
Reading Group: Reading Dutch Together
A reading group where you practice Dutch together through books, discussion and conversation with fellow learners.
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A reading group where you practice Dutch together through books, discussion and conversation with fellow learners.

Stories are read aloud in a warm setting where memories and conversation take centre stage. Free entry.

An informative evening about Burgerberaad: what it is, how it works, and what it means for the Kanaleneiland neighbourhood. Your ideas and experiences take centre stage.

Share a book that helped you feel less alone and a personal letter during the Week Against Loneliness at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland.

A welcoming craft group where you knit or crochet with others, exchange patterns and advice, and share refreshments as part of the Week Against Loneliness.

Bring your own lunch to the library and share a meal with others as part of the Week Against Loneliness.

Monthly digital skills workshop at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland where you learn at your own pace and practice alongside others.

A community gathering in Kanaleneiland library exploring how to see, meet and support one another as part of the Week Against Loneliness.

A welcoming gathering for anyone curious about Dutch culture, customs and traditions, held regularly at the library.

Harvest seeds and celebrate community at the library as part of the Week Against Loneliness.

Neurospicy Club 030 is a meeting place for neurodivergent people where you connect with others who have ADHD, autism, or HSP and share experiences.

A reading club exploring diaspora literature with neighbors discussing books about migration, identity, and living between cultures.

Settle on a yellow bench, scan a QR code, and listen to stories by Utrecht children's authors. Students also read classic fairy tales in multiple languages.

A self-guided treasure hunt through the library hunting for Spot aan! stickers during Children's Book Week, for ages 4 to 12.

Utrecht actors share their favourite children's books during Children's Book Week, with a chance to meet them and take photos afterwards.

Monthly gathering for Turkish-speaking book lovers who read and discuss a book together at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland.

A Tamil-language story time for young children at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland in Utrecht.

Interactive hour for the youngest children featuring storytelling, movement, play and music around changing themes.

Children's Book Week event where Zarissa Windzak reads 'Adam Activist' and kids create their own message through writing, colouring or drawing.

A talent festival for children aged 4-12 featuring workshops in rapping, set design and movement, followed by an open stage performance.

Learn Dutch while cooking together at Bibliotheek Kanaleneiland. A practical language activity where you prepare simple dishes and have conversations in Dutch.

Tieke Masfar reads the story of Louis Paraplouis aloud, then children craft their own lucky charm.

Learn to draw Dog Man and his friends step by step in this hands-on workshop designed for children aged 7 and up.

Author Floor Paul reads from her book and discusses comfort with children, then they craft a memory tree together.

Open mic evening about grief, hosted by poet Maarten Meijer. Share your story and find support from others who have experienced the same.