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.]

When you need new Copic markers, a portfolio folder och triangular rulers, Matton is the place to…read morego. Especially if you're a student: you get 20% discount! Not bad. Matton offers a large selection of artist equipment, for professionals, amateurs and beginners. I would say it seems that they have it all, whether it comes to drawing, painting, building miniatures - you name it. Multiple types of paper, cardboard, sketchbooks, tutorial literature, glue, tape, artist tools, and the list goes on. Staff lets you stroll around the shop in peace, but gives help if you need it. The service I have had has been ok, not too friendly but not too bad either. Prices are good, I would say. They often have items of different producers and brands, so you can find the price / quality that fits your purpose the best. Location is convenient, as there is a tunnelbana station very close (Rådmansgatan) for rainy days, but when weather is nice, you can enjoy the streets of Vasastan. Luntmarkargatan is a tiny street, on the right hand side from Sveavägen, if you come from the centrum.