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Malmö City Library

Tourist attraction Library

Castlelike 1901 library building set in riverside parkland, with a modern glass extension & a cafe. People often mention library, books, beautiful, read, Malm, reading, book, visit, time, architecture,


Address

Kung Oscars väg 11, 211 42 Malmö, Sweden

Website

malmo.se

Contact

+46 40 660 85 00

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (808 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: library (31) books (18) beautiful (12) read (10) Malm (8) reading (7) book (7) visit (7) time (7) architecture (6)
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  • 5/5 Francess D. G. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful library open to all. With the floor to ceiling window, reading a book here feels like reading a book in the nature. Staff is friendly, helpful, and speaks perfect English.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HM T. 6 months ago on Google • 489 reviews
    Stunning and beautiful design. Nice spot to chill and charge our phones whilst sorting the photos. Cafe was closed during our visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dayna W. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    What a beautiful library here in Malmö. On my way through the beautiful gardens of the castle at Malmö I happened upon the public library. And I’m so glad I did! They have an airy cafe with coffees and teas and sweets just perfect for an afternoon stop. Groups of young people were gathered sharing fica and enjoying themselves, a couple parents with children in strollers and several older people stopping for a respite. The floors are open and gorgeous. Children’s libraries are inviting and well attended. So nice to see a vibrant library in this delightful city.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ipekpınar �. 7 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    The most beautiful public library I've ever seen...As a tourist in Malmö, we didnt buy any ticket nor booked a slot for visiting the building. The library has rich collection: you can find many books in different languages. It has also audio and movies sessions. I spent 2 hours just for taking pics and looking around! A must-seen place in Malmö!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tom F. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this on a blog of someone who has been to Malmo. It’s a cool place to come and admire the architecture and just have some down time. I fell in love with Malmo when I came. The library is unusual compared to others. The cafe wasn’t open when I came here but I just came to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chia-chen L. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern library with books in many languages and plenty of seats to chill and read.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nico B. 3 years ago on Google
    The main city library (Malmö Stadsbibliotek) is very conducive with good facilities for studying and reading. There is a special place for small children where they can play and read. Also, you have an option to scan and print documents securely from the computers used with a library card. They have sweet and helpful staffs ready to help when you need.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonardo M. 2 months ago on Google • 471 reviews New
    Beautiful library you can walk in and take in the beautiful architecture inside. There are lovely chairs to sit and relax and read a book. Worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Sara 2 years ago on Google
    A large, modern library, with books from all over the world. Also with fresh daily newspapers. I would like to emphasize that there is a children's library, which is very interesting, where children can draw, play, but also browse various children's books or have their parents read to them. The staff is very friendly and answers any of your questions. One of the most beautiful libraries in the world. Be sure to visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hernan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit even when you are tourist. Free toilets. Space for kids. Nice view of two different buildings the original and the new one.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 KC M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful library in a nice area of town. Friendly staff and super clean. Nice to sit and relax while enjoying books. Thank you
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MARIA GRAZIA P. 6 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    What a wonderful place. Located in the slottsparken is reachable by bike, with an amazing ride in the park itself from Malmö castle. There is also a bike parking outside. It is possible to visit the library free and go around admiring the architecture, details and so on. Visiting libraries is not a common attraction but this one deserves a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marko L. 4 months ago on Google • 216 reviews
    Love this place, plenty of books, plenty of space expect for rush hours when students are everywhere. Good place to relax. If you are at malmo on trip, this place is really worth visiting.

  • 5/5 Ragavendran R. 1 year ago on Google
    Well organised Malmö city library. Staffs in below 8 years section are quite supportive . Undoubtedly, variety of book collections in different languages. Highly recommended to read/borrow books. Toilet is available . Parking slots are around the library with different timings/parking codes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arina T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Amazing architecture, good atmosphere for work and studies. I would personally like to have more couches or chairs to sit, since a lot of places are usually taken. But apart from that, good temperature inside (cool during the summer and warm during the winter), and a corner for everyone - for those who are with kids, for those who are studying and those who are working. Also, a good cafe downstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christina G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to study! It has lots of space and is quiet. Architecturally it’s beautiful and right next to the kings park. So lovely to walk by as well. Staff is very friendly and will help you with any questions
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah N. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean, spacious and modern library. Many diverse literatures, many power outlets and seats. The librarians are always nice and helpful. It's easy and free to borrow books and CDs with your library card. There are printers available to use for a few kronor. There are both big, bright rooms and smaller darker rooms to choose between after your own taste.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jeremy K. 9 months ago on Google
    Makes one feel like sitting down n read a novel or spend time soaking in the literary atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miriam W. 2 years ago on Google
    The library is big with a lot of different sections. It's easy to orientate through the building as there are signs and arrows to show you where to go. I'm impressed with how it looks, like the feeling of walking on their floors and their stairs aren't tiring to walk upon. First time here after 4-5 years and I'm impressed to the point where this is my go-to spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lukas 7 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    We went there during a rainy Sunday as tourists. The library is really fascinating and has a lot to offer (from the outside as well as from the inside) quiet place and books not only in swedeish. You can grab a book and find a cozy place to read. We spent a couple of hours in the library while exploring different books, magazines etc.

  • 5/5 Iulia E. 2 months ago on Google • 61 reviews New
    From my point of view it's one of the greatest library it's perfect in the quality of the space in the luxury of computers and it has 3 level where you can stay and read you things

  • 4/5 Zmarai A. 2 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    I ve been to the place a few times, last time went to get my reserved books. I like the computerized system of borrowing books with all the self service. A big place to enjoy books. Places to sit and read. Book lovers this is your heaven.

  • 5/5 Thy Nhan P. 1 year ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Nice library. - There many spaces for people to sit down for reading booking or studying. The lighting is just right for reading, very smart to leverage the nature lights from outside thru big glass walls/ windows. - They have special area for specific purposes, eg researching, designing, children stations… - The location is great, easy to access from the park and the main road - The staffs are super lovely and helpful However, I don’t see much book in English or other languages.

  • 5/5 Vida V. 1 year ago on Google
    Its amazing. You can not go and come back without at least 4 books or more. You can find anything you want. And let’s not forget the amazing view we get. Also a very awesome place for studying if you look for some peace and quite place to study. But can say that most of the time the study tables ( don’t know what to call them ) are full so kinda have to wait till someone leaves ( have experienced it myself ). Yeah that’s it make sure to visit at least one time in your life, even if your not a reader you will not regret. It might even make you love reading, cause It did to me. ☺️☺️

  • 5/5 Minh Thu L. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful library next to the park. The staffs are very nice.

  • 5/5 Richard H. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent and modern facility on the inside, conserved Swedish architecture on the outside. Very cool!

  • 5/5 therichkingDT 1 year ago on Google
    Really really beautiful library. (I was only viewing it from the outside and was not inside the library)

  • 5/5 Jindaporn J. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish my country has a beautiful place to read like this. 💖

  • 5/5 Guru Krishna Priya S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful in a serene atmosphere. Amazing architecture. Ambience is awesome. Had a great time. So many books to go through. Wonderful place to bring kids in. Monday to Thursday open upto 8.00 pm.

  • 4/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely library with cozy nooks and beautiful lighting for reading. Good facilities with searching tools to find books and a good selection of English books. There is a little Cafe attached.

  • 5/5 Aline S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful library, absolutely amazing kids space.

  • 5/5 Àkos J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing library. We were in Malmö for 2 days as a tourist and found this library on our way. They have books in hungarian (and in a lot of other languages). The atmosphere was really good and calm. We could buy a swedish book for 10 korona :)


Call +46 40 660 85 00 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Emergency help
    • ✓️ Offers free legal help
    • ✓️ Offers free products or services

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