Central Library

Pros: + good location + spacey (multiple floors), therefor not to crowded + has free wifi + good working hours Cons: - Doesn't have free toilet/WC. Even worse, there are no such comforts anywhere nearby. So if you don't have or don't use physical money - you can as well take a dump straight in your pants. Minus 2 stars for that, for this clearly destroys the pleasure of reading.

The Central Library is the only place I love to revisit time after time. I love the light captured in the building as well as the content on offer. The library has language meet ups for non Dutch speakers. It also has guests talking about their literary works. The reading room is a perfect place to do homework and people watch. It has a beautiful view of the Nieuwekerk and China Town. This library offers books in many languages and also has a sheet music collection for most instruments and voice. Videos and audiobooks are available for check out. The only downside is the pay toilets that only take coins.

Absolutely outstanding library! It is super big, with plenty of room, and also very well organized, so that there is both space to work together with colleagues on a project, or go to a silent area to study by yourself. The library also has really friendly staff, and also sometimes interesting events.

Good place to study

Free, many books for kids