The largest library in the Netherlands, the Central Branch of the Amsterdam Public Library (Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam - OBA) is located on Oosterdokseiland, just east of Amsterdam Central Station. It is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00 (except select holidays).
With 26 locations throughout Amsterdam, the OBA libraries are home to thousands of books in a plethora of genres, topics and even different languages. Whether fiction or non fiction, children’s books, novels, biographies, dictionaries or magazines, this place has lots of reading material to offer. Certain English-language books are available, as well as books to help you learn Dutch.
It houses a collection of 1.5 million books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, games and Blu-ray Discs spread over 7 floors. The library can seat up to 1,000 library patrons and is equipped with 490 internet computers. The 7th floor is the literal high point to any visit, housing the OBA theatre (seats 300) and a restaurant with a terrace offering spectacular views over the city.
On weekdays from 09:00 till 17:00 you can reach the OBA via WhatsApp.
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