Mannheim's Digital Library Upgrade Launches with Onleihe 3 in 2026

Mannheim City Library's Digital Collection Gets Even More User-Friendly with Onleihe 3

The digital library of Mannheim City Library is set to become even more convenient with the launch of Onleihe 3, a completely revamped lending platform. Packed with new, practical features, the updated system makes accessing the library's extensive digital media selection easier than ever for all users.

Patrons of the Metropol-Card libraries—which include Mannheim City Library—can look forward to the next generation of digital borrowing. Onleihe 3 not only boasts an intuitive, accessibility-friendly interface but also introduces a host of new functions, such as cross-device syncing of reading and playback progress between the Onleihe app and the web platform, an unlimited favorites list, a borrowing history, and a dark mode for reduced eye strain.

Those curious about the new system can explore Onleihe 3 without signing up at *metropolbib.de. The Rhein-Neckar Onleihe network is scheduled to transition to Onleihe 3 on April 22, 2026. After the upgrade, users with Android or iOS smartphones and tablets will need to download the new Onleihe 3 app, available for free in app stores, which will replace the previous version. Patrons accessing the service via PC, laptop, or e-readers like PocketBook or tolino can log in directly through meine.onleihe.de*, where they'll find a centralized library selection and login options.

Newcomers to Onleihe can also test the platform as a guest—no registration required—by visiting metropolbib to get acquainted with its features.

Mannheim City Library Information Session

As part of its Media Wednesday series, Mannheim City Library is offering an opportunity to discover its digital services and the new Onleihe 3.

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Central Library at Stadthaus N 1, library staff will present the platform and guide users through its functions. Attendees will also have the chance to try out the digital offerings on the spot.

About Onleihe metropolbib

The metropolbib Onleihe provides access to 35,500 digital media titles across 57,500 copies, including e-books, audiobooks, radio plays, magazines, and newspapers. Whether at home, on the go, or on vacation, users can enjoy digital media anytime, anywhere, on a variety of devices. The collection spans classics, fiction, entertainment, children's and young adult literature, New Adult titles, educational materials, comics, manga, nonfiction, and practical guides—ensuring something for every age and interest.

For support, users can visit the central help portal at *hilfe.onleihe.de, which provides technical requirements, key information about Onleihe 3, and a free Onleihe Guide* with all essential details at a glance.

Access to metropolbib Onleihe and other digital services is available with a library card from any Metropol-Card library or the shared Metropol-Card library pass. Costing €28 per year, the Metropol-Card grants on-site access to 1.9 million physical media across 47 libraries with 85 lending locations.

These services are coordinated by the Metropol-Card Libraries Rhein-Neckar Association, a unique nationwide network combining a shared library card and catalog, an Onleihe consortium, and additional digital offerings across three German states: Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Hesse.

For more information, visit: *www.metropol-card.net*www.metropolbib.de**www.metropol-mediensuche.de**