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How the DOD libraries saved me 191 dollars

The DOD MWR libraries’ access to the Libby app allows you to use your library card to access tens of thousands books, e-books and magazines, along with plenty of courses and more for free. 

UMGC Book Club discusses “1984”

UMGC Europe Book Club invites readers to join a virtual discussion of George Orwell’s “1984” on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1200 CET via ZOOM.

Hanau’s annual Brothers Grimm Festival

The Brothers Grimm Festival premiered in 1985 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the brothers’ births. Since then, over one million people have attended this event.

A Grimm legacy

The Brothers Grimm gathered folktales from across Germany and though they have changed over time, these stories are still celebrated along the German Fairy Tale Route.

Little libraries

Did you know there are little free libraries in Europe? Learn about what a little library is and a couple places you might find them.

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