“Books are boring” some kids might say. Not at Rinkeby bibliotek. This isn’t just a library. It’s a community hub brimming with stories.
Rinkeby bibliotek stands in Rinkeby centrum. It shares a building with Folkets hus. The building also houses a medborgarkontor, Rinkeby Multimediacenter, ABF, and several educational and meeting rooms. The library plays a vital role for Rinkeby residents.
Rinkeby is home to roughly 17000 people. About 90% have foreign roots. Over 100 languages echo within one square kilometer. Rinkeby bibliotek helps residents embrace the Swedish language. It also offers books in their native tongues.
Imagine walking into Rinkeby bibliotek. The library staff greets you. The space is open and inviting. Sunlight streams through the windows. You see people of all ages reading. Some use computers. Others chat quietly.
Many locals see Rinkeby bibliotek as their second living room. They meet friends or read newspapers from around the globe. The library hosts many activities. There are writing workshops and crafts for kids.
Rinkeby bibliotek holds unique collections. “Abrahams barns” collection features theological literature. Their “artefaktotek” has religious objects for teaching. Imagine holding a centuries-old artifact. It connects you to a different culture.
The library received a donation from Per Wästberg. He is an author and Swedish Academy member. His “Per Wästbergs Afrikasamling” features books about Africa. It also includes books by African writers.
Since 1988, Rinkeby has hosted “Nobel i Rinkeby och Tensta”. Each year, the Nobel literature laureate visits Rinkeby bibliotek. Students create a program for the laureate.
Need to borrow a book? Head straight to the self-service machines. They are a few steps from the entrance. Reserved books wait to the right of the information desk.
Rinkeby bibliotek has study spaces. There are 22 places to dive into your work. You will find them past the computer and course literature. Group rooms also are available. One is near the entrance. The other is at the back of the library.
Nine computers stand ready for your use. Five are to the left of the entrance. Two are in the children’s area. Use Princh to print. Then, pay and grab your printouts.
Rinkeby bibliotek provides free WiFi. The network name is Stockholms_stadsbibliotek. The password is stockholm.
Want to study for your driver’s license? Use Trafiko for free at the library. Access videos, practice tests, and e-books. The material is in Swedish, English, Persian, and Arabic.
Do you have trouble reading printed books? The library offers solutions. They provide aids for dyslexia. The library can help you access Legimus. Legimus is a digital library. It offers audiobooks and Braille books.
Rinkeby bibliotek is more than books. It is a place for learning, community, and culture. It is a place “Where Sweden Meets.”