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 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
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
 

Upcoming events

English

Let's enjoy English stories!

Age: 4-6 jr.
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein and library of Amstelveen Westwijk

Upcoming events

Chinese

Enjoy storytelling in Chinese.

Age: 3-8 years
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein
 

Upcoming events

Azerbaijani

Let's enjoy Azerbaijani stories!

Age: 4-8 years
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein

Upcoming events

Italian

Enjoy storytelling in Italian.

Age: 4-6 years
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein

Upcoming events

Your language?

Do you want to listen to stories in your own language?
Please get in touch with us. 

Call Hiske Deinema via 020 - 545 55 55.
Or send her an e-mail.

Russian

Weekly stories told by Stichting Bright Future's Volunteers.

Age: 4 to 8 years
Location: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein

Upcoming events

Portuguese

You can join us for a reading some sessions in Portuguese. 

Age: 2 to 6 years
Where: Library of Amstelveen Stadsplein

Upcoming events

Picture books in all languages

Do you want to hear a story in your favorite language? Watch a picture book with your child and listen in your native language.

Go to the picturebooks

Interested in Dutch storytelling events?

Check out the calendar!

If your child knows your mothertongue well, it is easier for them to learn a new language!

— Hiske