Gasthuisstraat 2
A creative workshop where you discuss family stories from the book 'The Dinner' and transform them into a collage.
A book club at Alkmaar Central Library for young adults aged 18 to 30 who want to discuss and discover new reads together.
Children craft their own lanterns ahead of Saint Martin's Day at the library.
DUO service desk at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar offering personal advice on student finance, loans, and repayment.
Board games and strategy night for ages 18-28 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar, held every second Friday of the month.
Author Herman Koch, known for The Dinner, discusses his work in an interview and audience conversation at Bibliotheek Alkmaar.
An evening exploring the diary of 18th-century sailor Aerjen Ruijs, who sailed on whaling expeditions to Greenland and Spitsbergen. Jack Muis and Erik Verheul recount his adventures and their place in Dutch whaling history.
A creative writing workshop with Maureen Hessel for anyone interested in exploring the craft of writing and enjoying language.
Accessible crafting session for young adults aged 18-30 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar.
A coding workshop for children aged 7-17 at Bibliotheek Centrum in Alkmaar, where young programmers can learn and create together.
Green experts share practical tips on sustainable living, from energy efficiency to reusable nappies at the Sustainability Square in Bibliotheek Centrum.
A drawing workshop led by graphic designer Astrid Hakkert, open to all skill levels.
Craft your own paper pumpkin for Halloween in Alkmaar. Create a spooky, funny or wild design of your choice.
Cultural historian Marita Mathijsen explores the life of Betje Wolff, an independent eighteenth-century figure, and her lasting impact on Dutch society.
André shares his father's remarkable story - a Dutch naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Nagasaki who survived the atomic bomb and returned home in 1945.
Bibliotheek Centrum in Alkmaar hosts White Cane Day with volunteers demonstrating what it is like to navigate with visual impairment and explaining safe crossing techniques.
Interactive improvisation theatre for children aged 3-10, where the audience shapes the story and can join in the performance.
Five-afternoon course on safe internet use: learn to recognize phishing, log in securely, and protect your devices.
An afternoon of poetry and live music presented by Dichterskring Alkmaar at Bibliotheek Centrum.
A lecture exploring the Cold War bunkers hidden beneath Alkmaar and the city's preparations for potential nuclear conflict.
An information session on online safety with practical advice for protecting your devices, creating strong passwords, and spotting fraud.