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