Fun Ways to Experience the Goethe-Institut Library in Jakarta

If you are looking for the best place to learn all about Germany and its culture, the Goethe-Institut Library is it. Unlike most public libraries in Indonesia, the Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library is more than just a book collection. Other media such as DVDs, CDs, magazines, board games, and video games are also available to facilitate your learning about Germany.

Visitors can experience the Goethe-Institut Library in a variety of fun and interactive ways:

1. Enjoy a Huge Selection of Printed Media

The Goethe-Institut Library’s physical collection consists of around five thousand books and magazines in German, some featuring Indonesian and English translations. There is ample material for practising and preparing for German language exams.

2. Play Video Games on the Latest Gaming Consoles

The Gaming Lounge is one of our most popular facilities. Visitors can play various video games for free on the latest gaming consoles, including Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Oculus Go, and HTC Vive Pro Virtual Reality (VR) Headset. The Gaming Lounge can be used for a maximum of two hours and must be reserved in advance.

3. Watch German Movies at the Mini Kino

How about watching German films you might not find on streaming services or in Indonesian cinemas? The Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library has a Mini Kino, a small cinema on the second floor for visitors to use. DVDs of various film genres can also be borrowed to watch at home.

4. Listen to Songs by Popular German Artists

Library visitors can feel nostalgic by listening to music on a CD player. Around 330 German music CDs are available and are updated every year. This facility also allows visitors to practice their listening skills in German.

5. Play Board Games

Playing board games has become an activity synonymous with Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library. More than forty board games are available that are both entertaining and educational. Before the pandemic, Spieletag or Game Day was held every Friday. Currently, board games can only be borrowed and played at home. Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media for the latest information on using board games.

6. Access Services Through the BibToGo Application

The latest innovation at the Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library is a digital library card application called BibToGo. Since its launch in 2019, the application has been implemented by at least forty-eight Goethe-Instituts worldwide and will continue to grow. As members of the Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library no longer use plastic membership cards, using BibToGo supports environmental sustainability. BibToGo won the Zukunftsgestalter in Bibliotheken 2021 award.

More Informations

You can find more detailed information about operating hours, contact information, and other library requirements on:
Our website


If you have any questions regarding visits or media coverage, please contact:
Nathalie Sugondho
Head of the Goethe-Institut Jakarta Library
Nathalie.Sugondho@goethe.de