Winterthurer Bibliotheken
In the knowledge and meeting spaces of libraries you find realized in a nutshell what societies strive for on a much larger scale: cultural participation, human interaction, social inclusion, creativity and lifelong learning for all everyone in the community.
In Winterthur, libraries are a top priority. The municipal library network, which consists of 8 library locations, reports directly to the mayor. The largest library is located in a historic building complex in the heart of the old town. Here on Obere Kirchgasse, the city library has been a central asset to urban life for a good 20 years. The history of the buildings at this address dates back to 1190. Over the past 900 years, it has been a storehouse, store, residential building and now the city library. With its wide range of services for the whole population, from the current media stock to the picture and sound studio.
More information about the library: https://stadt.winterthur.ch/bibliotheken-winterthur
Address: Obere Kirchgasse 6, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
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