
Polish Children's Reading Club - Reading and Craft Activities
Polish volunteers read stories to children from Polish books, followed by a hands-on craft activity at the library.
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Polish volunteers read stories to children from Polish books, followed by a hands-on craft activity at the library.

A series of inspiration sessions for women with guest speakers at Bibliotheek Helmond.

A creative afternoon at the library where children can colour pages and decorate Mexican masks.

Create a colourful mini-ofrenda with the Mexican community and discover the stories behind DΓa de los Muertos. For children aged 8 and up.

BabyBieb brings parents and babies together to share stories, songs and books in a warm, interactive setting.

Monthly poetry workshop at Bibliotheek Helmond where you write your own poems around rotating themes and poetic styles.

Veteran journalist Jaap van Deurzen shares three decades of war reporting for RTL Nieuws and the personal toll it took. An intimate evening with his most impactful stories.

A workshop where children learn to write poetry and format their Sinterklaas poem in Word.

A friendly morning gathering where speakers of the Helmond dialect meet to chat and connect at the library.

Hands-on workshop where children build electrical circuits and experiment with power and voltage.

Chinese story time in Mandarin at Bibliotheek Helmond, followed by an activity with essential oils. A welcoming space for Mandarin-speaking families to connect.

Practical advice on managing your energy use and bills as winter approaches, presented by EnergieHuis Slim Wonen.

Children create art with algorithms and discover how they power games, social media, and daily life.

DigiDebat at Bibliotheek Helmond explores key questions about digital life: parental monitoring on social media, ChatGPT in education and work, and account blocking for misconduct.

Francien Regelink shares her personal story of online shaming and sexting, following the non-consensual distribution of a nude photo when she was 15.

SAMEN Eten en drinken hosts open wine tastings at Bibliotheek Helmond, featuring wine and food pairings led by knowledgeable guides. Minimum two people.

Children control a Bee-Bot on game boards and learn programming, route planning and problem-solving through interactive play.

A gathering for manga and anime fans aged 15+ to exchange tips, read and draw manga, and participate in a closing activity.

A lecture exploring Parkinson's disease from a new angle, combining scientific research and real-world examples to offer fresh insights and hope.

Interactive workshop where children discover how advertising works and hunt for ads throughout the library.

A Christmas-themed story, songs and musical instruments for toddlers aged 2 to 4 at the library.

A gathering for Polish literature enthusiasts who meet regularly at the library to discuss books and discover works by Polish authors.

Learn traditional Chinese paper-cutting: create flowers, animals, and festive designs with red paper and scissors in this hands-on workshop.

Children learn stop-motion and green-screen effects while experimenting with animation themselves.

Children build a Christmas course together and program a Duplo train with commands. For ages 4 to 6.

Hanzi Adventure returns to Bibliotheek Helmond. Discover how accessible Mandarin and Chinese characters can be in this interactive workshop.

Design and build your own pop-up page inspired by Harry Potter in this creative workshop for children aged 9 and up.

A relaxed writing session at Bibliotheek Helmond where writers of all levels gather to share stories and experiences together.

A Chinese story time followed by a hands-on workshop where children shape dough figurines inspired by the tale they just heard.

Wim Raaijmakers recounts how Helmond transformed from a city with a poor reputation into a thriving place with ambitious plans over the past fifty years.

A lecture on the history of prayer cards and devotional prints, from their origins to the present day. Karel Spee discusses this distinctive form of remembrance.

Theo and Jules Leerintveld share their adventures from 35 years of world travel across nearly 170 countries, inspired by Jules Verne.

Learn how to design your own presentation or game with PowerPoint in this TechClub workshop for children aged 8 and up.

The Helmond library holds a sale of DVDs, puzzles and books throughout October.

A Chinese story time session for children and Mandarin-speaking parents at Bibliotheek Helmond.

A women-focused workshop on using essential oils for relaxation and self-care, exploring rituals and emotional wellbeing.

Nanda Niemeijer presents her book 'Contact Without Words' on communicating with dementia patients beyond language. A practical guide for caregivers and professionals.

Design your own pixel art using Excel and take home a printed copy of your creation. For children aged 9 and up.

Learn Chinese calligraphy from experts ChongJing Ni and JiaNi Li. This workshop covers basic brush techniques, character building, and ink mastery.

Learn to program a micro:bit in this hands-on workshop for children aged 8 and up - no experience required, just curiosity.

Learn how to safely manage your finances independently using Rabobank's Mobile Banking App in this practical workshop for beginners.

Former police professional Maarten Keijzer leads a workshop on recognizing hacked accounts, responding when it happens, and strengthening your defenses against digital threats.

Eight sessions for Polish-speaking members of Bibliotheek Helmond-Peel to practice Dutch, aimed at beginners with emphasis on basic vocabulary and daily conversation.

Children explore Arabic through interactive reading, games, crafts, and creative storytelling with Mais Khalil from Al-Qimma.

Interactive board game about media use for children aged 9 and up, featuring videos, tasks, and collecting digital gems.

A lecture on inheritance tax and inheritance law: practical answers to questions about inheriting and gifting explained in clear language.

A cosy morning for parents and young children featuring picture books, play, and conversation with neighbouring families.