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The Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (Public Library Amsterdam) is a collective name for all public libraries in Amsterdam Netherlands. The first library opened in 1919 at the Keizersgracht. As of 2007 there are 28 public libraries and 43 lending points such as in hospitals. In 2005 OBA had 1.7 million books and 165000 members and lent out 5 million books.