
This Month's Art in the Library: Hanny Wijnans
Photographer and painter Hanny Wijnans exhibits her detailed realistic paintings of birds and landscapes at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.
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Photographer and painter Hanny Wijnans exhibits her detailed realistic paintings of birds and landscapes at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.

A guest collection exploring how books can provide support and comfort during difficult times. MADE-Life's research on the therapeutic power of reading is presented at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.

A study night at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo where you can work on your studies, reading and assignments alongside others in a motivating setting.

Free information session about emigrating and living in Germany, for anyone considering a move to the neighbouring country.

Free drop-in advice session where public transport ambassadors share practical tips on using buses and trains, ideal for anyone returning to public transport after a long break.

An English-language book club at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo exploring international stories. No preparation required for the first session - just come along and join the discussion in English.

A beginner's mindfulness and meditation workshop in Venlo designed to help you manage stress and worry while building inner calm and better sleep.

A Polish-language story time for children aged 3 and up at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo, with time to meet and play together.

A gathering for international women in Venlo featuring conversations, creative activities and mutual support. Conducted in English with Spanish translation.

Free information session on how to claim your German pension if you have worked there.

Venlo Police hosts an information session on digital resilience and how to stay safe on the internet.

Bert Natter, winner of the 2026 Libris Literature Prize, discusses historical fiction and storytelling with host Frans Pollux.

A Dungeons & Dragons workshop exploring combat rules, dice mechanics, and winning tactics for tactical gameplay.

Interactive VR workshop exploring financial stress at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo. Experience through virtual reality what financial pressure feels like and gain insight into your relationship with money.

MADE-Life presents Boekensteun, a project exploring bibliotherapy. Join them Thursday evening at Bibliotheek Venlo for a lecture and dialogue on how books can support you through challenging moments.

Guest curator Abbie Chalgoum shares personal stories and objects to explore how people find meaning and wonder in their lives, drawing on his work as a theatre maker.

Learn from manga artist Art By Botje how to design and draw your own character in manga style, step by step.

Group mindfulness and meditation session in Venlo's city library, designed to help you find inner calm amid life's chaos.

Free information evening on reading difficulties and dyslexia featuring a lecture by Bob Kapteijns and an information market with practical advice and peer exchange.

A fun bingo variant where numbers are replaced by digital-world icons, introducing players to online symbols in a playful way.

Coffee with Tim Stoter, frontman of Herfshane Band, at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo. Coffee and tea included.

City poet Emirhan X and the Franciscuskoor blend poetry and music exploring faith, hope and love, opening a guest collection in partnership with the Limburgs Museum.

Illustrator Ricky Kloosterman leads a creative workshop where participants collaborate to build one giant picture book by continuing each other's drawings.

Koorschool Noord-Limburg invites children aged 7 to 13 to a workshop where they sing together and discover the possibilities of their voice.

Free help understanding difficult letters: the LeesSimpel app summarizes them in plain language so you know exactly what to do.

Interactive half-hour programme for toddlers and their parents featuring books, songs and movement at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.

A guest collection curated by the Limburg Museum featuring contributions from writers and artists exploring faith, hope and love.

Dr. Peter van der Heiden explores how the world has transformed 25 years after 9/11, with dialogue and excerpts from 'Come From Away' by Sidera Theaterproducties.

Artist Marjo van den Hombergh-Cuppen exhibits her colourful paintings at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo, blending realism and abstraction.

Tattoo artist Robert Boyd Smith (the Blacksmith) showcases detailed mandalas and other works inspired by mythology, religion and culture at Stadsbibliotheek Venlo.