In Germany, students often reserve tables at university libraries early in the morning. At the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, too, studying space is at a premium, especially during exams. An unusual idea is providing help and saving municipalities money: Since April 2013, students have studied in the lobby of the state theatre in Karlsruhe. The “TheaBib”, or theatre-cum-library, offers students 150 seats during the day, wireless Internet, and a coffee bar. In the evening, the stage is returned to the actors, and the students now know what is playing.