38 events for the next 18 months
A gathering at the local library where visitors share stories and get to know one another.
Creative opening activity exploring Marije Arnouts' bookshelf, featuring themes of art, nature, and personal growth.
BookTalk brings YA authors and readers together for an evening of conversation, snacks and shared love of books. For young people and young adults up to age 27.
Free writing workshop for all levels, from beginners to experienced writers, at Wijkbibliotheek Rokkeveen.
Marije Arnouts shares her personal book collection and favourite reads at Bibliotheek Forum, with a reading recommendation to take home.
Learn Dutch Sign Language and deaf culture in this hands-on workshop. Master basic signs and practice them immediately, no experience required.
A library consultant reads a picture book with storytelling cards, followed by free browsing of the collection for toddlers.
Share your reading experiences with fellow book lovers at Café Max. Every last Thursday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30.
A cosy gathering for book lovers to share reading recommendations and connect with fellow visitors over coffee or tea.
Writer Marjan van den Berg leads this afternoon of conversation, networking and creative workshop at Bibliotheek Forum.
A friendly book club where readers share their favourite books and exchange reading tips.
Beginner Italian course covering grammar, speaking, reading and listening skills for learners starting out.
Advanced Italian course covering grammar, conversation, reading and listening for learners ready to progress.
Zoetermeer Library hosts a reading session for seniors as part of the annual National Reading Lunch.
Library Zoetermeer hosts the National Reading Lunch, where volunteers read aloud to seniors at Wijkbibliotheek Rokkeveen.
Beginner Spanish course for absolute newcomers, covering grammar, speaking, reading, and listening.
English language course for beginners aiming to converse confidently while traveling, pitched at level 2 and above.
Ecem reads aloud in Turkish for children every first Wednesday at Bibliotheek Forum in Zoetermeer.
A picture book reading for toddlers with storytelling cards at the city farm.
Bibliotheek Forum offers hands-on AI workshops for everyone, no technical experience needed. Each session explores a different topic at a beginner-friendly pace.
Monthly discussion group about aging and life changes, this month exploring what happens when reading becomes difficult.
A small-scale gathering for local residents exploring practical neighbourhood topics, with an expert or community member sharing knowledge and experience.
Interactive workshop on building confidence and self-image, exploring your strengths, body language, and personal goals.
Art historian Hoo-Man Chan explores the life and work of Henri Matisse, a pivotal figure in modern art.
Art historian Gerhard ten Hoopen explores the life and work of Vincent van Gogh for art and history enthusiasts.
A creative workshop where you make your own Winter Art Journal to preserve memories from the past year.
Art expert Gerhard ten Hoopen discusses the life and artistic legacy of Vincent van Gogh in an intimate lecture setting.
Meet YA authors and fellow book lovers at BookTalk, an event for readers aged 13 to 27 with snacks and conversation.
A free community gathering in Zoetermeer where a local expert or neighbour shares practical knowledge and experiences on a relevant neighbourhood topic.
Master elegant calligraphy with brushpen and explore the fundamentals of classical Copperplate script.
Interactive mindfulness workshop with guided meditation exercises. Learn techniques to live more fully in the present moment.
Art historian Hoo-Man Chan explores Pop Art, one of the most approachable movements in modern art.
Three-part course tracing the origins and evolution of modern art in the twentieth century, covering its varied movements and styles.
Master the fundamentals of braiding in this hands-on workshop created for men, with drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.
Free workshop on mobile devices and digital skills at Bibliotheek Forum.
Interactive workshop on worrying and techniques to counter negative thinking.
A themed gathering for people grieving the loss of a loved one, organized by the Bereaved Support Café Zoetermeer. Held quarterly on Sundays.
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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.
