Meet Me at the Lighthouse
25 July 2025
70
listen to the rhythm
African Concerto
Frances Reynolds
MMatL: Peeking is now allowed at Middenstreek 7A, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw this wooden sign at Weibuorren in Ureterp
15 July 2025
60
île d’oléron, 1974
Île d’Oléron, 1974
Gerard Marcel de Jong
MMatL: A nightcap at Brasserie Brakzand, Schiermonnikoog
Lions Club Harlingen previously held a tasting at De Bijkeuken, Schalsum
12 July 2025
57
ochtendgroet
Ochtendgroet
Bernard Wesseling
MMatL: A sentence flutters on the clothesline at Noorderstreek 8, Schiermonnikoog
Previously, it hung on a clothesline in a flax field near Blije
3 July 2025
48
na de werkdag
Na de werkdag
Esmé van den Boom
MMatL: This poem can be heard along Badweg, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously listen to it at our literary bank in Oranjewoud
30 June 2025
45
listen when the house speaks
Luister als het huis vertelt
Pia Prezelj
MMatL: You can look, but you can’t buy at Langestreek 76, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw signs on various houses in the Northern Netherlands
27 June 2025
42
de grammofoonman
‘Om vier uur komt de grammofoonman’
Natalie Koch
MMatL: Check out Menno Vos Gallery, Reeweg 8b, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously find the miniature in Arcadia’s Bouwurk
11 June 2025
26
happiness
Geluk
Boaz Blume
MMatL: This video can be seen on the Wagenborg ferries
It was previously published on YouTube and at GGMD
9 June 2025
24
une patte de chat
Une patte de chat dans ma main
Muriel Barbery
MMatL: Keep an eye out at Soepboer, Paaslandweg 1, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously spot it during the Eleven Cities Cycling Tour
28 May 2025
12
from books back to trees
Hoe van boeken weer bomen te maken?
Maarten Inghels
MMatL: You can read this at Het Baken/VVV, Reeweg 9, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously find it at the town hall in Sneek
26 May 2025
10
gestold geluk
Gestold geluk
Stefan Brijs
MMatL: You can find this construction canvas at the Veerdam, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw it at Dijk van een Wijf, near Oosterbierum
Published
24 August 2025
100
dying wish
Lêste winsk
Elmar Kuiper
You could listen to this text in Bouwurk
Elmar Kuiper read it himself!
23 August 2025
99
cloud art
Wolkenkunst
Suzanne Weterings
Cote Create drew this text on a dike staircase at the Wad
At the intersection Sedyk/Slachte near Oosterbierum
22 August 2025
98
first kiss
Eerste kus
Pim Lammers
At the start of films at film house Slieker (Leeuwarden)
You can discover a short ‘trailer’ with a quote
21 August 2025
97
sometimes
Sometimes
Adam Ford
A quote, also translated into Dutch, appeared on a card
This was handed out to customers of the Frisian Food Banks
20 August 2025
96
konijntje
Konijntje
Rie Muranaka
A fragment was on a gift card
With a bouquet of sunflowers
19 August 2025
95
zoiets laat zich niet vastleggen
zoiets laat zich niet vastleggen
Lin An Phoa
This text appeared on handkerchiefs
At the Andringastate funeral center, Marsum
18 August 2025
94
wanneer werelden vergaan
Wanneer werelden vergaan
Lina Buividavičiūtė
You’ll find this text on some company vans
That drive around Friesland
17 August 2025
93
zwerk
Zwerk
Miek Zwamborn
You can see a piece of this text on the screen
Inside XL Carwash, Fahrenheitweg 26 in Leeuwarden
16 August 2025
92
resonate
Resonate
Andina Subarja
This artwork can be seen at Afslag BLV
Minckelersstraat 11, 8442 CE Heerenveen
15 August 2025
91
een mug buiten je klamboe
Dopamine Light
Benny Lindelauf
These happy stones are located in Earnewâld, Feantersdyk
Close to the entrance to lookout tower Earnesleat
14 August 2025
90
nacht van zuiver katoenpapier
Nacht van zuiver katoenpapier
Lisa Weeda
This text is coming to you!
On the screens in Arriva trains in Friesland
13 August 2025
89
de geur van mieren
De geur van mieren
Marloes van der Singel
Actress Tet Rozendal surprised you with this text at Bouwurk
The result is available as a video, see below!
12 August 2025
88
manual for small delights
HANDLEIDING voor klein geluk*
Maud Vanhauwaert
A fragment from this manual can be found on pairs of socks
Limited available at Zij van Rinsma (shoe department), Gorredijk
11 August 2025
87
on cloud nine
Ineens
Yorick Goldewijk
A sentence was on a tow behind a small plane
Which took off in Teuge and made a round trip over Friesland
10 August 2025
86
ferrizenis
Ferrizenis
Jilt Jorritsma
Today at 14.00, the author will read from his work and be interviewed before an audience
In Cultureel podium Het Tripgemaal, Hooivaartsweg 14, Gersloot
9 August 2025
85
consultatiebureau
Consultatiebureau
Ester Naomi Perquin
A line from this poem can be found on a checkout divider
In the ‘Dorpswinkel’ supermarket in Aldegea (SWF)
8 August 2025
84
tweestemmig
tweestemmig
Iduna Paalman
You will find this text on a napkin
At hotel restaurant Weidumerhout, Weidum
7 August 2025
83
in our name
In onze naam
Maurits de Bruijn
Available in braille at the northern branches of Visio
Tadingastraat 4 Leeuwarden | Het Haagje 133 Hoogeveen | Rijksstraatweg 61 Haren
6 August 2025
82
zelda
Zelda
Thomas Heerma van Voss
A sentence from this story appeared on a notebook
To be found in the Book Carts in Mantgum, opposite the supermarket entrance, while stocks last
5 August 2025
81
de niermeridiaan
De niermeridiaan
Sytse Jansma
We delivered this cake to BW H Ontwerpers
As a thank you for all their wonderful work on the design and website!
4 August 2025
80
butterflies in my backpack
Te veel verliefd
Ramona Ambs
You can find a fragment on the barrier
At Bungalow Park Het Bosmeer in Noordwolde
3 August 2025
79
saudade
.saudade
Dean Bowen
This text was on Marktplaats
2 August 2025
78
kleine handicap
Kleine handicap geen bezwaar
Henk Pröpper
Drink from a mug with a sentence from this text
Limited availability at FER Koffie, Wirdumerdijk 20 in Leeuwarden
1 August 2025
77
baladi
Baladi
Lana Bastašić
A fragment has been permanently placed
by The Tattoo Hive in Leeuwarden
31 July 2025
76
mem
Mem
Catharina Lautenbach
You can find a fragment on a candy bag
Available at Het Dropwinkeltje, Scharnestraat 1, Sneek
30 July 2025
75
iets
Iets
Lieke van den Krommenacker
This text can be found on tea bags at drugstore ‘’t Famke’
Passaazje 5, 9251 CX Burgum
29 July 2025
74
hoe het oogt
Hoe het oogt
Anne Louïse van den Dool
You can have your purchases wrapped in paper with a quote
At the bookstores of Van der Velde in Friesland
28 July 2025
73
se kamen efkes del
Se kamen efkes del
Janneke Spoelstra
You will find this quote in a car in Wirdum
on an artful car sunhade, designed by Marleen Stoelwinder
27 July 2025
72
midday
Middag
Helena Guilera Recoder
You can read this text on a placemat at Waddenherberg ‘The Friezinn’
Oudebildtdijk 1226, 9075 NR Westhoek
26 July 2025
71
rauwe molke priuwe
Rauwe molke priuwe
Edwin de Groot
You can see this text in the bus of the Fries Museum op Paad
Today at the Paardendagen (Horse Days) Driezum-Wâlterswâld!
25 July 2025
70
listen to the rhythm
African Concerto
Frances Reynolds
MMatL: Peeking is now allowed at Middenstreek 7A, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw this wooden sign at Weibuorren in Ureterp
24 July 2025
69
to mow the grass
To Mow the Grass
Preston Losack
You can find this story in the newspapers Stellingwerf, Nieuwe Ooststellingwerver and Nieuwsblad van Noordoost Fryslân
Throughout various regions
23 July 2025
68
tûkefreon
Tûkefreon
Lida Dijkstra
This appeared as a cap at Strandbieb Makkum
All handed out
22 July 2025
67
the lesson
The Lesson
Aurian Haller
A sentence was launched in the Prinsentuin
You can also fold your own boat!
21 July 2025
66
welkom te wezen
Welkom te wezen, nergens foor. Over klain geluk
Johan de Jong
You will find this text on a jar of peanut butter
in various supermarkets
20 July 2025
65
sea level
Sea Level *
Mia You
A quote by Mia has been put on a canvas
that hangs on the bicycle ferries Snoekcbears and Gastvrij Grou
19 July 2025
64
note from a sixty-something
notysje fan in sechstiger
Syds Wiersma
This publication appeared in the catalogue of art route Open Stal
Available at the Kiosk opposite Oosterwoldseweg 3, Oldeberkoop
18 July 2025
63
in all the blue
Het doelgroepenbad
Kirsten van Santen
This text was floating in Optisport swimming pool Dúndelle
Mjûmster Wei 16, 9243 SK Bakkeveen
17 July 2025
62
fairy tale scavenger hunt
Sprookjesspeurtocht
Mees van Rijswijk
You can find this text at Figaro hair salon
Hoofdstraat 45, 9244 CL Beetsterzwaag
16 July 2025
61
wie speelt
WIE SPEELT
Peter van Lier
This text was seen by a select group
on billiard balls covered in words.
15 July 2025
60
île d’oléron, 1974
Île d’Oléron, 1974
Gerard Marcel de Jong
MMatL: A nightcap at Brasserie Brakzand, Schiermonnikoog
Lions Club Harlingen previously held a tasting at De Bijkeuken, Schalsum
14 July 2025
59
he smooths out a sheet
Medisch
Hedda Martens
This story was shown and handed out
At care center Het Bildt in St.-Annaparochie
13 July 2025
58
a touch of spring
A Touch of Spring
Job Degenaar
You will find this text at McDonald’s Leeuwarden
on a LED screen and as a card, at all three locations
12 July 2025
57
ochtendgroet
Ochtendgroet
Bernard Wesseling
MMatL: A sentence flutters on the clothesline at Noorderstreek 8, Schiermonnikoog
Previously, it hung on a clothesline in a flax field near Blije
11 July 2025
56
mirabellen
Mirabellen
Mathy Mathys
You will find this text in a strawberry bowl
In the strawberry vending machine at de Bûtenpôle 11A, 9041 VM Berlikum
10 July 2025
55
what the garden wants
wat de tuin wil
Jeroen Olyslaegers
This story was read live by Frank Belt
at the Happiness Delayed location “the Boukeboskje” in Wijckel
9 July 2025
54
zwaardvlinders
Zwaardvlinders
Tiemen Hiemstra
A quote has been released in a small edition as a button
Can be picked up at game store Spellekijn, Nieuwestad 79 in Leeuwarden
8 July 2025
53
verstand van
Verstand van
Dien L. de Boer
A fragment can be read on a pavement sign
At the museum, archive & library Tresoar
7 July 2025
52
passenger princess
passenger princess
Ka(a)te Dejonckheere
This poem was handed out at Sanquin blood bank
De Opgang 2, 9203 GD Drachten
6 July 2025
51
hylkje
Hylkje
Arjan Hut
You will find this text in a meadow near Haskerdijken
Along the train track between Akkrum and Heerenveen
5 July 2025
50
foarby alle klokken
Foarby alle klokken
Eeltsje Hettinga
The card is located at Bartholomeuskerk Westhem and Dorpskerk Goingarijp
This summer the 1st is open every Sat, the 2nd every day; while stocks last!
4 July 2025
49
het was in een pauze
Het was in een pauze
Roelof Wijtsma
This comic is published in LETTER, supplement of LC & FD on July 4
Also available online, digitally and as a single issue
3 July 2025
48
na de werkdag
Na de werkdag
Esmé van den Boom
MMatL: This poem can be heard along Badweg, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously listen to it at our literary bank in Oranjewoud
2 July 2025
47
praying
Praying
Halo Fariq
This text is travelling around on a car from driving school DriveRepeat
In Leeuwarden and surroundings
1 July 2025
46
óscar en la ventana
Óscar voor het raam
Jazmina Barrera
This could be seen on the matrix information signs by Visit Leeuwarden
Along the access roads to Leeuwarden
30 June 2025
45
listen when the house speaks
Luister als het huis vertelt
Pia Prezelj
MMatL: You can look, but you can’t buy at Langestreek 76, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw signs on various houses in the Northern Netherlands
29 June 2025
44
klein geluk
Klein geluk
Bregje Hofstede
This appeared at Museum Dr8888, the Planetarium and Museum Belvédère
Located in Drachten, Franeker and Oranjewoud
28 June 2025
43
wat we kunnen leren
Wat we van Finnen kunnen leren
Kira Wuck
Wuck’s words appeared on handmade vases at De Wite Ka
For sale every Friday & Saturday, Klokmakkersstege 2, Akkrum
27 June 2025
42
de grammofoonman
‘Om vier uur komt de grammofoonman’
Natalie Koch
MMatL: Check out Menno Vos Gallery, Reeweg 8b, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously find the miniature in Arcadia’s Bouwurk
26 June 2025
41
the sun is shining
De zon schijnt
Christophe Van Gerrewey
You can read this text in cultural magazine ‘de Moanne’
The latest edition is available today!
25 June 2025
40
ze wist dit niet
Victoria
Carolina Trujillo
A fragment ended up on a sticker with an illustration by the author
Can be picked up, while available, at Loev at Merk 18, Workum
24 June 2025
39
gjin sin oan trek
Gjin sin oan trek
Eppie Dam
Sander found this poem on a note
in his lunchbox, on the train on his way to work
23 June 2025
38
ode aan een papiervis
Ode aan een papiervis
Marjolijn van Heemstra
This is what you saw on various bins
that were put on the street this morning
22 June 2025
37
nu en altijd
Nu en altijd
Marjoleine de Vos
You could see this text move
On the beach of Workum
21 June 2025
36
orchestra
Orchestra
Remco Kuiper
You can find this poem on the City of Literature summer bookmark
which you can pick up at most bookstores in Friesland
20 June 2025
35
ik woe dat ik
Ik woe dat ik twa hûntsjes wie
Gabriëlle Terpstra
You can read this text in literary magazine Ensafh
Get edition #3 in the Afûk bookstore or at ensafh.nl
19 June 2025
34
ûntiid
UNTIID
Hein Jaap Hilarides
A piece from this story appeared near a toilet door
It is a “Leesplee” (reading toilet) at csg Bogerman in Sneek
18 June 2025
33
klein geluk in grote koffers
Klein geluk in nogal grote koffers
Ingmar Heytze
You will find this text in Het Brouwdok
Nieuwe Willemskade 8, 8862 RZ Harlingen
17 June 2025
32
fan dûnser en dief
Fan Dûnser en Dief
Wilco Berga
In Leeuwarden a sentence
Is on road signs for a week
16 June 2025
31
wat we bij ons dragen
Wat we (bij ons) dragen
Anna Lillioja
A fragment from this story can be found until August 24
On a Qbuzz bus in Friesland
15 June 2025
30
it mûske
It mûske
Cornelis van der Wal
If you visit the Oldehove parking garage in Leeuwarden
you will find a fragment on the floor of the elevators
14 June 2025
29
klein geluk
Klein geluk
Fien Veldman
A fragment of this contribution appeared on the label of a craft beer
You can get it at Fortuna Vlieland, Fortweg 10, Vlieland
13 June 2025
28
reading is choosing
Lêze is kieze, lêze is garje
André Looijenga
This text was read during an online Shared Reading session with the Culturele Apotheek
Want to particpate in Shared Reading? Check here for locations near you!
12 June 2025
27
de jas fan royce
De jas fan Royce
Ate de Jong
This publication was published by GrootMedia
Watch it online at grootdefryskemarren.nl
11 June 2025
26
happiness
Geluk
Boaz Blume
MMatL: This video can be seen on the Wagenborg ferries
It was previously published on YouTube and at GGMD
10 June 2025
25
een terugblik
Een terugblik
Roelof ten Napel
This poem is printed as a poster, in a limited edition
Can be picked up at Buitencentrum Drents-Friese Wold in Appelscha
9 June 2025
24
une patte de chat
Une patte de chat dans ma main
Muriel Barbery
MMatL: Keep an eye out at Soepboer, Paaslandweg 1, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously spot it during the Eleven Cities Cycling Tour
8 June 2025
23
xx
XX
Anne-Goaitske Breteler
You can hear this story today on the boat to and from Schiermonnikoog
Read live during the crossings at 9.30 and 16.30 hrs
7 June 2025
22
tussenruimte
Tussenruimte
Hagar Schuringa
This text can be spotted on the Ee this season
It decorates a Valk from sailing school Pean
6 June 2025
21
too big by being small
Te grut fan lyts wêzen
Bouke Oldenhof
This publication appeared in magazine heit&mem
Pick it up or order it for free at heitenmem.frl
5 June 2025
20
no tourists, no residents
Zomer
Revka Milan Bijl
A handwritten fragment was sent by post
To the entire village of Lytsewierrum
4 June 2025
19
one bread
Eén brood
Sanne Huysmans
You will find a fragment on the menu in Hotel Restaurant Oostergoo
Nieuwe Kade 1, 9001 AE Grou
3 June 2025
18
a beautiful story?
Geluk?
Lola Faber
This pen turned up at Lichtfontein, Vaart Zuidzijde 120, Appelscha
Pick it up there, while stocks last
2 June 2025
17
a safe space for me
Alles
Miriam van Tunen
You can find this text at the self service desks at dbieb
Blokhuisplein 40, 8911 LJ Leeuwarden
1 June 2025
16
the top
The Top
Jan Minno Rozendal
This story could be heard live in Buro de Vries at Omrop Fryslân
Listen to the episode again as podcast!
31 May 2025
15
numbers person
Cijfermens
Koen Schouwenburg
Words by Koen can be read on sportshirts today
During the Swit and Sit run – Hearedyk Sports Field, Itens
30 May 2025
14
it never comes alone
Het komt nooit alleen
Marrit Jellema
This story will be read by Marrit during Hoge Woorden
Fr. 30 May, 20.00 hrs – Podium Explore, Leeuwarden
29 May 2025
13
fearpont fimmie
Fearpont Fimmie
Meindert Talma
Meindert sang this song on a small ferry in Grou
We’re setting sail between Hellingshaven and Waterpark Yn ‘e Lijte
28 May 2025
12
from books back to trees
Hoe van boeken weer bomen te maken?
Maarten Inghels
MMatL: You can read this at Het Baken/VVV, Reeweg 9, Schiermonnikoog
You could previously find it at the town hall in Sneek
27 May 2025
11
one day
Op een dag wordt dit mooi
María Elísabet Bragadóttir
The packs of flowerseeds have all been handed out
(But you can also get fresh flowers at Teagarden Vreedebest in Bornwird!)
26 May 2025
10
gestold geluk
Gestold geluk
Stefan Brijs
MMatL: You can find this construction canvas at the Veerdam, Schiermonnikoog
You previously saw it at Dijk van een Wijf, near Oosterbierum
25 May 2025
9
hans ferkeard ynformeard
hans ferkeard ynformeard
Tsead Bruinja
This poem was read live during literary festival Dichter op de Deel
May 25, from 2:00 PM – Bolswarderweg 13, 8759 LA Exmorra
24 May 2025
8
raket
Raket
Freddie Scheltema
You can find this text at the stadium of De Harkemase Boys
De Bosk 20, 9281 NR Harkema
23 May 2025
7
begin
Begin
Elske Kampen
This text lights up only today, between 22.10 and 23.00 hrs
At Museum Belvédère, Oranje Nassaulaan 12, 8448 MT Oranjewoud
22 May 2025
6
dat heilige moment
dat heilige moment
Guna Roze
This text has been published in the Leeuwarder Courant newspaper
Read it online at lc.nl
21 May 2025
5
fala en ekan
Fala en Ekan
Tialda Hoogeveen
Spotted on the screens of Aeres
School for green education in Leeuwarden
20 May 2025
4
midsummer
Midzomer
Park Yeong-nyeo
This text appeared on linen shopping bags at Hart in Friesland thrift store
All bags have been handed out – perhaps you can spot them somewhere in Drachten?
19 May 2025
3
imaginary ceremonies
Denkbeeldige ceremonies
Paulina Flores
This appeared on various cars
as a license plate sticker
18 May 2025
2
relativity after sunset
Relativiteit na zonsondergang
Betül Sefika
You saw this on the large screen near Hotel van der Valk
Lynbaan 35, 8941 BR Leeuwarden
17 May 2025
1
tu es là?
Het oneindige
Elisa Sha Dusapin
You can find this text at the Observeum
Menno van Coehoornweg 9, 9251 LV Burgum