Oslo Public Library, Grünerløkka — Attraction in Oslo

Small library with very little work space for students/researchers.

I came to this library after visiting the main library (which is ALWAYS full) and went upstairs to the children's section so I could do some work. There were no tables to sit and work downstairs. I was kicked out by a member of the staff after being told it was only for children. There were 0 children in the library.

Workspaces consist of chairs with armrests so doing any actual work is uncomfortable/not practical. There is a total of 3 tables where you can sit and work at this library.

I was then told that Oslo has 22 libraries and it's unique (it's not unique in Europe, at all). She told me I am supposed to travel to all of the libraries to find space to work. Not a...

Disappointed

Went on sunday, to begin with there were homeless people on the entrance waiting anyone to enter so they enter after them (Maybe because it was day off)

The design from inside is a bit distractive gives the feeling of a "cafe", and the library itself isnt too big.

I would definitely not go there again to work or study. Could be good if you just wanna read book...

Terribly noisy, if you don't have headphones and you need to concentrate, don't go. Is a waiste of time. There is a second floor where ypu can hear kids running and babies crying non stop. Also the people working at the library are noisy and even whistle, first time i see staff whistling at a library. It is not a...