Very cool spot to spend a bit of time while in Stockholm. Several floors dedicated to various news…read moreand books. There are locals studying so need to be mindful of that.

I was hoping to get a fabulous panorama of the massive rotunda at the center o Stockholm's main…read morebranch of the library but the view was disturbed by a large installation of scaffolding for renovation. Serious bummer. The rotunda is a 36 degree multi-level tower of books. It is completely open to the public at all levels including the lowest with study carrels and reading desks up to the top where the books are accessible without the help of a librarian. There are some 2 million books available here. The library is an example of Nordic Classicism, aka Swedish Grace, pioneered by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund in the 1920s. And of course, access is free. It's a public library! [Review 18725 overall - 59 in Sweden - 2248 of 2022.]

From the owner: Medborgarplatsens bibliotek är Stockholm stadsbiblioteks näst största bibliotek och ligger i…read moreMedborgarhuset. Vi har media och verksamhet för alla åldrar och både för nöje och studier. På övre planet finns innehållsrika samlingar med fack- och skönlitteratur, tyst läsesal och Barnbiblioteket. PUNKTmedis PUNKTmedis är troligen Sveriges bästa bibliotek och mötesplats för ungdomar. Vi riktar oss främst till dig som är 13-19 år. Här finns bland annat brädspel, manga, roliga och spännade böcker, intressanta dikter och datorer med internet. Vi har ofta utställningar, skrivar- och rollspelscirklar, filmvisningar, stickcafé och läxhjälp. Ungdomstidningen Ponton har sin redaktion på PUNKTmedis.

Well, it's a library so I'm not sure how harsh you can be. They supply free books and free…read moreeducation to the public, and the cost of the infrastructure to access it is arguable cheaper than the internet (though in comparison to the breadth of material, I guess the internet wins). I like that they have a cafe inside, that's a nice touch. They didn't require me to have a Swedish ID in order to get a library card and it only took a minute or two to sign up. They are secured with a PIN which is good for both of us. No one who steals my card can run up my account, not that I suspect that's a big problem in Sweden. I see the Swedish reviews thought it was a bit sparse in terms of available rooms and felt a bit dreary. I don't know, it was small but seemed like...a library... to me. I guess my expectations for the environment aren't that high. Sure it could have been located in a better space, with windows and more room -- but it exists and is conveniently located just outside my door! They didn't seem to have any "read-along" books at this location. I asked two info desks and neither one could help me. I know that they have some at the main library in Odengatan so I went there instead (I'm trying to learn Swedish and listening to and seeing the words is really helpful). I guess if I were comparing this to the main library in Odengatan, I might rate it slightly lower but I just don't have the heart. If it has one benefit it's that you won't have people in here coming to take pictures of the main room!

Who said size matters? This little library right accross the street from Konstakademiet och…read moreTelefonplans metro station is a great place to go get something good to read. The selection of books is very good, despite the smallness of the library. Lots of literature concerning art. Also some books in English and Arabic, for instance. In addition, there are all kinds of events organized at the library - check their facebook page for updates! There is a relatively large area dedicated to kids. If the children's books are read too loudly, there is a separate room where you can focus into magazines or do schoolwork in silence. Also some reading corners with cozy armchairs. Interior is basic, nothing too fancy but clean and nice anyway. No charge for the use of toilet (not a self-evidence in Stockholm!) Staff is friendly. Library card is free of charge. Opening hours are not too wide, but when you apply for the library card, you can sign a contract that gives you access to library every day from 8am to 9pm! Such a great thing! In conclusion: a compact library, functions well!