English

Due to a technical malfunction, there are fewer workstations with computers available. With your own laptop, you are of course very welcome to come and work or study with us!

We are currently working on a solution. Sorry for the inconvenience.

  • We are open!

    We look forward to meeting you at a library near you.

  • Memberships

    Apply online for library membership and we'll send your library card to you by post. Can't wait? Apply at one of our locations!

  • My account

    Once you have registered for a card, you will be able to manage many of your account details online. View your loans, reservations and change your personal information.

  • Locations and opening hours

    Did you know we have 17 libraries in the city of The Hague? Here you can find our locations and opening hours.

  • Refuel in our café

    Good coffee, freshly baked pastries and healthy sandwiches. Refuel in our café in the Central Library. You are welcome!

  • Free wifi

    Enjoy working on your own laptop or tablet? All our libraries have WiFi hotspots where you can use free wireless internet.

  • Newspapers and magazines

    Read them at our reading table in the library. Or use PressReader for foreign news: digital newspapers and magazines from different countries. Drop by!

Study facilities

Study

The library is a good place to work. Even without a membership. Special study places have been set up in the Central Library and some branches. 

Opening hours

The library of the Royal Conservatoire

The Muziekverdieping

The library of the Royal Conservatoire is part of the Muziekverdieping of The Hague Library. When you study or work at The Royal Conservatoire (KC), you can get a free library subscription.

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Learn Dutch (Nederlands leren)

Learn Dutch

All library locations offer books and audio visual materials to learn Dutch or to improve language skills. 

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Computer membership

For just € 5,00 per year you will receive 1 hour a day free computer usage in the library.

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