Lyrik Kabinett Information

The Lyrik Kabinett promotes poetry and activities involving poetry. It champions poetry of all languages and ages and creates a place for its safekeeping. Begun as a private initiative, the Lyrik Kabinett is now supported by a Foundation. As a forum devoted exclusively to poetry, it is a unique institution in Germany. Internationally, the Lyrik Kabinett is comparable with poetry centers in other countries, for instance the French Maisons de la poésie or the British Poetry Library in London. The Lyrik Kabinett is supported by an association of Friends. The Lyrik Kabinett Foundation established by Ursula Haeusgen pursues its goals in four main areas:Library:The Lyrik Kabinett runs the second largest library specializing in poetry in Europe. Its current stock of around 60,000 items embraces German-language and international poetry as well as valuable artists' books, audio and video media, journals, and more. Each year the library is systematically expanded with the addition of some 2,000 items. The library is open to all free of charge.