Membership

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! Stop by the Library in English during opening hours to join!

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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.

Please note, children must be under the supervision and responsibility of a parent or accompanying responsible adult at all times during their library visit.