Amsterdam Public Library (OBA)
Attractions
Amsterdam Public Library (OBA)





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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).
Books, theatre and workplaces
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. More information visit the OBA website.
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions and information
Present, available or allowed
- Service dog allowed
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
- Stairs with handrail
- Lift
- Passageways that are sufficiently wide
- Accessible restroom
Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted
Present, available or allowed
- Material in Braille
Not present, not available or not allowed
- Personal assistant
- Guide lines
- Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
- Sign language interpretation provided
- Closed captioning
- Open captioning
- Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
- Low stimulus hours
- Sensory experience
- Audio description
- Accessible information
- Mobile payment


















