Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich Explained

Location:	City of Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Type:	Public library

The Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich (PBZ) is the public library of the City of Zürich, Switzerland. It operates a total of 14 branches. The PBZ financed primarily through contributions from the city government, with a small contribution from the cantonal government.^[1]

The library traces its founding to 1896 with the Pestalozzi Society,^[2] named for the educator born in Zürich and advancing his ideals. As of 2020, the PBZ system attracts about one million visits annually.^[3]

See also

• Zentralbibliothek Zürich: a dual-purpose university and public library also in Zürich

Notes and References

1. Web site: PBZ – Verein PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich . 2022-03-23 . pbz.ch.
2. Fassbend-Eigenheer . Ruth . 1995 . Die Pestalozzigesellschaft in Zürich : eine Institution im Dienste der Volksbildung - 1896 gegründet . Schweizerisches Archiv für Volkskunde / Archives suisses des traditions populaires . 91 . 1 . 1–20. 10.5169/seals-117931 .
3. Web site: 2020-06-01 . Schul- und Sportdepartement, PBZ Pestalozzi-Bibliothek Zürich, Betriebsbeiträge 2021–2023 . Stadt Zürich . 1.