G7 Restrictions

The Library Committee has decided that, as a precaution, the Library will be closed from 14 to 17 June inclusive.

This is to protect the volunteers and members, and out of concern for the transport situation in the centre of town over this period.

All books that would have been due between 12 and 18 June have been extended by a week.

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About us

The Library in English is an English-language library in Geneva, Switzerland, a short walk from the station, close to the lake.

Every week, we add to our collection of more than 11,000 books for members to borrow.

We offer a wide range of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children.

The Library is wheelchair accessible.

 TypeDescriptionDurationCost (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 MemberCardholder-only, not transferable 1 year 145 130
   
 StudentChildren, full-time students up to 25 and interns† 1 year 100 
   
 Three Month  3 month 70 
     

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Members can access and manage their loans, place holds on loaned books, access lists of new releases and more! Click to acccess (members only).

To see our latest additions, click here (updated weekly as we add new books every week)!

How to find us

The Library in English is at:
 
3, Rue de Monthoux, 1201 Geneva, Switzerland
 
 
We recommend taking the bus 1 or 25 to “Monthoux”, or coming via mouette to “Paquis”.
 
If you are coming by car, you can park in the Parking des Alpes.  The Hotel Fairmont parking is closed!

The Library in English is run mainly by volunteers.

We stay open with the help of book donations, financial donations, membership fees and our amazing team of volunteers,

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Our latest book recommendations!

"A Spring Betrayal" by Tom Callaghan This thriller takes place in the post-soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. It is spring that helps inspector Akyl Borubaev solve crime. Why? When ice melts - crimes show their faces.
"A Spring Betrayal" by Tom Callaghan This thriller takes place in the post-soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. It is spring that helps inspector Akyl Borubaev solve crime. Why? When ice melts - crimes show their faces.
“Red Stars” by Davide Morosinotto Historical fiction for ages 12 and up, set in Soviet Russia as Hitler’s Germany declares war. With historical photos, maps, drawings and the protagonists’ journal entries, this book will keep you captivated to the end.
“Red Stars” by Davide Morosinotto Historical fiction for ages 12 and up, set in Soviet Russia as Hitler’s Germany declares war. With historical photos, maps, drawings and the protagonists’ journal entries, this book will keep you captivated to the end.
"Rabbit and Bear. The Pest in the nest” by Gough Julian. Illustrations by Field, Jim Gorgeous illustrations accompany this laugh-out-loud story about Rabbit and Bear. Spring has sprung and nothing is right for Rabbit in this gentle tale of acceptance.
"Rabbit and Bear. The Pest in the nest” by Gough Julian. Illustrations by Field, Jim Gorgeous illustrations accompany this laugh-out-loud story about Rabbit and Bear. Spring has sprung and nothing is right for Rabbit in this gentle tale of acceptance.
"Passengers on the Hankyu Line" by Hiro Arikawa Do you like trains? How about a cozy voyage on the train? The book about riding on the Hankyu Line is a heartwarming and funny book about one of Japan's romantic railway lines, by the bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles.
"Passengers on the Hankyu Line" by Hiro Arikawa Do you like trains? How about a cozy voyage on the train? The book about riding on the Hankyu Line is a heartwarming and funny book about one of Japan's romantic railway lines, by the bestselling author of The Travelling Cat Chronicles.
"Mad Enchantment" by Ross King This year marks the centenary of Claude Monet's death. This biography gives us a different look at the Monet's famous water lilies and his garden at Giverny, France.
"Mad Enchantment" by Ross King This year marks the centenary of Claude Monet's death. This biography gives us a different look at the Monet's famous water lilies and his garden at Giverny, France.
"Finding Spring" by Carin Berger Join Maurice the bear cub in this gorgeous picture book where he doesn't want to hibernate his first winter, and instead goes on an adventurous search for spring.
"Finding Spring" by Carin Berger Join Maurice the bear cub in this gorgeous picture book where he doesn't want to hibernate his first winter, and instead goes on an adventurous search for spring.
“The children's book of birds watching” by Dan Rouse Birdwatching is a fantastic activity for spring time, and this book gives you all the information you need to get started. Learn about finding different bird nests, get tips on how to spot and care for birds and much more.
“The children's book of birds watching” by Dan Rouse Birdwatching is a fantastic activity for spring time, and this book gives you all the information you need to get started. Learn about finding different bird nests, get tips on how to spot and care for birds and much more.
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MONDAYCLOSED
TUESDAY12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
WEDNESDAY10:00 ΑM – 4:00 PM
THURSDAY12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
FRIDAYCLOSED
SATURDAY12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
SUNDAY11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Do you have questions about the Library?

Telephone: +41(0)227328097

library@thelibrary.ch

3 rue de Monthoux
1201 Geneva, Switzerland