Gasthuisstraat 2
An information session on online safety with practical advice for protecting your devices, creating strong passwords, and spotting fraud.
A lecture exploring the Cold War bunkers hidden beneath Alkmaar and the city's preparations for potential nuclear conflict.
DUO service desk at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar offering personal advice on student finance, loans, and repayment.
A creative writing workshop with Maureen Hessel for anyone interested in exploring the craft of writing and enjoying language.
An afternoon of poetry and live music presented by Dichterskring Alkmaar at Bibliotheek Centrum.
Five-afternoon course on safe internet use: learn to recognize phishing, log in securely, and protect your devices.
A drawing workshop led by graphic designer Astrid Hakkert, open to all skill levels.
Accessible crafting session for young adults aged 18-30 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar.
Interactive improvisation theatre for children aged 3-10, where the audience shapes the story and can join in the performance.
Board games and strategy night for ages 18-28 at Bibliotheek Centrum Alkmaar, held every second Friday of the month.
Create your own Takkie character from the Dutch children's story Jip and Janneke using craft materials.
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.
A coding workshop for children aged 7-17 at Bibliotheek Centrum in Alkmaar, where young programmers can learn and create together.
Cultural historian Marita Mathijsen explores the life of Betje Wolff, an independent eighteenth-century figure, and her lasting impact on Dutch society.
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.
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.
Green experts share practical tips on sustainable living, from energy efficiency to reusable nappies at the Sustainability Square in Bibliotheek Centrum.