Very cool spot to spend a bit of time while in Stockholm. Several floors dedicated to various news…read moreand books. There are locals studying so need to be mindful of that.

I was hoping to get a fabulous panorama of the massive rotunda at the center o Stockholm's main…read morebranch of the library but the view was disturbed by a large installation of scaffolding for renovation. Serious bummer. The rotunda is a 36 degree multi-level tower of books. It is completely open to the public at all levels including the lowest with study carrels and reading desks up to the top where the books are accessible without the help of a librarian. There are some 2 million books available here. The library is an example of Nordic Classicism, aka Swedish Grace, pioneered by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s. And of course, access is free. It's a public library! [Review 18725 overall - 59 in Sweden - 2248 of 2022.]

I'm still not sure how to describe this place except to state that it's something of a hybrid…read morebetween an arts center and a shopping mall. At the same time, it really gives you a concentrated flavor of the Swedish modern design style most of us know only through trips to Ikea. It stands in a central area of Stockholm south of Sergels torg where the big, elliptical plaza sits with the geometric, black-and-white triangle design, a most arresting sight seen from the building's windows (photo: http://bit.ly/2aFTOud). If neither big Viking ships nor an ABBA tribute is your cup of tea, then I'd say this is a good place to chill during the day. A good portion of the center is devoted to performance venues like the Stockholm City Theatre, the Hörsalen lecture hall or the more club-like Kilen where young stand-up comedians perform. On the fourth floor is a children's library called Rum för Barn, where kids can hang and read books or listen to storytellers on kid-friendly couches. There's also a comic book library called Serieteket. Jamie W. and I strolled through the Design Museum which showed unique artifacts that gave way to bigger design trends (photo: http://bit.ly/2aWbJ0f). We were also particularly fascinated by an area devoted strictly to serious chess players (photo: http://bit.ly/2b24T9T). Definitely worth a stop.

Great food, medium sized entres. I chose the steak and the salmon for my partner. Both were well…read morecooked and delicious. Drinks were good as well.

From the owner: Medborgarplatsens bibliotek är Stockholm stadsbiblioteks näst största bibliotek och ligger i…read moreMedborgarhuset. Vi har media och verksamhet för alla åldrar och både för nöje och studier. På övre planet finns innehållsrika samlingar med fack- och skönlitteratur, tyst läsesal och Barnbiblioteket. PUNKTmedis PUNKTmedis är troligen Sveriges bästa bibliotek och mötesplats för ungdomar. Vi riktar oss främst till dig som är 13-19 år. Här finns bland annat brädspel, manga, roliga och spännade böcker, intressanta dikter och datorer med internet. Vi har ofta utställningar, skrivar- och rollspelscirklar, filmvisningar, stickcafé och läxhjälp. Ungdomstidningen Ponton har sin redaktion på PUNKTmedis.

Who said size matters? This little library right accross the street from Konstakademiet och…read moreTelefonplans metro station is a great place to go get something good to read. The selection of books is very good, despite the smallness of the library. Lots of literature concerning art. Also some books in English and Arabic, for instance. In addition, there are all kinds of events organized at the library - check their facebook page for updates! There is a relatively large area dedicated to kids. If the children's books are read too loudly, there is a separate room where you can focus into magazines or do schoolwork in silence. Also some reading corners with cozy armchairs. Interior is basic, nothing too fancy but clean and nice anyway. No charge for the use of toilet (not a self-evidence in Stockholm!) Staff is friendly. Library card is free of charge. Opening hours are not too wide, but when you apply for the library card, you can sign a contract that gives you access to library every day from 8am to 9pm! Such a great thing! In conclusion: a compact library, functions well!