
Troubadour Tour 2026
The Troubadour Tour brings together music and poetry at the library. A distinctive blend of artistic forms in its fifth year.
36 events for the next 18 months

The Troubadour Tour brings together music and poetry at the library. A distinctive blend of artistic forms in its fifth year.

A cozy reading group where you practice your reading skills in a small group with a volunteer.

Monthly writing cafΓ© with guidance from a writing instructor. Learn to build stories, structure them, and write with enjoyment.

Monthly coffee afternoon hosted by the Rheumatism Patient Association Spijkenisse with information and peer support.

Build together with others at this Lego workshop in the library, creating whatever you can imagine.

A lively music class for babies and toddlers (0-4 years) and their parents, with singing, movement and making music together.

A crochet and knitting club at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg where you work on your project every first Saturday of the month with Astrid, whether you're a beginner or already experienced.

Join a Dungeons & Dragons game session at the library, open to both newcomers and experienced players.

A sensory play group for parents and young children up to 4 years old, combining messy play with language development.

Annual CPR and AED refresher workshop for those with prior training. Learn how to save lives in the critical first minutes after cardiac arrest.

Transform the pages of a discarded book into art with pen, pencil, or markers. No experience required, and you take your creation home.

Mamaclub is a relaxation evening for mothers at the library, held every second Thursday of the month.

Children aged 7 and up discover how to cook tasty meals at this hands-on cafΓ©, perfect for both beginners and those with some kitchen experience.

A relaxed group singing experience at the library - no preparation needed, just come and join in.

Marian Lefeber showcases art made from natural and recycled materials in this sustainability-focused exhibition.

A course on balance between body and mind, taught by Anita Boontjes at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg.

Art historian Diana De Wil explores the pyramids of Egypt, their history, and the latest archaeological discoveries.

Toddler story time featuring Lucy Cousins' 'Muis's Garbage Truck'. A waste-themed adventure for the youngest listeners.

Browse withdrawn books at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg's book market during Green Friday, with affordable prices and a second chance for each book.

A reading session followed by an eco-friendly scavenger hunt where children (4+) listen to Egalus stories and then search for litter outdoors.

Give old clothes a new life at the Upcycle CafΓ© Green Friday edition, guided by a professional sewing instructor. For ages 12 to 30.

Learn to upcycle your old clothes into new pieces with a professional sewing instructor at this hands-on workshop for ages 12-30.

Story time for toddlers aged 2+ with a read-aloud session and a creative craft activity.

Entrepreneurs meet to exchange experiences and insights on business challenges at this Community Night event.

Free drop-in advice session for people navigating or going through a divorce or dissolution of a partnership. Professional advisors answer questions with no obligation.

Enjoy breakfast and watch The Dinner at the library. A cosy morning for film lovers.

Monthly coffee drop-in for MS Association members and interested visitors to ask questions and connect with others at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg.

Free programming workshop for children and teens aged 7-17. Learn to create websites, games and apps with guidance from experienced mentors.

Open reading club discussing Herman Koch's novel "The Dinner" at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg. Share your thoughts on this year's Heel Nederland Leest gift book.

Learn to release muscle tension and promote recovery through Tension Releasing Exercises, a guided stretching session on the floor.

A hands-on workshop where you learn to use AI to generate images from text descriptions, guided by instructor Annelies Mosterdijk.

A relaxing sound bath session featuring singing bowls, handpan, gong and ocean drum at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg.

A fun board games afternoon at the library where people of all ages can play together.

Monthly shared lunch and activity at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg, featuring dishes from CafΓ© Zinnig.
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Journalist Wies Verbeek shares insights and practical tips on healthy aging in this engaging lecture.

Practical first aid course designed for children, with a recognized certificate. For parents, grandparents, and anyone working with kids.

Study circle for people over 50 to discuss current issues and make new connections in a welcoming setting.

The fifth edition of Talkshow Spijkers features landscape photographer Martin Kers as special guest, with Zita Duson and accordionist Johnny Vain.

An evening of interactive games and reading fun at the library for children aged 7 and up.

Children's film screening at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg during the school holidays, featuring HalloWiebe! for ages 6 and up.

Children create their own spooky stories in this creative writing workshop at the library.

Beginner's course on ChatGPT and artificial intelligence. Learn how to use the AI tool to generate text, images, music and videos.

The Reading Club presents a picture book reading of 'Lucy and Donker' for children aged 4 and up, with their grandparents or parents.

Meet Dolfje Weerwolfje, the beloved character, at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg during this special holiday visit.

A treasure hunt adventure featuring Dolfje Weerwolfje at the library, designed for children aged 6 and older.

Turkish reading club for children and families who speak Turkish at home or want to improve the language.

The arthouse film I Swear screens at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg. A cinema showing for fans of independent cinema.

An introductory workshop on the power of breathing, which can also prepare you for a follow-up course beginning in late October.

Tilda Klumpenaar explores the mental load of motherhood in an interactive talk with time for questions and conversation.

Volunteers from the Dutch Genealogical Society offer guidance on genealogy research and family history exploration.

A theatrical reading club for children centred on the book Podiumkriebels, with dramatic lighting effects.

A brainstorming session at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg for ages 18-25 to share ideas about library activities and improvements, with free pizza included.

An interactive storytelling show where books come alive for children aged 6 and up.

An interactive drum party for children aged 6 and up at the Kinderboekenbal. Pick up drumsticks and experience the joy of drumming in a festive atmosphere.

Kinderboekenbal offers a DJ workshop for children aged 7 and up. Learn how to work the turntables and create your own set.

A children's activity where you create your own show bag and work with felt. For ages 6 and up.

Dance workshop for children aged 6+ exploring movement and creative expression.

Children aged 6 and up sing their favourite songs on stage at the library's karaoke event during the Children's Book Ball.

Theatresports workshop for children aged 6+ featuring play, creativity and improvisation.

Create your own festive button at the Children's Book Ball. A fun craft activity for kids aged 6 and older.

A singing workshop for children aged 6+ where you'll learn to perform on stage with confidence, guided by singer Amber van Opijnen.

The Centre for the Arts' musical group opens the Children's Book Ball with a performance at the library.

The Dark Night #6 is a club night at Spot featuring nine DJs and producers.

Tangarine performs at Theater de Stoep in Spijkenisse.

A reading club brings the children's book Het Luchtcircus to life with an interactive performance for ages 4 and up.

A social breakfast for adults at the library where you meet others and begin the day together.

Write a heartfelt card for someone in need of encouragement or comfort at this community card-writing campaign.

Dutch comedian and cabaret artist Ed Struijlaart performs an evening of his work at Theater de Stoep.

An interactive dotting activity for participants of all ages at the library. Dotting together is more fun than doing it alone.

Children's book ambassador Astrid Sy launches the reading club Lees is more season with a talk on youth literature and a chance to connect with fellow readers.

Free afternoon offering advice on employment, volunteering, language skills, and digital literacy in Spijkenisse.

Two-day resuscitation course for adults, taught by a certified instructor from the Dutch Resuscitation Council.

Speaker Vincent Roders examines how AI transforms business processes and what entrepreneurs need to know to stay competitive.

Discover or rediscover the typewriter at Bibliotheek de Boekenberg during the Week of Reading and Writing.

Rum for Breakfast is a festival on the Markt in Spijkenisse featuring rum, live music, and a festive atmosphere.

Mad Science show followed by an interactive workshop where children craft their own bouncy balls.

Mad Science presents an interactive show with taste experiments for children aged 4 and up. After the performance, kids can experiment themselves at the funstations.

An interactive summer evening where your senses take centre stage: close your eyes and discover what you hear, smell and taste at the inclusive Reading Table in Bibliotheek de Boekenberg.