German Center for Accessible Reading (dzb lesen)

  • Library
dzb lesen is a place where blind, visually impaired and reading-impaired people can borrow and purchase a wide range of literature.

The German Center for Accessible Reading (dzb lesen) provides blind and visually impaired people with an extensive range of literature and information. This is not limited exclusively to library books; Braille and audio books, magazines, reliefs and sheet music are also produced and are available to borrow and buy.

The following areas are available in the library:

  • Braille literature/ sheet music
  • Audiobook (in DAISY format)
  • Scientific library (WBB)

With the help of the catalogs offered, the desired media can also be ordered online. Audiobooks are also available for download.

Good to know

Openings

Price info

Monday to Thursday:
9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 3.30 pm
Friday:
9 am to 12  pm and 1 pm  to 2  pm

General information

  • Parking Available

  • Bus stop available

Hygiene and infection safety measures

  • 2G+

  • Heed the hygiene instructions

  • Limited access

Directions & Parking facilities

Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Leibnizstr. (lines 3, 4, 7, 15). The destination is about 250 m on foot from there.

By car: The Blindenmusikbibliothek is located in the north-western center of Leipzig and can be reached via the 87 (Ranstädter Steinweg) junction Jacobstraße.

Organization

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

License (master data)

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License: no copyright required (Public domain) (no copyright)

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