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OBA Library of Amsterdam 3,052 reviews #23 of 1,016 things to do in Amsterdam Libraries Closed now 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " beautiful library & good lunch/dinner " Apr. 2022 this is an unbelievable library..& restaurant on top floor with views of the city & good food & drinks & wines/beer.. By Christiaan Verhoef


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The Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˌoːpənˈbaːrə biblioːˈteːk ˌɑmstərˈdɑm]; OBA; English: Amsterdam Public Library) is an organisation of public libraries in Amsterdam, Diemen and Ouder-Amstel in the Netherlands. The first library opened in 1919 at the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam.


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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). Amsterdam Public Library (OBA) Opening hours Monday 8:00 - 22:00 Tuesday 8:00 - 22:00


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all OBA library locations (in Dutch) OBA Oosterdok The Amsterdam Public Library's central location OBA Oosterdok is situated nearby Amsterdam Central Station and offers a magnificent view over the city. read more about OBA Oosterdok Restaurant and café Restaurant Babel is situated on the 7th floor of OBA Oosterdok and open daily.


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OBA Library of Amsterdam 4.5 3,052 reviews #22 of 1,020 things to do in Amsterdam Libraries Open now 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Good viewpoint " Mar 2023 A very good viewpoint from the restaurant on the seventh floor. By Christiaan Verhoef " Great Library to work or study " Aug 2021


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OBA Library of Amsterdam 3,052 reviews #22 of 1,019 things to do in Amsterdam Libraries Closed now 10:00 - 22:00 Write a review What people are saying " Good viewpoint " Mar 2023 A very good viewpoint from the restaurant on the seventh floor. By Christiaan Verhoef " Great Library to work or study " Aug 2021


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OBA Library of Amsterdam 4.5 3,052 reviews #22 of 1,020 things to do in Amsterdam Libraries Closed now 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Good viewpoint " Mar 2023 A very good viewpoint from the restaurant on the seventh floor. By Christiaan Verhoef " Great Library to work or study " Aug 2021


Amsterdam Public Library OBA (middle) and Conservatorium building (right) at Oosterdokskade

OBA Library of Amsterdam 3,052 reviews #22 of 1,019 things to do in Amsterdam Libraries Closed now 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Write a review What people are saying " Good viewpoint " Mar 2023 A very good viewpoint from the restaurant on the seventh floor. By Christiaan Verhoef " Great Library to work or study " Aug 2021


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The OBA, the Amsterdam Public Library, Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam in Dutch, is located in the modern harbour area between Central Station and NEMO. The library network in the Dutch capital has 28 facilities but this is by far the most important.


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OBA stands for Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, a network of 28 public libraries around the city. At 28,000m² spread over 10 levels, Amsterdam Central Library is the 2nd largest public library in Europe* and attracts a large number of visitors per year.