Since music is also an integral part of libraries, the Mozart Boys' and Girls' Choir, based in the 10th district, provided a special musical touch for the opening.

New Library in Vienna-Favoriten: Space for School Classes, Children's Groups, and Events

The library is located in the growing district of Neues Landgut, Laxenburger Straße 4, on the ground floor of the new municipal building "Willi Resetarits-Hof" directly opposite the education campus. The new location offers visitors a comprehensive range for children and adults with over 50 learning and reading places. There is a dedicated, large children's area, ample space for events, as well as for the care of school classes and kindergartens. Ten librarians are on hand to provide advice and assistance.

3D Printer, Cutting Plotter, and Green Screen

Included at Neues Landgut: 3D printers, a green screen, and a library of things. The library also provides everyday items for borrowing. In a dedicated area, the "Library of Things" offers a wealth of important utensils that not everyone can or wants to afford: From items that serve media enjoyment (Toniebox, Sami reading bear, LÜK box, Tolino, Joy-con steering wheel, PlayStation controller, boombox, record player...) to creative, learning, and movement games (e.g., sound marble run, sensory puzzle, balance board, Kendama, juggling set, chess game, bead loom, 3D printing pen...) to practical household helpers (window vacuum, cable drum, vacuum sealer, spiral binding machine, laser distance measurer, spirit level, labeling device, sack truck, hole punch, energy meter....). With a library card, all these items can be used without any problems.

Continuous Opening Hours in Vienna-Favoriten from 11 AM to 7 PM and Open Library

The "Neues Landgut" can be used continuously from Monday to Friday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Additionally, thanks to an Open Library System, there is the possibility to use the library outside of regular opening hours from 10 AM to 10 PM. Located in close proximity to the main train station, the location is easily accessible by tram, buses, and S-Bahn.

Right with the opening, there is a program in the new library: In the café area, Marija Šabanović & Arman Aghayan present their photo exhibition "Who Cares?"

The artists photographed young men of migrant backgrounds in Vienna and talked to them about their lives. "Who Cares?" emerged from the desire to learn about their everyday lives, hopes, and challenges. In the summer of 2023, they searched for participants in parks, youth centers, and public training grounds. They experienced a range of emotions - from boredom and fears for the future to laughter and care.

On May 3, 2025, the Lesofantenfest of the libraries will also be hosted for the first time at the Neues Landgut Library. The Public Space Pop-Up Planetarium by Ruth Grützbauch and Dorothea Kuchinka will be featured. And for the very young, the libraries offer the "Kirangolini" program, providing a first encounter with picture books, paired with music and play.

Free Library Card for Children and Adolescents up to 18 Years

The 37 Vienna libraries in 21 districts offer a wide range of items for borrowing. Two locations are in the 10th district. For those under 18, the library card is free, after which it costs 36 euros annually (without discount). In 2024, there were 6.4 million borrowings and 162,700 users.

The collection includes 1.4 million books, films, and music, as well as 50,000 CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and console games. With a library card, newspapers, magazines, and 90,000 eBooks and eAudios are accessible online for free.

Numerous events for all age groups, such as readings, concerts, German courses, and film screenings, enrich the offerings. Next week, the children's cultural festival Lesofantenfest will begin. Additionally, there is the #büchereicast podcast by the City of Vienna Libraries.

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