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The webpage you are on now gives you a short insight into some useful information about the library, its services and some 'living in the Netherlands' video's. We are happy to inform you in person in one of our libraries, by phone or mail.
Membership
With your library card, you can borrow books, e-books and more.
You can also use our computers with Internet connection.
With your card you receive a discount on participation in lectures, workshops and other events.
Borrow books
With the Basis membership you can borrow ten items for three weeks.
You can borrow twenty items with a loaning period of six weeks with the Onbezorgd membership. If you are to late, you won't have to pay extra.
Reservation
Reservation costs are free.
Learn Dutch
Taalcafé: learn to speak Dutch by putting it into practice!
Do you find it a little difficult to have a conversation in Dutch, and would you like to practice together with others? In the Taalcafé you can do just that.
Join a small group of people together with a volunteer, and practice talking Dutch. Talk about anything you like. And it’s in a relaxed environment, with none of the pressures of a learning programme.
On behalf of the municipality of Amstelveen
Following videos are a part of a free online crash introduction to living in the Netherlands. Learn more about building your life in the Netherlands by watching the video's below.
