History
How The Bookshelf e.V. got started
In the early 1990’s, the U.S. Army in Munich had a full-scale library
with some 38,000 books.(Though not open to the general public, one could
use it in exchange for volunteer hours.)
When the U.S. Army left Munich, a small group of booklovers — left without a source of books - decided to start their own library. So “The Bookshelf, e.V.” (non-profit organization under German law) opened its doors in 1992 in a gift shop at Mangfallplatz in the south of Munich.
In 1997 we moved to our present location, where we operate as a community service, completely staffed by volunteers.
Past Events
Book Fair
Saturday, April 17
from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
The Bookshelf e.V. and the American Association of University and Professional Women (AAUPW) will be co-hosting a book fair in the basement of the Old Catholic Church, Blumenstrasse 36, on Saturday, April 17 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
Stop by to buy some books, visit the library and meet some new and interesting people. Take time to have a cup of coffee and some homemade cake or cookies in our 'Book Lovers' Cafe'.
Please help us spread the word, by telling your English-reading
friends about the exciting event. Print out some flyers and pass
them around:
../bookfair.pdf
Proceeds will go to support the library and IMMA e.V., the AAUPW's adopted charity.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Open House
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Bookshelf e.V. will be hosting an open house on Wedneday, March 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to stop by, view the library, pay your dues or even donate books.