Very large and very beautiful library. Apparently ...
Very large and very beautiful library. Apparently very well equipped, with computer stations, spaces for sitting and studying and bars / restaurants. The structure of the bookcase is very innovative and particular, with a modern style that blends well with classic shades and lines.
The view from the rooftop terrace, which can also be reached by lift, is very beautiful. Too bad it is limited by the very high and stone parapet (therefore not transparent) and by the elongated roof. Large and clean bathrooms. All in all it is definitely worth a visit!
Very nice library. you get lost with so many space...
Very nice library. you get lost with so many spaces to hang out and read. It has a very nice view of Amsterdam
It is forbidden to bring your expensive cup of cof...
It is forbidden to bring your expensive cup of coffee to your study location. What that is about is not clear to me. I understand that it is not the intention to eat anywhere but that drinking a cup of coffee is forbidden, I think really ridiculous. If you do that anyway, you will immediately have a fight with the guard. I was ordered to immediately throw this empty cup away. Because imagine that this empty cup falls over! Immediately canceled my membership.
Recommend to go if you have spare time while visit...
Recommend to go if you have spare time while visiting Amsterdam.
Nice environment to chill out and explore a bit more about Amsterdam.
Libraries many books cozy and now and then no play...
Libraries many books cozy and now and then no play area anymore and walking around with a basket
Nice quiet place.
Nice quiet place.
The entrance is free.
A lot of upcoming young people with notes and laptops.
On the 7th floor you can go to the balcony, from which a good view of the city.
Dining room - with a poor selection and an average price.
Located 5 minutes from the central station.
I recommend to look.
It is worth the visit, for the view and the comfor...
It is worth the visit, for the view and the comfort of resting your feet a little.
A very nice library! Great opening hours. Nice and...
A very nice library! Great opening hours. Nice and plenty of places to study. Modern building with a modern interior. Personally would ve chosen for warmer lights, the lightning is too cold/whitish at some areas. I recommend this library for studying!
Update -1 star: There no place for you to eat your own meal without standing... This should change, I find this rather goofy.
A beautiful and spacious building. Handy to take t...
A beautiful and spacious building. Handy to take the escalators or stairs first; then you soon get a total idea of the entire building, and of all floors.
You can borrow books but much more. Nobody will drive you out there. You can also work on the WiFi.
At the very top you also have a grand view of the old city of Amsterdam. It lies there at your feet for a while.
A very large and beautiful looking library.
A very large and beautiful looking library.
As a study group, we planned to work together on a project here as the schools are closed during the first week of the Christmas holidays.
We were only very disappointed that there were few study places with electrical outlets. And the free spots that were there were silent areas or had no outlets.
This was not a big disaster because we could have found a place (but with an annoying-sounding escalator continuously) but then you find out that if you are not a member you have to pay EUR 1.00 per person per 30 minutes for internet. We found this quite ridiculous, so we chose to find another place where this was better arranged.
For everyone who wants a nice place with good and free WiFi in a group, go to the folk hotel on the wibautstraat
Nice place to spend an afternoon to read books, ne...
Nice place to spend an afternoon to read books, newspapers, movies or just sit here doing your own thing. There are bars to grab a soft drink and simple meals.
Many floors and places to sit, read, relax or stud...
Many floors and places to sit, read, relax or study!
Very cozy, warm and welcoming place.
No other place like this in Amsterdam
Sensacional espai de lectura i estudi. Obert a vis...
Sensacional espai de lectura i estudi. Obert a visitants.
The best place to study, work, read and any other ...
The best place to study, work, read and any other kind of intellectual activity, free to visit for everyone.
I love this place! Definitely one of my favorite p...
I love this place! Definitely one of my favorite places to chill and relax in Amsterdam! Fantastic view from the op floors and two great restaurants inside the building (one in the top floor and one in the ground)
Great view in this library in the restaurant level...
Great view in this library in the restaurant level.
Never seen such a library. Very technological and ...
Never seen such a library. Very technological and on the higher floors you can enjoy excellent views.
Beautiful building in a prime location. In the pas...
Beautiful building in a prime location. In the past I have mainly been drawing here: it is nice and quiet and the view is phenomenal.
Large library, also with collection of scores. Nic...
Large library, also with collection of scores. Nice view over Amsterdam
Very impressed with the library. Beautiful, large ...
Very impressed with the library. Beautiful, large room. Definitely advise to visit. And on the upper floors there is a wonderful view of Amsterdam.
Lovely building, and a variety of books, English ...
Lovely building, and a variety of books, English and all other languages a great small children zone for playing and reading books. The view and inner side is amazing as strongly recommended!
Great selection of food on the 7th floor and the v...
Great selection of food on the 7th floor and the view as well. Thought no wifi beyond 7th floor while the library is truly free to all.
Various facilities for studying. During exam perio...
Various facilities for studying. During exam periods it is busier and difficult to find a decent place to study. Oba has an extensive collection of books that can also be reserved from the depot.
modern library with a great collection but childre...
modern library with a great collection but children make so much noise ! it is not clear is it library or kinder garden !
Beautiful. Clean. And a great viewing platform and...
Beautiful. Clean. And a great viewing platform and cafe.
This is an amazing building - so futuristic-lookin...
This is an amazing building - so futuristic-looking and light! It has an array of spots for studying or just reading. It has comfy chairs and breathtaking views of Amsteram.
A very fine library to study in the central of Ams...
A very fine library to study in the central of Amsterdam, you can find the video down below from the top floor balcony
Books, movies, food and tranquility, the best libr...
Books, movies, food and tranquility, the best library I've ever seen .. Bellisssssssima !!!!!
Yes they're open for business again. Simple but ef...
Yes they're open for business again. Simple but effective anti covid-19 precautions. The kids where super happy to be able to get some new books.
Pleasant quiet place. If you go around, definitely...
Pleasant quiet place. If you go around, definitely go look inside.
Horrible loud music all over the building very oft...
Horrible loud music all over the building very often.
Biggest and quitest library ever seen ! Note : the...
Biggest and quitest library ever seen ! Note : there is a piano at the entrance free to play anytime and a wonderful high quality cafeteria on the roof top :)
Fantastic place to study. Book supply on the shelv...
Fantastic place to study. Book supply on the shelves is somewhat limited (Dutch-language novels from the past few years are only rarely published). The openwork children's section is bad for concentration: those little guests sometimes want to scream or run.
Nice library with a lot of books. Excellent servic...
Nice library with a lot of books. Excellent service from the librarians and also the viewing copies and borrowing from the warehouse works excellently
Nice library, lots of choice, and long opening hou...
Nice library, lots of choice, and long opening hours. Not busy in these Corona times.
A wonderful library that's accessible to everyone....
A wonderful library that's accessible to everyone. They have a wide selection of books. My experience with them was great, the staff are very friendly and helpful when asked about certain books.
Students can't just come and study. Useless librar...
Students can't just come and study. Useless library
Went to the cafe and I did not know how to sign in...
Went to the cafe and I did not know how to sign in to the Web when I met a very friendly and knowledgeable staff member..... This is a must see great food for all those foodie lovers
Who knows the guy who works in the department of f...
Who knows the guy who works in the department of fish of the library
Dit is mijn favoriete bibliotheek. Ik vind het leu...
Dit is mijn favoriete bibliotheek. Ik vind het leuk om hier te studeren. Tussendoor ga ik graag even naar Laplace of vapiano voor een hapje. Prachtig uitzicht vanuit Laplace op de bovenste verdieping.
In 4 years time, more than 75% of the books in the...
In 4 years time, more than 75% of the books in the Amsterdam Public Library have disappeared. Away. The heyday of the OBA has been quickly killed by the policy of the current director. The core activity (library) has been pushed aside for room rental and education! As an Amsterdammer, I am ashamed of this 'library' (read hall rental complex). Bookshop Scheltema has a wider range of books than this library. It shouldn't get any crazier. Really very sad ....
An effective way to measure a city's quality of li...
An effective way to measure a city's quality of life is to visit its library. This modern Amsterdam library, a few steps from the central train station, is a must visit and will change your conception of what should be a library. Fully open, anyone can enter without having to go through a door or a lookout. A large lobby illuminates a huge section of magazines, with free and affordable internet, plus wifi for your iphone. Books are not organized by strict cataloging, but selected and by area. On the top floor a great restaurant at good prices with panoramic view of all Amsterdam. This space reflects the neederlands option, efficient and practical. Do not miss the view of the amphitheater at the top. Antonio Brito Campinas SP
Cafe is on the 7th floor, don't forget to go to th...
Cafe is on the 7th floor, don't forget to go to the library after a meal, very nice interior design, a lot of personal space!
The 7th floor is cafe, do not forget to go to the library after dining meal, very good interior design, a lot of personal space!
Beautiful view from the terrace on the 7th floor. ...
Beautiful view from the terrace on the 7th floor. The cafeteria food is ok, the plus is they have wine! Downfalls are the lack of free public internet and lack of free bathrooms. Everything comes with a price.
Free enterance, such a modern library. To borrow a...
Free enterance, such a modern library. To borrow a book you have to become a member. Becoming a member is free for people aged under 18.
The location is very nice, the view is pretty.
fantastic: spacious, quiet, you can read with a vi...
fantastic: spacious, quiet, you can read with a view of the city .... from philosophy to CD or DVD, games and art ...
Actually called La Place at the top floor of the l...
Actually called La Place at the top floor of the library. Offers a full food court style kitchen with wonderful views over the city!
A sight of Amsterdam, free entry, public toilet, s...
A sight of Amsterdam, free entry, public toilet, self-service restaurant on the 7th floor
This place is more than a library. Amazing infrast...
This place is more than a library. Amazing infrastructure, amazing staff. Awesome kids section and play area. Brilliant working spaces. Beautiful reading areas. And a lovely coffee place on rooftop!
A library in the best tradition... Exhibition spac...
A library in the best tradition... Exhibition space, a theatre, a tonne of books and a roof-top cafe with healthy food and the best view in the city
Super nice cafe upstairs for good prices with a gr...
Super nice cafe upstairs for good prices with a great view
This is an amazing space which I would love to spe...
This is an amazing space which I would love to spend time in - the various areas a beautifully organised.
I would avoid the coffee as it is made with an automated machine which serves the coffee or hot chocolate at an insanely hot temperature. You could opt for soft drinks, juices, beers or wine.
It's a great library with a lot of space - I'm not...
It's a great library with a lot of space - I'm not really fond of the organization and wish you could do more with the OBA app - but hopefully they will improve on it. The building is beautiful and the view from the top is amazing. If you get a membership card - you can check out ebooks + use the internet. Very reasonable pricing.
When we were in Amsterdam and it was dinner time w...
When we were in Amsterdam and it was dinner time we went to the OBA. On the top floor is the restaurant La Place, where we had dinner. Usually something of fries with something tasty. After dinner we walked up and down the escalator. Sometimes a small exhibition was set up. Down in the basement area. There were nice departments aimed at the youth, we liked the mice villa the most. Fr. W 2020.
Wow. Beautiful library. Excellent place for a view...
Wow. Beautiful library. Excellent place for a view of the city.
What a cool library!
What a cool library!
It is a little dissatisfied that there are few corners of art books, but the corners related to music are a great volume.
I LOVE that the toilets only request donation rath...
I LOVE that the toilets only request donation rather than make you pay to do what every human does naturally.
If I pass by the Amsterdam train station, I didn't...
If I pass by the Amsterdam train station, I didn't expect to go there anyway, I will come here, find a floor I liked that day, find a book or magazine, enjoy the quiet, sometimes look for the window. Watch the boat and get the sun.
Coffee is really bad! It is super nice place to st...
Coffee is really bad! It is super nice place to study so I would like to drink good coffee! From a good apparat and barista !!
Very nice and spacious library. There is also pian...
Very nice and spacious library. There is also piano at the grand floor that you can play. Also a lot of music disks that you can listen to. The library card is very cheap and you can borrow books with the card. Like it a lot!!
Beautiful view from the top floor on amsterdam, fr...
Beautiful view from the top floor on amsterdam, free entry, nice "building", with "restaurant" on the top floor quite good, with prices a bit high.
Awesome place to cool down and study things. On fl...
Awesome place to cool down and study things. On floor 7 there is a self-service restaurants at its best!
If you come to Amsterdam to borrow books is just r...
If you come to Amsterdam to borrow books is just right!
I can not give much information about the library ...
I can not give much information about the library itself. The restaurant and the observation deck on the top floor are highly recommended. It has a wonderful view over Amsterdam and the food was delicious and the price for it reasonable.
This is one of the nicer libraries I have seen and...
This is one of the nicer libraries I have seen and also the largest. On every floor a lot of books and many places to study, on the top floor there are still quiet rooms for the students. Here they have virtually all the books you can think of, of every genre.
A well-organized bio-library. There are computers,...
A well-organized bio-library. There are computers, reading corners and of course a lot of books. It is not a building to visit because it is a beautiful building.
Place spectacular. In Italy we dream of places lik...
Place spectacular. In Italy we dream of places like these ... Definitely worth a visit
Great impressive beautiful building large and spac...
Great impressive beautiful building large and spacious. Nice restaurant and a nice view over Amsterdam
Amsterdam city library very impressive design and ...
Amsterdam city library very impressive design and it has the best view of the city
best library in the Netherlands. Great cafe & view...
best library in the Netherlands. Great cafe & views on the top floor :)
Was here to buy my I am Amsterdam City Card. Only ...
Was here to buy my I am Amsterdam City Card. Only went with a card, but very nice staff and the architecture, just wow ...
Great Library! Pretty big, space for everyone to s...
Great Library! Pretty big, space for everyone to study, have a good coffee, work, and even kids!:)
About Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam: A Haven for Book Lovers and Knowledge Seekers
Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA) is a public library system in the Netherlands that offers an extensive collection of books, activities, and study spaces to its visitors. With 27 locations spread across the city, OBA is a hub for knowledge seekers, book lovers, and anyone who wants to explore the world of literature.
At OBA, you are welcomed with open arms to discover their vast collection of books that cater to all ages and interests. From classic literature to contemporary fiction, non-fiction works on science or history or biographies of famous personalities - there's something for everyone at OBA. The library also has an impressive selection of audiobooks and e-books available online through their website.
Apart from books, OBA also offers various activities throughout the year that cater to different age groups. These events include workshops on creative writing or poetry reading sessions by renowned authors. There are also regular exhibitions showcasing local artists' work in collaboration with other cultural institutions in Amsterdam.
For students looking for a quiet place to study or work on assignments together with peers can find ample space at any one of the 27 locations provided by OBA. The libraries have designated areas where visitors can sit down comfortably with their laptops or textbooks without any disturbance.
OBA's commitment towards sustainability is evident through its eco-friendly initiatives such as using solar panels on rooftops and recycling waste materials generated within its premises. They have also introduced electric vehicles for transportation purposes between different branches.
The library system has made it easy for people who cannot visit physical locations due to mobility issues by providing home delivery services free-of-cost within Amsterdam city limits. This service ensures that everyone has access to quality reading material regardless of their physical limitations.
In conclusion, Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam is more than just a public library system; it's a community center where people come together over shared interests in literature and knowledge-seeking pursuits. With its vast collection of books catering to all ages and interests along with various events throughout the year - there's always something new waiting at every turn!
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