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Deichman consists of 25 local libraries located all over Oslo. Deichman was founded in 1785 and is Norway’s oldest and largest public library. Oslo's main library, Deichman Bjørvika, is located between Oslo Central Station and the Opera house.

Whoever you are, a Deichman library is a place for you. In our libraries you are welcome to spend time reading, working, relaxing, meeting friends, or enjoying some peace and quiet.

Feel free to borrow whatever you like from our collection of more than a million books, movies, games, CDs and other media. All you need is a library card.

Library cards are available for everyone who resides in Norway. You need to have a Norwegian social security number, D number, or DUF number to obtain a library card.

Do you need us to help you register? Stop by your local library, and we will assist you.

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• Read our lending regulations for adults.

• Read our lending regulations for children.

Several Deichman libraries regularly host Language Cafés. At these events, you can practice speaking Norwegian in small groups. Learn more.

For inquiries about the Oslo Public Library Deichman, please contact Director of Communications Jørn Johansen (kommunikasjon@deichman.no +47 900 97 250).

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Several of Deichman’s libraries offer extended opening hours.

If you are 15 years old or older, you automatically have extended access to these libraries, including weekends and public holidays. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by parents or guardians if they use the library during extended hours.

We are continuously working to expand this service to include more libraries.

To open the library door during extended opening hours, you need an app called Oslonøkkelen. Download the Oslonøkkelen app to your mobile phone.

• Download Oslonøkkelen for iPhone

• Download Oslonøkkelen for Android

Deichman libraries offer free use of several tools and facilities. These include:

• Wi-Fi

• Computers

• Photocopiers

• Printers

• Scanners

• 3D-printers

• Hand tools

Use of the tools is free, but you will be charged a small fee for materials such as printing paper and plastic for 3D printing. Contact your local library for more information.