48 events for the next 18 months
Join a relaxed Monday morning conversation at the library about current events and personal topics.
A study group open to all ages where participants explore a subject together at their own pace.
Tom Peeters gives a lecture about the liberation of Best and the town's role in World War II.
Explore your family history at the Stamboomcafé in the Best Library, where volunteers help you with genealogical research.
Psysalon brings people together to listen, talk and share experiences. This edition explores the theme of bullying and its impact.
Practical German course for holidaymakers to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Learn to communicate and discover local customs.
Intermediate Spanish course with 25 lessons for learners who already have basic knowledge.
Beginner English conversation course at Bibliotheek Best, designed for travellers preparing for a trip to England or shopping abroad.
Continuation English conversation course for advanced learners with instructor Marja van den Boomen, aimed at students with prior experience.
Workshop exploring advanced WhatsApp features and capabilities on Android devices at Bibliotheek Best.
A 10-lesson beginner's Indonesian course designed for travellers and language enthusiasts seeking practical communication skills.
A ten-lesson intermediate Indonesian course designed to expand vocabulary and improve speaking and listening skills for learners with basic knowledge.
Spanish conversation course for intermediate learners. Each lesson covers a different topic, with emphasis on speaking and interaction with classmates.
A 12-lesson French course for advanced learners, designed to develop conversational skills with native speakers.
A creative writing workshop exploring stories and experiences about encounters. No prior writing experience needed; participants can share their work in a supportive environment.
A welcoming drop-in session for family members and carers of people with dementia, combining art viewing with peer conversation at the Bibliotheek Best.
Storyteller Peter and Riet alternate telling tales from their top hat. A cosy storytelling session for all ages.
Block 2 of the IVN Basic Course Green: three theory evenings and a field trip for anyone interested in nature.
The librarian from Bibliotheek Regio Eindhoven discusses reading preferences with visitors and gathers suggestions for the Best library collection.
Hands-on photography course for beginners with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Learn aperture, shutter speed, and composition over 6 lessons, including photo walks and peer feedback.
English-language book club in Best where readers gather to discuss their favourite books. Meets on the first Thursday of every month.
A symposium exploring rituals around death, farewell, and letting go, held in Best and Oirschot.
An accessible introduction to QiGong combining a brief history lesson with guided mindful movement exercises.
Serena Wang reads Chinese stories to children at the Best Library. A reading session in Chinese for young listeners.
Introductory session covering the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel for beginners.
Workshop on safe internet use at the Bibliotheek Best.
Learn how to back up your data on Windows, Android, and Apple devices using manual and automatic methods.
SeniorWeb Best teaches you how to take photos with your iPhone and explores the hidden features of the camera app.
Practical Excel course for beginners covering data management, filtering, and basic calculations.
SeniorWeb Best offers a workshop on photo editing with Apple devices: iPhone, iPad, MacBook and iMac.
Follow-up course for those with basic computer knowledge. Develop your Windows skills further at Bibliotheek Best.
Peter Millenaar explores the history of medical technology in this lecture, part of the Month of History's 'Body & Mind' theme.
Practical beginner's course on email at the Bibliotheek Best library.
A hands-on workshop on managing passwords safely and conveniently.
Volunteers from Watrestje.nu share tips and recipes for cooking with leftovers and preventing food waste.
SeniorWeb Best offers practical guidance on choosing navigation apps for driving, cycling, and walking.
SeniorWeb Best runs a workshop on WhatsApp for iPhone and iPad, designed to help seniors get started with the messaging app.
A practical workshop on effective organizing with tips and tricks to get your home back in order.
A four-part course from SeniorWeb Best on Android smartphones and tablets, covering operation, settings, and internet use.
Introduction to Signal, a secure messaging app for safe communication.
Introductory workshop on artificial intelligence for beginners, exploring what AI is and how it works.
Part 2 of an Excel course for beginners covering calculations, charts, pivot tables and formulas to present financial data effectively.
SeniorWeb Best offers practical tips on using your iPhone while travelling, covering everything from preparation to on-the-go usage.
Interactive workshop introducing Nonviolent Communication, a method focused on respectful, equal dialogue and genuine connection.
Workshop for iPhone and iPad users who want to master their devices. SeniorWeb Best instructors answer questions on topics of your choice.
SeniorWeb Best offers a hands-on workshop exploring the features and possibilities of Spotify music streaming.
Learn the fundamentals of Instagram in this hands-on workshop at the Bibliotheek Best.
Advanced workshop for iPhone and iPad users looking to master practical tips and tricks.
Last 100 events that already happened.
Learn how to safely manage your finances independently using Rabobank's Mobile Banking App in this practical workshop for beginners.
Free 20-week Dutch language course covering reading, listening, writing and speaking skills.
A creative writing workshop where you capture personal stories in fragments. No experience needed, everyone is welcome.
Free morning gathering where you read and discuss the newspaper with others. Part of the Week of Reading and Writing.
Free coffee and conversation about the daily news during the Week of Reading and Writing. Reading and discussing together makes newspaper language more accessible.
Join a daily newspaper reading and discussion group at 10:00. Newspaper language becomes more accessible when you read and talk about it together - free and no registration needed.
Criminologist Jurjen Boorsma explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal system, from court procedures to ethical challenges.
Two-day resuscitation course for adults, taught by a certified instructor from the Dutch Resuscitation Council.
Practical training for over-65s to travel independently by bus and public transport. Practice in a real bus with expert guidance and Q&A.
Short two-hour workshops on various digital topics. Free entry on 3 September in Made.
Learn how to take better photos with your smartphone in this hands-on workshop, covering composition and lighting.
Free daily newspaper reading and discussion at 10:00 during the Week of Reading and Writing.
Free morning coffee session where you read and discuss the daily newspaper together. Part of the Week of Reading and Writing in Waddinxveen.
Join a daily newspaper reading and discussion group at the library during the Week of Reading and Writing. Free drop-in sessions every weekday at 10:00.
Official launch of cocreatieggz.nl, a co-creation platform for mental health care professionals and stakeholders, at the University of Twente.
Interactive workshop on clear communication for professionals, featuring practical exercises and insights into the importance of plain language.
A drawing workshop by SamenSterk at Kubiek where sketching becomes a means of personal expression.
Guided walking tour of Zwolle's historic centre, exploring the Hanseatic city's rich cultural heritage.
A lecture on art nouveau architecture in The Hague and the vanished buildings in this style that once graced the city.
Morning storytelling in Dutch for anyone who enjoys language stories at the Atrium Den Haag.
A guided walking tour through Groningen starting from the Grote Markt. Discover the city's history and highlights.
A participatory evening in Tynaarlo where you can share your ideas and vision for the future of De Groeve.
Pottery workshop at MODDR - Atelier van de Aarde in Putten, currently fully booked until September.
Guided Street Art tour through Eindhoven on foot or by bike, discovering the city's most impressive murals and graffiti with stories behind each piece.
A 3-hour guided tour of the Brainport Region of Eindhoven exploring technology, creativity, and innovation by bus or bicycle.
A professional guide leads you through Eindhoven's city centre in 90 minutes, sharing stories about the city's history and highlights.
A guided walk through Strijp-S, Eindhoven's former Philips factory site, exploring its industrial heritage and modern transformation.
Guided autumn excursion with Sebastiaan from Wildwise to experience the rutting calls of red deer on the Veluwe.
Explore the hidden natural world of Media Park in Hilversum on a guided expedition through the green space behind the broadcasting studios.
A book presentation on fertility featuring music and personal stories, exploring what we know about our bodies.
Guided tour of Hilversum Town Hall, Dudok's architectural masterpiece, including a climb to the top of the 47-meter tower.
Learn to draw and paint in the distinctive style of Hundertwasser, the Austrian artist celebrated for his vibrant, organic shapes and imaginative approach to form.
A creative workshop where you design your own collage cards using paper and colours.
Explore the historic ship De Nicolaas in Brouwershaven with guided tours that showcase the region's maritime heritage.
Explore Appingedam's history on a guided city walk, with the option to visit historic churches or the synagogue.
A free guided walk through Fraeylemaborg park with architectural historian Valentijn Carbo and forest ranger Marieke Schatteleijn.
Drawing and painting classes for children aged 7-14 at LNA in Almere, Tuesday to Saturday. Kids learn to work with various materials and develop their artistic skills and creativity.
Monthly workshop for children aged 7+ using Osmo, Ozobot and Lego to learn programming through hands-on play.
A guided walk through Nijmegen's historic centre, visiting six key sites in the founding story of N.E.C. football club.
A local history society explores seven centuries of the Swan Brothers, a medieval brotherhood with deep roots in the region.
IVN leads a guided nature walk through Zeewolde's countryside with expert guides.
Creative workshops in tufting, mosaics, ceramics and punch needling for all ages, available for individuals or groups.
Guided tour through the fortress town of Woudrichem, exploring its history and architectural heritage.
A lecture on the Viertorenkerk of Midwolda, a medieval symbol of the Oldambt region, at Ennemaborg Visitor Centre.
A guided evening walk through the Kampina forest to spot bats in their natural habitat with an expert guide.
Artist Iris Le Rütte presents a lecture on her exhibition 'Everything Changes, Nothing Perishes', exploring metamorphosis through sculpture, drawing and poetry.
Author Femme van den Berg presents her latest book and meets readers at Hall of Fame.
Walter Gerritsen Van der Hoop explores the history of Rotterdam's Maashaven, from excavation in 1896 through the development of harbour businesses and residential areas. Free lecture during Open Monumentendagen.
Guided tour of Grenswerk, a former border post in Venlo with a rich history on the Dutch-German border.
Coffee with Tim Stoter, frontman of Herfshane Band, at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo. Coffee and tea included.
Ineke Strouken explores the origins and significance of festive and life-cycle traditions such as birthdays, Christmas and Easter, marking the library's 110th anniversary.
Guided walk through the Molenplas nature reserve in Stevensweert with expert guides showing you the area's highlights during Open Monumentendag.
The Caribbean Book Club discusses Xillan Macrooy's debut novel, a story about a Black queer boy coming of age in Suriname.
Explore Surinamese food culture, traditional healing practices and sustainable farming through talks and a shared brunch.
Koorschool Noord-Limburg invites children aged 7 to 13 to a workshop where they sing together and discover the possibilities of their voice.
A guided historical café tour through Nijmegen on Open Monumentendag, departing at 12:00 or 14:30 from the Grote Markt.
The Thriller Reading Club Gouda discusses Freida McFadden's psychological thriller 'The Intruder'. Free to attend.
A guided walk through Park Uithof and De Hoven in Almere, featuring stories about the city's history and live music. Two starting times: 11:00 and 11:30.
Guided walk exploring the remains of the German Teerose radio station on Veluwezoom, a hidden piece of WWII heritage in the landscape.
A guided early-morning walk through Veluwezoom forest, where you experience nature waking up at sunrise.
Hans te Loo presents a lecture on the 82nd Airborne Division's role during Operation Market Garden in September 1944 around Nijmegen.
Guided tour of the historic Trompenburgh estate, featuring its architecture, gardens and fascinating past.
Learn botanical drawing techniques using beach finds as your subject in this Hilversum workshop.
A lecture exploring the history of the distinctive country estates that define 's-Graveland, presented at the Bezoekerscentrum Gooi en Vechtstreek.
A lecture tracing Zeist's evolution from traditional service shops to supermarkets, examining the city's changing retail landscape.
A guided writing session where you set goals, write with focus, and reflect on your progress. Open to anyone working on a book, essay, thesis, or other writing project.
A writing café for participants in National Writing Month, where writers meet and support each other while working on their first book.
A philosophical lecture examining the tension between beauty and goodness. Does aesthetic enjoyment alone satisfy, or is there something more?
Astronaut André Kuipers shares his experiences from space missions and discusses the history of moon landings at the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave.
Guided tours of Veendam's historic town hall, featuring the original 1878 structure and a 1913 facade redesign.
A programme on Caribbean literature and history, part of the Caribbean Letters Caravan, at Forum Groningen.
Free guided tour of Het Witte Kasteel in Loon op Zand on Open Monuments Day, with access to the castle and surrounding grounds.
Ascend the Domtoren, the Netherlands' highest church tower, and explore more than 700 years of history with a knowledgeable guide.
A guided walk through historic IJsselstein, visiting the key sites that showcase over 700 years of fortification history.
A guided tour through 2,000 years of history at Domplein: visit the Domkerk, explore DOMunder, walk through Paleis Lofen, and climb the Domtoren.
A guided walk through the highlights of the fortified city of IJsselstein, perfect for discovering the town's character.
A programme at the ENCI quarry exploring the history of this Maastricht site, from prehistoric times to its current status as a national and municipal monument.
Alexander Tuinhout recounts the history of a Lancaster bomber that crashed near Warten, a significant aviation heritage site in Friesland.
Guided tour combining a museum visit and walk through the historic Hembrug industrial site, featuring buildings, artefacts and personal stories.
A lecture on the historical and cultural importance of church towers in the Netherlands, their function as landmarks and architectural heritage.
Free guided tour of the Nachtboot 1: MARE exhibition, every Friday morning at Museum Dr8888.
IVN nature guides lead a walk teaching you to experience nature through all your senses.
A guided walk through the historical monuments and landmarks of the fortified city of IJsselstein.
Artist Inderjeet Sandhu discusses his work and the HuisRAAD exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar.
Guided walk through Vlaardingen's Rivierzone neighbourhood, discovering its history and distinctive waterfront architecture.
Two lectures in the Maria Onbevlekt Ontvangenkerk in Leerdam, part of the Glas Leeft! programme exploring glass and culture.
An art lecture exploring the life and work of Yayoi Kusama, the renowned Japanese artist famous for her iconic polka-dot patterns and immersive installations.
William-Alexander's book is launched at studio Wilma Vissers in Groningen.
An informative afternoon about natural burial at Laude natural burial ground in Sellingen.
Journalist and writer Stevo Akkerman gives the Preek van de Leek, a lecture in Groningen.
Dhyan Tjebbe Westendorp explores how ancient civilizations observed the heavens and interpreted what they saw in the stars.
British author Matt Haig presents his work at Theater aan het Spui. Known for bestsellers including 'Reasons to Stay Alive' and 'The Midnight Library'.
Family excursion where you learn about bats and then go out to spot them in their natural habitat.
Opening celebration of the Iranian Community KeuzeKast featuring Iranian stories, literature, poetry and music. Journalist Mina Etemad discusses her book, Mehrnaz Salehi recites poetry and musician Mazis performs.
Henk Buijks explores the hydraulic heritage of the Beersche Overlaat, examining what this historic flood zone reveals about resilience and adaptation in the face of water management challenges.
Authors Arthur Japin and Benjamin Moser discuss their latest works with Onno Blom at a Rotterdam bookshop, with a signing session to follow.
Polish author Agnieszka Zakrzewska presents her debut novel and first children's book at Aalsmeer Library.
Learn to design your own comic character and create an adventure with it in this hands-on workshop led by cartoonist Jan-Willem Spakman. For ages 12 and up.
Free programming session for children and teenagers aged 7-17. Build websites, create apps and programs, or work on games and robots.
A guided art walk through Utrecht with Wandelclub der Stadslezers, discovering the city through a creative lens.
