OBA Oosterdok is more than just a library; it's a destination. The architecture is beautiful and…read moremodern. I loved that the ground floor is dedicated to kids, making it very welcoming for families, while the upper floors remain quiet and perfect for studying. If you're looking for a place to be productive, OBA Oosterdok is it. It's massive (7 floors!) so you can almost always find a corner to settle into. They've clearly thought about modern needs: ample power outlets, tons of desk space, and fast, free Wi-Fi. Once you're done working, head upstairs to the cafe. The outdoor space offers one of the best views of the city center you can find. Truly a gem of a public space!

7 stories of an amazing library and building. Now, we were just visiting tourists so we were not…read morechecking out books or using library services. I'm a lover of books and public libraries so to visit one in another country is a must do and this one specifically is beyond cool. 7 stories, gender neutral bathrooms, located right on the heart of town, ams a cafe with views. Had up to the 7th floor and grab a beverage or smash from the café and find a patio table overlooking the water... amazing

Interesting combination of cafe and public library inside the upscaling De Hallen. You can work in…read morethe nice mezzanine, but bring headphones (it's not really quiet) and be aware that Wifi it's not for free (you must be member of the library system or pay 1€ for 30 minutes). Downstairs you have a cafe and next door a food market, so it's very convenient if you want to stay longer! Inner bike parking in the basement.

The place seems to have been upgraded to daycare or something. It's impossible to work here with…read moreall the screaming/crying babies and kids running around, screaming, crying and throwing things around.

Nice place to study. You don't need to be UvA student to access, but you do to use the computers or…read morethe wifi. The CREA cafe inside it's very cheap, but only accept Maestro cards. Place to scan and print also and lots of computers, and you can check how many are available on the website.

A beautiful museum about spiritual wisdom with a cafe and library and small bookshop and lounge and…read moregarden in the center of Amsterdam...

From the owner: The Embassy of the Free Mind is a new international platform that harnesses spirituality, science,…read moreart, culture, music and storytelling to promote and share free thought. Located in the majestic 17th-century House with the Heads on Amsterdam's Keizersgracht, the Embassy combines a range of functions: knowledge centre, international meeting place, study room, cafe and a living room of Amsterdam. The project is an initiative of The Worldheart Foundation. The Embassy of the Free Mind is open Wednesday-Sunday from 10am to 5pm and offers a versatile programme that includes museum experience tours, talks, debates, lectures, concerts and conferences.

I used to go there as it was the closest library to my apartment but I never liked going there…read morebecause several of the librarians were just so darn rude.

this is the library in my hood, nothing special, nothing bad. i usually come here to read all the…read moredutch magazines (they have no english ones). there's also a little cafe in the magazine section but it's never open. it's a smaller library but it has all the major sections most libraries will have.

Very special and unique collection of spiritual books in the little bookshop and in the secondhand…read morecorner and more than 35.000 books in English, Dutch, French and German in the big spiritual library of the Theosophical Society. Also free tea or coffee for visitors.

From the owner: De Theosofische Vereniging (Adyar) kent de volgende doeleinden:…read more1.Het vormen van een kern van de universele broederschap der mensheid, zonder onderscheid van ras, geloof, geslacht, kaste of huidskleur. 2.Het aanmoedigen van de vergelijkende studie van godsdienst, wijsbegeerte en wetenschap. 3.Het onderzoeken van de onverklaarde wetten van de natuur en van de vermogens die in de mens latent aanwezig zijn. De Theosofische Vereniging streeft voor haar leden een volledige vrijheid van denken na. Instemming met bovenstaande drie doeleinden is de enige voorwaarde voor lidmaatschap.

A local library in a building that is a-typical for this neighbourhood: it is round, and includes…read morelots of glass. Inside you will find a library (part of the OBA) and also readingtables and room to study. I like to study in this library as there are many nice quiet spots (especially upstairs). There are electricity sockets to charge my laptop and staff are friendly. At the reading table various magazines and newspapers can be read (even by non-members). The material is mostly in Dutch, but there is a turkish newspaper. Newspaper/magazines include glossies, Elsevier, Financieel dagblad, Volkskrant, Parool, Consumentenbond gids, etc. During weekend days and wednesday afternoons, it can get noisy downstairs. Tip: - Free wifi for members - If you plan to bring a laptop, ensure you have enough electricity cable extension.