The city library is located in the Chocoladefabriek. Here you’ll also find, among other things, the Midden-Holland Regional Archives, the Printing Workshop, the Technology Workshop, VRSPACE, and Kruim Food & Beverage. Would you like to rent a room at the Chocoladefabriek? Then visit chocoladefabriekgouda.nl.
The Gouda Library is more than just a library. We are a comprehensive network of dedicated and enthusiastic people and initiatives. Everything we do revolves around sharing, exchanging, and collaborating. We are an enterprising organization—welcoming, attuned to new developments, and willing to experiment. And everything we do must add value to the city where we are rooted. That’s what makes us the best library in the Netherlands.
At the Gouda Library, the physical and digital worlds come together. Drawing on our knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm, we encourage the joy of reading and lifelong learning, while fostering connections among people. We are pioneers in a constantly changing society, and we strive to align with the city’s needs wherever possible. Our library is a pleasant, neutral, and safe place where people meet and where self-development knows no bounds. Through our staff and our work, we make a significant contribution to a literate and inclusive Gouda.
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A library staff member is on duty from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
