Libraries in Oslo

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Libraries in Oslo

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  • Triponim
    Rome, Italy15 contributions
    Something for everyone. Cute coffee house inside. Vast place with so many options. I can spend 2-3 hours easily. Especially good for young kids
    Written August 12, 2023
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  • Maari100
    Helsinki, Finland3,025 contributions
    Besides the other library facilities. But only in Norwegian. On the first floor there is newspaper and magazine reading space and a small bookstore. On the second floor there is a Cafe you really need to visit, difficult to describe. The roof and wall paintings are really fantastic.
    Written August 19, 2019
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  • TomHogg
    191 contributions
    An amazing modern museum with convenient technologies to borrow and return books. Very well set up with many reading areas - borh private and open. The building is open and inviting
    Written July 25, 2021
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  • permia
    Ireland40,176 contributions
    Georg Sverdrup was the first Librarian at the University of Oslo, from 1813 - 1845. This eponymous building was inaugurated in the late 1990s. It is a most impressive construct, both inside and out.

    A dark façade of stone has a series of imposing columns and lots of glass incorporated. Voluminous inside, it hosts libraries for a number of faculties.

    Fine facilities are provided, all in a pleasant environment conducive to study and learning.

    Not far away is one of the first buildings of the campus, namely the red brick Physics. Dating from the 1930s its foyer has grand murals. Also here is a long pendulum duly swinging.

    A striking Mathematics department is another outstanding design.

    Some fine public art is to be seen. Including Media Figure that dates from 1853. Originally placed at Domus Media, likely giving rise to its title, it was relocated to its current domicile in the 1980s.
    Written July 15, 2022
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  • MPnr1
    Oslo, Norway170 contributions
    This is a part of the library located on the second floor specialized in cartoons.There is a table where you can sit down and make your own cartoons,I had to make a cartoon after getting inspired reading marvel universe.There are comfortable sofas and seats to sit on and read cartoons,work,relax.There is a lot of diffrent cartoons I found for example marvel,spider-man,batman,superman,marvel universe(dictionary of marvel superheroes and bad guys),donald duck,manga(found one with some adult manga inside) and much more.Some of the diffrent areas have signs showing what kind of cartoons are there,if you want help to find a specific cartoon ask the friendly staff.I liked the small rooms with diffrent cartoons in each.Free wifi is available and there are wall sockets to connect laptops to.Serieteket is a very good place to bee at if you like cartoons or if you havent seen cartoons before get to know them here.They also have free cartoon classes if you want to learn.

    Best:I found marvel universe here after looking for it about 25 years :)
    Worst:There should bee more signs making it easier to find diffrent cartoons.
    Written February 22, 2015
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