World of Books
- Voorlezen (Dutch stories)
- World of Books
Enjoy stories in languages from all over the world
Attention to all internationals!
Do you know the World of Books? It's a bookcase in the Library of Amstelveen with childrens books from all over the world. Written in Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese, Armenian and many more! Powered by our beloved visitors and free to use.
And there's more. Get acquainted with the reading groups and enjoy storytelling in different languages! We hope to see you soon.
Hiske Deinema
Project Manager World of Books
Spanish: Minilectores
Practise Spanish in a fun way!
Age: 3 to 7 and 8 to 12
When: every month
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Turkish storytelling
Weekly stories in Turkish by Nurgul Koç!
Age: 3 to 6 years
When: every week
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Arabic storytelling
Funny & beautiful stories by Abla Hamide!
Age: 4 to 8 years
When: every week
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Japanese, Indian & English
Storytelling and singing with Tiny Tots & Little Dots.
When: every week
Age: no limitations
Location: Online
Portuguese storytelling
Join us for a reading session in Portuguese!
When: every month
Age: 2 to 6 years
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Swap Polish children's books
Our visitors brought us beautiful Polish children's books in the library of Aalsmeer. Thank you!
Feel free to use them or contribute yourself.
Interested in Dutch storytelling events?
Check out the 'Voorlezen'-page!
If your child knows your mothertongue well, it is easier for them to learn a new language!
— Hiske