Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf
About Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf
Die erlesene Bücherei at Hauptstraße 20 in Pottendorf is a public library founded in October 2021 by the association Bildung und Kultur Pottendorf, which has run it on a voluntary basis ever since. According to its website, the collection comprises around 8,200 media, from novels, crime fiction and non-fiction to children's and young people's books, games and puzzles. The Büchereiverband Österreichs named it Library of the Year 2026, and the state of Lower Austria had already given it the Bibliotheken Award in 2024.
Opening hours
- Tuesday: 9:00 to 15:00
- Wednesday: 14:00 to 19:00
- Friday: 9:00 to 15:00
- Saturday: 9:00 to 13:00
It is closed on public holidays. You can also drop borrowed books into the return slot outside opening hours.
Membership
To borrow, you need an annual card; according to the library, as of September 2025:
- Young children up to 5 years: free
- Children and young people aged 6 to 17: 13 euros, with e-media pass 18 euros
- Adults: 23 euros, with e-media pass 28 euros
- Families: 35 euros, with e-media pass 40 euros
Each person may borrow five items at a time. The loan period is two weeks and can be extended twice by one week each time.
Events
A multi-purpose room is used for picture-book cinema, readings, a book club, and language, yoga and creative courses. On 5 November 2026 Colin Hadler is coming with a reading cabaret.
Contact
Hauptstraße 20, 2486 Pottendorf. Telephone 0680 2088782, e-mail buecherei@dieerlesene.at.
Automatically translated from German.
Compiled by our editorial team.
Upcoming events at Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf
- 14 Nov 2026, 11:00 Picture book cinema at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf → Picture book cinema for children at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf: on Saturday, 14 November, and on Saturday, 12 December 2026, each at 10:00 and at 11:00 at Hauptstraße 20.
- 24 Nov 2026, 19:00 Katharina Durrani reads „Der Sternderlmörder“ in Pottendorf → Katharina Durrani reads from her crime novel „Der Sternderlmörder“ on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, at 19:00 at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf. Doors open at 18:30. Part of the story is set in the Schlosskapelle Pottendorf.
- 28 Nov 2026 Games afternoon at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf → Games afternoon at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf on Saturday, 28 November 2026: board games, cards and bingo instead of reading, at Hauptstraße 20. The library does not give the exact time.
- 1 Dec 2026, 16:00 Book club at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf → The erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf invites you to its book club: on 1 December 2026 and on 12 January 2027, each from 16:00, at Hauptstraße 20. Bring your favourite book and simply drop by. The library does not state a fee.
- 12 Dec 2026, 11:00 Picture book cinema at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf → Picture book cinema for children at the erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf: on Saturday, 14 November, and on Saturday, 12 December 2026, each at 10:00 and at 11:00 at Hauptstraße 20.
All events in Pottendorf → (in German)
Frequently asked questions about Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf
Where is Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf?
The business is located at Hauptstraße 20, 2486 Pottendorf. You can open directions via the map link.
How can I contact Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf?
You can contact Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf by phone on 0680 2088782 or via the website www.dieerlesene.at/buecherei.
When is Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf open?
Die erlesene Bücherei Pottendorf is open at the following times: Tue 09:00–15:00, Wed 14:00–19:00, Fri 09:00–15:00, Sat 09:00–13:00. Hours may differ on public holidays or change at short notice – if in doubt, please check directly with the business.
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