NorwayHverdag 26 · Everyday life in Norway
How much does it cost to borrow books at the public library (folkebiblioteket)?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva koster det å låne bøker på folkebiblioteket?
- aIt is free for everyone who has a library cardDet er gratis for alle som har lånekortCorrect answer
- bIt is free only for Norwegian citizensDet er gratis bare for norske statsborgere
- cYou pay a small amount for each book you borrowDu betaler en liten sum for hver bok du låner
Why?
All municipalities must have a public library, and the law says that borrowing there is free. The library is open to everyone who lives in Norway, not only to citizens. You may still have to pay if you return something late or lose a book.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Norwegian, as shown above.
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