Here you will find press releases, selected photos, contact information for the communication team and useful documents and links.

In our image bank you will find photos of all our libraries as well as our spokespeople. The media may use the images when referring to Deichman in general or one of our libraries provided that the photographer and/or Deichman is credited. Search for the library or person you need a photo of, and download the picture at the required size.

Deichman operates more than 25 branch libraries all over Oslo. We are Norway's largest and oldest public library, founded in 1785.

Deichman wants to contribute to a society where everyone has a sense of belonging, ownership and commitment – towards both the community and their own lives. No matter why you come here, you will leave with something.

Deichman Public Library is the agency for the public libraries in the City of Oslo.

Merete Lie is the library director and director of the agency, for a period of six years from January 2024.

Deichman Bjørvika is Oslo’s new main library, centrally located between Oslo Central Station and the Opera House. It opened on June 18th in 2020.

Here you will find six floors containing literature, reading and study areas, stages, a movie theatre and workshops – for young and old.

Gerd-Elise Mørland is the department director for Deichman Bjørvika.

Please contact Gerd-Elise Mørland, the department director for Deichman Bjørvika: gerdelise.morland@deichman.no.

Below are some reviews about Deichman in the Norwegian and international media: