Language & Learning Resources

Study in the Heart of Stavanger

Use the library to study at the heart of Stavanger. Sølvberget offers plenty of space in the library for both individual study and group work.

You can search the library collections and catalogues for relevant textbooks to borrow. The library offers several digital services, including newspapers, movies, language courses, eBooks and audio books on both Norwegian and many other languages. We offer Free public Wifi, (SK Public), use of computers, possibility to print, copy and scan.

Books to help you learn Norwegian

Find books to help you learn Norwegian or other languages on the 2. floor of the library.

You will find language courses, dictionaries and grammar books, as well as other books and games that can be helpful for learning a language.

Language Café and Norwegian Training

Practice Norwegian together with others. The Norwegian Language Café at Sølvberget is a perfect space for meeting others and practicing the Norwegian language in a safe and educational environment.

The Language Cafés take place five days a week and is a collaboration between Sølvberget Library, Stavanger Red Cross and Stavanger Active People Society (SAPS).

Language Cafés are also held at our branch libraries on Rennesøy (Mondays), on Finnøy (every other Thursday), and in Madla (Thursdays).

Check calendar below for course dates.

Homework Assistance

Youth and adults can drop in and work on their homework or studies independently or with the help of volunteer tutors.

The homework assistance is run by volunteers with a higher education and takes place three days a week.

Check calendar below for timeand place.

Drop-in Computer-help

The library offers free computer guidance.

Get computer guidance on Mondays whether you need help to create an e-mail account, publish pictures on Facebook, to get in touch with Norwegian authorities online, or other digital challenges. Feel free to bring your own PC, tablet or smartphone.

Monday 12.00-14.00. Ask at the counter on the ground floor.

Computer guidance is also availeble at our branch libraries on Rennesøy (Mondays), on Finnøy (Fridays), and in Madla (Tuesdays).

Check calendar below for time and place.

Legal Assistance

The Lawyer’s Association offers free legal advice at Sølvberget Thursdays from 17.00 - 19.00 in Utsikten on the 3rd floor.

A lawyer from Advokatvakten offers free legal advice for up to half an hour pr. person. It is a first come first served offer. There may be some delay at times. NB: Due to limited time it is advisable to bring a chronological overview of the matter you wish to discuss. Remember to bring all relevant papers.

You can find more information on how to prepare for an efficient meeting with the lawyer on www.advokatenhjelperdeg.no.

Check calendar below for time and place.