The Silesian Collections Reading Room will be closed for renovations from June 29th, 2026.
During this time, regional collections will be available in the Main Reading Room.
From August 3rd to 30th, 2026, the Silesian Library will be closed (main building at Plac Rady Europy 1 in Katowice) due to the reinstallation of the system (Integro library catalogue) and maintenance work on the High Storage Warehouse.
- Book orders and loans will not be fulfilled during this period. The deadline for returning materials borrowed in July will be extended until September.
- Book returns can be processed on an ongoing basis using the drop box. Returns will be registered in the reader’s account after the system has been completely reinstalled.
- Orders submitted to the book machine can be collected until July 31st, 2026 (last orders can be submitted until July 29th, 2026, 5.00 pm).
- On August 1st, 2026 (Saturday), orders for processing will be accepted until 1.00 pm.
- Circulation cards will be confirmed Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 2.00 pm – library entrance from Damrota Street (contact at the security point), after complete reinstallation of the system.
Silesian Library, Plac Rady Europy 1, Katowice
- Lending Department, The Open Area, Main and Current Journals Reading Room
Monday 12.00 pm – 8.00 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8.00 am – 8.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm; - Special Collections Reading Room
Monday 12.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Tuesday-Saturday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm; - Media Library of the Goethe-Institut
Monday 12.00 pm – 6.00 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Silesian Library, Ligonia 7 , Katowice
- Board Games Lending Library
Monday-Tuesday 8.00 am – 3 pm, Wednesday-Thursday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, Friday 8.00 am – 3.00 pm.
Silesian Library, Francuska 12, Katowice
- Art Reading Room in the Silesian Library House of Education
Monday-Tuesday 9.00 am – 3 pm.
