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OBA Javaplein

Image from Annetje van Praag Sigaar

Image from Annetje van Praag Sigaar

Image from Emma Goodman

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OBA Javaplein is located in East Amsterdam on Javaplein. The library has a broad collection with no less than 46,000 books and 12,000 music, CDs, films and games.

Phonotheque and reading room

The extensive range of music CDs can be found in the special phono library. Listen to the latest music here or read a newspaper or magazine in the reading room. The newspapers and magazines are available in Dutch, English, German, French, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic and Urdu.

Activities

The library organizes many activities including workshops, literary meetings with authors and changing exhibitions by artists. See the website for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: This branch is closed on Sunday, August 13 and 20.

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions

Present, available or allowed

Service dog allowed
Accessible building
Rest areas

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide
Wheelchair-friendly restroom

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

Present, available or allowed

Material in Braille

Not present, not available or not allowed

Accessible lift
Audio description
Low stimulus hours
Open captioning
Sign language interpretation provided
Guide lines and floor markings
Personal assistant
Mobile payment
Closed captioning
Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here
Sensory experience
Accessible print (18pt. or larger)
Stairs with handrail
Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)

Read more on the website of OBA Javaplein

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