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: Monthly
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Japanese, Indian & English
Storytelling and singing with Tiny Tots & Little Dots.
When: every Tuesday
Age: no limitations
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Portuguese storytelling
Join us for a reading session in Portuguese!
When: every month
Age: 2 to 6 years
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Russian storytelling
Weekly stories told by Stichting Bright Future's Volunteers.
When: every Tuesday
Age: 4 to 8 years
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
Chinese Storytelling
Enjoy storytelling in Chinese.
When: every week
Age: 3-8 years
Location: Bibiotheek Amstelveen Stadsplein
French Storytelling
Enjoy storytelling in French.
When:every 2nd and last thursday of the month
Age: 2-6 years
Location: Amstelveen Stadsplein
Hebrew Storytelling
Enjoy storytelling in Hebrew.
When:every 2nd and last wednesday of the month
Age: 4-6 years
Location: Amstelveen Stadsplein
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