Become a member
We're pleased you'd like to become a member of the Amsterdam Public Library
More books, films and music than you could possibly devour. And if you have trouble choosing, we’re available to help you at one of our 29 individual libraries.
Check out which membership suits you:
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OBA Jeugd
- Borrow mountains of books and ebooks, seas of comics, tons of games, and more
- Use the computer for 3 hours a day at OBA Oosterdok or for 1 hour at one of our other branches
- Activities, such as programming robots, theatre performances, and lots of other stuff can be enjoyed free of charge or with a 50% discount
- Membership for people up to and including 18 years old
- Borrow without having to pay fines
free of charge
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OBA Altijd & Overal
- Borrow unlimited books, ebooks, films, and more
- Use the computer for 3 hours a day at OBA Oosterdok or for 1 hour at one of our other branches
- Read thousands of Dutch and international newspapers and periodicals*
- All the OBA's activities are free of charge or can be enjoyed with a 50% discount
- No service charges such as fines, reservation fees or transport costs
for 62,50 per year
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OBA Basis
- Borrow 20 titles and 6 ebooks per year
- Use the computer for 3 hours a day at OBA Oosterdok or for 1 hour at one of our other branches
- Read thousands of Dutch and international newspapers and periodicals*
- All the OBA's activities are free of charge or can be enjoyed with a 50% discount
for 40,00 per year
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OBA Jongeren
- Young Adults between the ages of 19 and 26 get a free OBA Basis membership or 25% discount on OBA Altijd & Overal
- OBA Basis for Young Adults: free of charge
- OBA Altijd & Overal for Young Adults: €32,50 per year
- Check OBA Basis or OBA Altijd & Overal for more information
free of charge
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OBA Digitaal
- Borrow unlimited ebooks and audiobooks
- Read thousands of Dutch newspapers and periodicals online*
- Use the computer for 3 hours a day at the OBA Oosterdok or for 1 hour at one of our other branches
- All the OBA's activities are free of charge or can be enjoyed with a 50% discount
for 47,50 per year
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OBA Senior
- From 67+ years of age senior citizens get a 25% discount on OBA Basis or OBA Altijd & Overal
- OBA Basis for senior citizens: €32,50 per year
- OBA Altijd & Overal for senior citizens: €47,50 per year
- Check OBA Basis or OBA Altijd & Overal for more information
from 32,50 per year
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OBA PC
- Use the computer for 3 hours a day at OBA Oosterdok or for 1 hour at one of our other branches
for 20,00 per year
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Stadspashouders
- Holders of a Stadspas (City Card) with a green dot receive a free OBA membership
- You will receive an OBA Altijd & Overal membership free of charge
free of charge
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Adamnet
- An AdamNet Pass lets you borrow from the OBA as well as from all the other libraries and heritage institutions affiliated with AdamNet.
- For the OBA, the AdamNet Pass is equal to an OBA Altijd & Overal membership
for 75,00 per year
Would you like to give a membership or did you receive one as a gift?
Give someone a year's access to our huge collection with an OBA gift card. Buy your gift card at one of our 29 locations.
Become a Friend of the OBA
Become a friend of the OBA and support our fight against inequality. Friends membership costs € 125, - per year and includes an OBA Altijd & Overal membership.