Bibliotheque Interculturelle de la Croix Rouge: Library created by the Red Cross for foreign residents. Over 23,000 books in 170 different languages. Open Monday to Friday, 13:00-18:00, Saturdays 09:00-12:00. At 50, rue de Carouge, 1205 Geneva.
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Bibliotheque Publique Universitaire: Library open to all public. Selection of books in English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and other languages. Opening hours for borrowing books, 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. At Promenade des Bastions, 1204 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 418 28 00 Fax: +41 (0)22 418 28 01

Calibre Audio Books: UK charity, Calibre, supplies audio books in English on cassette or disk to visually impaired and disabled people. The free service is available to members (registration can be made via the website). Free postal service to anywhere in Europe.
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Send an e-mail Tel: + 44 1296 432339 Fax: + 44 1296 392599

Les Recyclables: Cafe and second-hand bookshop with a selection of books in English. It is possible to recycle old books here. Open 09:00-18:30 every day except Sunday at 53, rue de Carouge, 1205 Geneva.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 328 23 73 

The Library in English: English-language subscription library, managed by volunteers and open to interested readers of all nationalities. At 3, rue de Monthoux, 1201 Geneva.
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The Reading Society: With over 300,000 books, including a selection of books and magazines in English. They also organise conferences and lunch debates. At 11, Grand'Rue 1204 Geneva.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +41 (0)22 311 45 90 Fax: +41 (0)22 311 43 93

United Nations Library: Open to United Nations staff, graduate students and independent researchers; external users cannot borrow library materials. Open Monday to Friday 08:30-17:30 at 8, ave de la Paix, 1209 Petit Saconnex.
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Tel: +41 (0)22 917 41 81