This being the main library in Uppsala, I think it is sort of small sized. i do not know how common…read moreit is to borrw books anymore though. This library always had this size since 1980's. I am thrilled to see you can borrow all kinds of books/novels. Not only the proper ones, but any bestseller crime as well! Also you cn borrow Cds and even DVD movies! That is awesome!! In the news paper premises it always stinks from old sweat. Not a very pleasant smell. It has always been like this! It is so peaceful to come here and just sit. Altogether I think this library has a wide selection if books and also audio/video. Maybe the audio leaves something to wish for, but I beleeve it isn't easy to please in music since we all have different taste.

The Uppsala city library is conveniently located on the main shopping street in Uppsala (gågatan)…read more It can be a great place to borrow some free wifi (password is on the bulletin board). If you're just visiting Uppsala, I wouldn't go out of my way to stop here. Heads up if you're borrowing the wifi for a bit, as is typical in Uppsala, they do charge for bathrooms. For books, it's primarily Swedish books (surprise!), but also has several shelves of English and easy Swedish books. The librarians were nice and helped me find an easy Swedish book. As far as studying goes, it's not the best environment. There were an awful lot of of crying babies and people talking loudly on cellphones last time I was there. I guess on the other hand, it's a lot more relaxed than the "shhhh!" libraries I'm used to. Just as a heads up, if you are looking for a beautiful library and a quiet place to study, you should hike up the hill and check out Carolina Rediviva.

As of 2017, the Silver Bible executive hall is closed and they will re-open it in 2019…read more A nice library to get a good view of the city, read a book and use the bathroom.

When I was young and first started traveling to new cities, I always wanted to see their libraries…read more Seattle's is amazing. Juneau's is nothing to write home about. University of Massachusetts's is indeed the tallest in America, but was also kind of disappointing, with nasty windows, a scary elevator, and a funky smell. Today, is my first review of a library on Yelp. And this library is a good one! If you're searching for a quiet place to study, or if you're nearby and have an hour to spare, check this place out. To the right of the entrance is a neat little hallway with displays of really, really old manuscripts and maps. Among their collection is the Silver Bible, a bible translated to gothic, written in silver ink on purple parchment. If you have a bit more time and feel like quietly exploring a library, you can drop off your bag and camera at the bag check. There are these three-story creaky spiral staircases that lead to a balcony that overlooks rows of desks were university students are studying. There's another room with these strange chairs whose backs are so large, they become cubicles. And, always an important thing in Uppsala: free bathrooms.