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Geneva, Switzerland – Getting a library card upon arriving in Switzerland is one of the most rewarding, easiest investments you can make as an expat, and one of the best decisions you may take as a parent. Libraries in Geneva, and surrounding cities, have a fair selection of books, magazines, and videos in English for adults and children. Registration, and borrowing of books is free of charge. Most libraries also have large music and video collections that can be borrowed for a small fee.

The main library located near the Old Town in Geneva has a large collection of English-language magazines, including fashion. There you can also find Vogue and science magazines en español in case you are looking for reading material in other languages – other popular languages are Portuguese, German and Turkish.

All you need to get your library card is:

• A picture ID
• An address inside the canton
• Proof that you live at that address

A temporary card will be given to you on the spot and a permanent one will be sent to the address you provided at the moment of registration. Those living in surrounding cities in canton Vaud or neighboring France may also register to borrow books from any library in Geneva. Find out how on my next blog.

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Your hintologist in residence,

Laila

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