noun
library
A2
Bibliothek (die) means 'library' — a public or academic place lending and housing books and media. It is a feminine noun with plural Bibliotheken. Use articles die Bibliothek, der Bibliothek etc.; regular declension shown. No reflexivity; standard noun, plural formed as Bibliotheken.
Examples
Die Studenten arbeiteten in der Bibliothek, obwohl die meisten Bücher ausgeliehen waren.
The students worked in the library, although most books were checked out.
Die Bibliothek in der Stadt hat heute länger geöffnet.
The city library is open later today.
Ich gehe in die Bibliothek.
I'm going to the library.
Details
Mnemonics
Imagine shelves of books and a big sign 'Bibliothek' above the door.
Think 'Bible-thek' — a place with many books like a 'library'.
Die Bibliothek — picture a librarian (female) welcoming you into 'die' library.
Notes
Common public building; used for borrowing books and study. Plural often 'Bibliotheken'.