The LocHal is a former NS locomotive shed that was converted into a public library and cultural meeting place. The striking industrial building from the 1930s reopened in 2019 after an extensive renovation and was named Best Library in the Netherlands that same year. Alongside books and workspaces, it hosts lectures, exhibitions and other events.
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A life-size lion sculpture crafted from recycled waste materials is displayed at LocHal throughout August and September.
A mini-exhibition exploring freedom struggles across continents, featuring Tilburg artists reflecting on their ancestors' fight for independence, centred on Tula and Indonesia's history.
A photography exhibition featuring Tilburg residents sharing their moments of happiness. Thirteen years after the original project, the life-sized images and their stories return to LocHal Library.
Interactive workshop on neurodiversity in the workplace, exploring how to use your strengths effectively and find the right work environment for you.
Bi-weekly drop-in hour with COC volunteers at Bibliotheek LocHal, where you can ask questions about gender identity and sexual orientation in a welcoming space.
Biweekly Magic: the Gathering Commander evening for players of all skill levels. Free entry at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Monthly gathering of the Silent Book Club at LocHal, where readers share their books briefly and then spend an hour reading silently together.
Festival of Failure explores creativity and experimentation through workshops and talks about the importance of mistakes and letting go of perfectionism.
Learn programming at CoderDojo in the DigiLab: build your own game, control devices, or work with Scratch, Python, HTML and more.
Volunteer Maya reads English stories every last Saturday of the month to children aged 2-5 at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Beginner French course (A1→A2) for learners who want to speak the language with greater confidence.
Beginner French course (A0 to A1) in Tilburg for learners who want to master the language and speak with greater confidence.
Intermediate Spanish course at B1.2 level for learners with prior knowledge. Develop your language skills in a structured setting.
A book club for young readers who want to share their queer experiences. Each month features a book with LGBTQ+ themes or characters.
Beginner's Modern Greek course for adults with no prior experience. Learn the alphabet, pronunciation, and basic communication skills.
Spanish language course at A2.2 level for learners with basic knowledge who want to advance their skills.
Continuation course in Modern Greek focusing on conversation, grammar and writing skills.
Immerse yourself in 'VER', a literary VR experience blending poetry, hand-drawn art, music and technology. A poetic journey exploring distance, longing and human connection.
Advanced Spanish course (B2.2/C1.1) for learners ready to deepen their command of one of the world's most widely spoken languages.
Beginner Spanish course covering the fundamentals of one of the world's most widely spoken languages.
Write alongside fellow writers at the Writing Café during National Writing Month, held at Bibliotheek LocHal in Tilburg.
A live recording of the podcast 'John & Paul hebben woorden' at Bibliotheek LocHal, where hosts discuss the significance of language.
Open drop-in session for Beyblade fans at LocHal's FutureLab. All ages welcome to join in.
Tilburg in Motion is a three-day dance festival at LocHal featuring performances and movement-based art for all audiences.
A dialogue event in Tilburg where residents help shape how the city wants to live together. Your input directly influences municipal policy.
OverHoop is an activity by the Bibliotheek Midden-Brabant about loss, resilience and connection, where participants share stories and support each other.
Monthly Chinese-language story time for children aged 2-6 at Bibliotheek LocHal in Tilburg.
Dialoog013 presents a musical event exploring recognition with band Honing & Pit at the Bibliotheek LocHal, part of the Week Against Loneliness.
Master the art of turning creative vision into compelling images. This course teaches you to see with fresh eyes and unlock your camera's full potential.
Data Night is an informal gathering for anyone interested in data, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Join Amnesty International's monthly writing evening to compose letters on behalf of unjustly imprisoned people.
Advanced Italian course emphasizing reading, writing and conversation for experienced learners.
Story time sessions for toddlers at the library, with reading enjoyment, inspiration and book tips.
A convivial evening where people come together at a single long table to eat and get to know each other at the LocHal Library.
Former correspondent Frank Vermeulen and author Onno Steenbeek discuss the Indonesian independence war in an evening combining lecture and dialogue.
Advanced Italian course emphasizing conversation, grammar, and Italian culture, history, and cuisine.
A play and reading session at the library where babies and caregivers enjoy stories together. Designed for babies from around 4 months old.
Step-by-step online course showing you how to turn your own photos into a beautiful photo book.
Introductory Danish course where participants explore vocabulary, grammar, and culture together.
A monthly Italian-language story time at Bibliotheek LocHal for young children who speak Italian at home.
The Tilburg Artists Project showcases more than sixty works inspired by Henri Matisse and Henry Moore at the StadsBalkon of the Bibliotheek LocHal.
A parent course exploring how baby and child gestures improve communication and reduce frustration in child-rearing.
An interactive evening exploring polarization in Tilburg. Scientists, policymakers, and the public discuss how to move beyond us-versus-them thinking.
Free drop-in consultation hours with experts on palliative care at de Bibliotheek LocHal, where you can ask questions about end-of-life care.
Children aged 4 to 7 draw under the guidance of artist Layla Schellekens. Their drawings become inspiration for a painting displayed in the library.
Interactive workshop series for parents of young children (0-6 years) exploring conscious parenting, child behaviour and practical strategies for home.
013Food hosts an interactive meeting on sustainable food and the food chain.
An online book club where readers enjoy books in silence together and share their love of reading.
A humorous theatre show for children during Children's Book Week at the Bibliotheek LocHal.
Create an exciting podcast story with podcast maker Geert van de Wouw during Children's Book Week. An interactive workshop for kids.
A discussion about staying healthy as you age: how to keep fit over time. Share experiences and tips at the Bibliotheek LocHal.
Fontys researchers and lecturers deliver free talks on contemporary themes at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Linguist Kristel Doreleijers discusses the future of the Brabant dialect in a talkshow based on her book 'Superbrabants'.
Volunteers sell quality second-hand books at affordable prices, with all proceeds donated to charity.
A writing course where you master the fundamentals of storytelling and develop your own narratives through guided exercises.
The Netherlands' biggest Fantasy & Sci-Fi book fair, bringing together hundreds of titles and authors at Bibliotheek LocHal.
Historians Jutta Chorus and Bas Blokker explore Prince Claus's early life through previously unpublished letters and diaries.
Intensive beginner French course (A1) for holiday travellers and language enthusiasts, focusing on practical basics.
Intensive French course at A2 level for regular travellers to France or anyone wanting to improve their language skills.
Practical training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming with exercises and theory, applicable to work and personal life.
A writing course exploring loss and memory, designed for people processing grief and life changes through the written word.
A structured course exploring philosophical themes through group dialogue and personal experience, using conversation methods from 'Hoog spel'.
A course exploring Alfred Adler's psychology through the dialogue-based book 'The Courage to Be Yourself', introducing applied philosophy in an accessible way.
Interactive conversation and opening of the exhibition 'Happiness at 13 - 13 years later', exploring happiness, trust and chance encounters as foundations for democracy.
A hands-on crafting workshop where you create your own monsters at the Creation Station, part of Festival Illustrada.
At Festival Illustrada, join in creating a large collaborative artwork by drawing and sharing your story on paper.
Monthly philosophical gathering for people aged 20-40 exploring politics, meaning, and religion to revive stalled public debate.
A theatre performance about citizenship and local democracy, followed by a post-show discussion. Witty and recognizable.
A debate on the tension between the rule of law and democracy, featuring philosopher Caspar Senden and historian Geerten Waling, part of Democracy Week.
A lecture on mental health and suicide prevention, featuring personal stories and opportunities for dialogue and connection.
Meet judges and court lawyers, ask your questions about their work and decisions in this interactive evening.
Illustrators turn shop windows across Tilburg's city centre into temporary artworks. Vera Savelkouls creates live illustrations at Bibliotheek LocHal.
An afternoon of stories, theatre, music and creative workshops for children at the LocHal.
Will Schrauwen and Margo van Zummeren lead a creative workshop exploring colonial family history, part of 'Freedom Struggle in Two Continents'.