Libraries in The Hague

KABK Library

• Extensive collection of art and design books, magazines, and all KABK alumni theses.
• Books can be consulted on-site or borrowed.
• You can find more information on the library as well as the online catalogue on the KABK Portal here.

Stroom

• Small but rich art and design book collection.
• Books can be consulted on-site without registration, but borrowing is not possible.
• They have a small bookshop as well.
• You can find more information on their website here.

Leiden University Library

• A vast selection of online and offline books and papers.
• You can browse their online catalogue, borrow books, or visit their library.
• The main library is in Leiden, but books can be delivered to the Den Haag Wijnhaven campus.
• To do all of the above, you must register as a guest student. To register, contact Rogier Schneemann at r.schneemann@kunsten.leidenuniv.nl

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• Not a library, but an artist publication shop.
• They also host artist talks, lectures, and workshops.
• You can find more information on their website here.

Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB)

• KB is the national library of the Netherlands.
• Broad range of books beyond art and design.
• Mostly Dutch books, but with a good selection of English books.
• Student membership costs €7.50 per year, and is required to borrow or consult books on-site.
• You can find more information on their website here.

Centrale Gemeente Bibliotheek (CB)

• CB is the public library of the Hague.
• Large general collection, including music-related books.
• Limited selection of art and English books.
• On-site consultation is possible without membership.
• Borrowing requires membership (€29 per year).
• You can find more information on their website here.

The Archives at Billytown

• The Archives is a private art book collection curated by Peter van Beveren.
• To consult specific books, contact Peter directly.
• You can browse the online catalogue on his website here.
• Aside from the Archives, Billytown also has a small art book shop.