | Cardholder-only, not transferable | 1 year | 145 | 130 |
| Student | Children, full-time students up to 25 and interns† | 1 year | 100 | |
| Three Month | 3 month | 70 | ||
Borrowing Limits
Each person in membership may borrow six books in total at a time. Single Members may take two Non-Renewable books, 2-Person Families three, and Full Families four. Members under 16 years are not permitted to borrow Non-Renewable books. (‘Non-Renewable’ books are those recently added to the Library and so which we expect to be in demand.)
Loan Period
Books are loaned for four weeks. ‘Non-Renewable’ books and books which have been reserved by another member cannot be renewed. All other books can be renewed for up to two further four-week periods. Renewals run from the date the book is renewed. Books can be renewed online, in person in the Library, or by telephone (+41 (0)22 732 8097) during the Library’s opening hours preferably before the date they are due.
Holds
Library books which are currently on loan can be put on hold free of charge; you will be notified as soon as they are available. Holds can be placed online, or requested at the desk.
See the Rules and Regulations for more details.