OBA Oosterdok - Children's Library and Maakplaats
Oosterdokskade 143, 1011 DL Amsterdam
About this place
A big public library with a spacious youth department and a Maakplaats makerspace, plus a cafe and restaurant in the building.
How kid-friendly is it?
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