The central public library in Den Haag is attached to the city hall, very centrally located in the…read morecentre of town. In addition to books and other such library items, they also have a really good setup of tables and couches and free wifi if you're looking for a quiet place in the centre of the city to study or work for a few hours. I came here because I had a couple of hours to kill and some work to get done on my computer, and I didn't feel like paying for endless cups of coffee in a cafe. I snagged a spot at a table, easily connected to the free wifi, and got to work! Since I don't live in The Hague, this is the most useful purpose of the building for me. However, I'm sure it's also a great library for borrowing books!!!!!

From the owner: De zes verdiepingen van de Centrale Bibliotheek met informatie en ontspanning zijn vrij…read moretoegankelijk voor iedereen, lid of geen lid van de bibliotheek. Verdeeld over de verdiepingen zijn er zo'n 600 individuele studieplaatsen Ook voor krant of favoriete tijdschrift is de bibliotheek het juiste adres.

I love it here! Brussels nicest library! If you reside in Brussels you can have a membership fee…read morefor less than 15 euros for access to all the services. Muntpunt has an extensive collection of books of all genres. But day passes are available as well. There are multiple spaces that fit different needs: there's the computer room on the 3rd where you can use the computers till 7.30 pm. On the 5th floor there's the study room: you can go there to study. There are little nooks where you can sit comfortably by yourself or in group, if you need more space for yourself. The staff is very friendly, very welcoming and always ready to help. The library is huge but there's staff walking around, so you'll always be able to ask for help. Besides the normal library services, Muntpunt organises events almost daily and the are open on Saturday. I'd love it they opened on Sunday as well. And wouldn't it be great to open the library till the late night? There's students who would love this!

Probably the best public library in Brussels. Nice design inside, large collection of Dutch books…read more Several activities during the week. Dutch speaking and international newspapers and journals. To be avoided before and during college exams, as it gets filled up with often noisy students.

Lovely donation-run library tucked up in the 4th floor of the Kasernenstrasse building (takes a bit…read moreof effort to find it) - really friendly volunteers, they have events for expat families (some playtime for children, book sales, tea) and a very good collection of books and DVDs.

The library is the best here in Amersfoort. Four floors with study and workplaces, books,…read morecomputers, materiaal of sounds & videography and every book are sorted around the place. If you have found your book, you can sit everywhere in the relaxing places or tables with chairs places. The staff are very friendly, but be aware to follow the rules :) They are explaining everything how the library is setted. Their is a little coffee place on the top for the coffee addiction people. In a few words a lovely place for studying in Amersfoort

English speakers will despair in Düsseldorf's main library, as there are only about 3 shelves with…read moreEnglish-language books (for English books, I recommend the International Library Düsseldorf). But if you're looking for a German book, you will probably find what you need as the library has a big selection of fiction and non-fiction books. It also has audio books, music CDs and a selection of DVDs that can be rented. Sitting spaces are available, but usually hidden behind bookshelves. The directions and floor numberings are a bit confusing. I got lost trying to find what I was looking for when I was there the first time.

This is an excellent library in Maastricht, set on a lovely square beside the River Maas. The…read morebuilding is modern and welcoming, and feels warm and cosy inside. There is a café in the library, and plenty more nice ones around the square as well, which is all pedestrianised (including bikes of course- this is the Netherlands). I enjoyed being able to sit down with a view of the Maas and read some of the free international newspapers provided in the library, followed by a coffee at the café. Overall, a nice relaxing place to hang out for a while between intense touristing around the city.