I love it here! Brussels nicest library! If you reside in Brussels you can have a membership fee…read morefor less than 15 euros for access to all the services. Muntpunt has an extensive collection of books of all genres. But day passes are available as well. There are multiple spaces that fit different needs: there's the computer room on the 3rd where you can use the computers till 7.30 pm. On the 5th floor there's the study room: you can go there to study. There are little nooks where you can sit comfortably by yourself or in group, if you need more space for yourself. The staff is very friendly, very welcoming and always ready to help. The library is huge but there's staff walking around, so you'll always be able to ask for help. Besides the normal library services, Muntpunt organises events almost daily and the are open on Saturday. I'd love it they opened on Sunday as well. And wouldn't it be great to open the library till the late night? There's students who would love this!

Probably the best public library in Brussels. Nice design inside, large collection of Dutch books…read more Several activities during the week. Dutch speaking and international newspapers and journals. To be avoided before and during college exams, as it gets filled up with often noisy students.

The SHAPE Library is located on the NATO military base that hosts military and civilian personnel…read morefrom over 40 nations. The library itself is excellent. They have mostly books in English and then French but also quite a collection for the other NATO nation languages such as Turkish, Slovak, German, Polish, etc. Not only is it possible to check out books, but there are also 1000+ DVDs and Blu-rays, as well as audio books, games for Wii consoles and Nintendo DS, as well as others. There are also about 10 computers that can be used that are hooked up to the internet. T The library also hosts artists with one part of the building dedicated to art exhibitions. There is often some very interesting artwork displayed by both local and international artists. Oh, they have a variety of monthly magazines and daily newspapers available as well.

This is probably my favourite library on shape. They have lots of books and computers. Also for…read moreonly a small fee of one dollar you can have a cup of coffee. The DVDs section is also pretty kickin. Saturday morning also is great if you have kids.

This is an excellent library in Maastricht, set on a lovely square beside the River Maas. The…read morebuilding is modern and welcoming, and feels warm and cosy inside. There is a café in the library, and plenty more nice ones around the square as well, which is all pedestrianised (including bikes of course- this is the Netherlands). I enjoyed being able to sit down with a view of the Maas and read some of the free international newspapers provided in the library, followed by a coffee at the café. Overall, a nice relaxing place to hang out for a while between intense touristing around the city.