Jella Lepman's founding of the International Youth Library immediately after the end of the Second World War was an unusually idealistic and positive project of hope in a time of total destruction,…
The Michael Ende Museum in the International Youth Library houses a large part of Michael Ende's personal estate, including furniture, books, pictures, his stone collection, his guitar and much more.…
Offers for school classes, kindergarden, after-school clubs and groups
We also offer guided tours of the castle for schools and groups with different thematic focuses.
English or French language…
Trailer for the 7th White Ravens Festival 2023
Trailer for the 5th White Ravens Festival 2018
Festival impressions 2016
Trailer for the 4th White Ravens Festival 2016
White Ravens Festival
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Sponsors of the International Youth Library
The International Youth Library is institutionally funded in varying proportions by the German Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior…
About us
The International Youth Library is the world’s largest library for international children’s and youth literature. Founded in 1949 by Jella Lepman, it has grown to become an…
Guided Tours
On a 90-minute tour through the book castle, visitors will get to know the castle and the library and learn more about the history of Blutenburg Castle as well as the beginnings, the…
Holiday time is reading time! Our Children's Library will be open regularly from 1 August to 15 September from Monday to Friday from 2pm - 6pm. Around 20,000 books in more than 24 languages as well…
House Rules and Regulations of the International Youth Library
The Children's Library (KiBi)
The children's library is housed in beautiful premises and, in addition to an international lending…
Discover the World of Children’s Books – in Munich!
The International Youth Library invites international scholars to apply for its renowned fellowship programme – one of the rare international…