Enjoying stories together enriches life, and literature has a beneficial effect. That is why Leeuwarden UNESCO City of Literature and De Culturele Apotheek started Mei-inoar lêze (shared reading) in libraries, bookshops and other locations throughout Fryslân.

Mei-inoar lêze is not a classic reading club or book club. Anyone can join and there is no preparation or prior knowledge needed. The texts will be handed out on the spot and read aloud, in Dutch or Frisian. Those who want to, can respond to the texts. What do the words say? What do they do to you? Does the text affect you? Do you recognise anything?

With Mei-inoar lêze it is all about the connection between literature and everyday life. Memories, associations, emotions and thoughts make for great conversations. Mei-inoar lêze is a free activity. We will have coffee and tea ready for you.

When and where?

-no registration required-

dbieb Grou
start wednesday 3 September 2025, once every two weeks on wednesday, 9.30-10.30 AM

Wilde Wijk, Leeuwarden
every second and forth thursday of the month, 14:00-15:00 PM

dbieb Leeuwarden
start wednesday 3 September 2025, every wednesday, 10.30-11.30 AM 

dbieb Burgum
start wednesday 10 September 2025, once every two weeks on wednesday, 13.30-14.30 PM

Doarpskeamer Akkrum-Nes
start wednesday 24 September 2025, every second and forth wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:00 AM

dbieb Gytsjerk
start tuesday 9 September 2025, once every two weeks on tuesday, 13:30-14:30 PM

dbieb Stiens
start thursday 28 August 2025, once every two weeks on thursday, 10:30-11:30 AM

Bibliotheek Drachten
4 January – 26 April 2026 once every two weeks on sunday, 14:30-16:00 PM
11 May – 22 June 2026 once every two weeks on monday, 14:30-16:00 PM (not on 25 May)

Bibliotheek Heerenveen
start monday 8 September 2025, once every two weeks on monday, 10:30-11:30 AM

Bibliotheek Bolsward
start thursday 4 September 2025, once every two weeks on thursday, 10:30-11:30 AM

Bibliotheek Joure
start friday 12 September 2025, once every two weeks on friday, 10:30-11:30 AM

Bibliotheek Lemmer
start tuesday 16 September 2025, once every two weeks on tuesday, 10:30-11:30 AM

Bibliotheek Dokkum
start wednesday 3 September 2025, once every two weeks on wednesday, 10:30-12:00 AM

Bring each other, join us and read along!
-no registration required-

Mei-inoar lêze is an activity by participating locations, Leeuwarden City of Literature and de Culturele Apotheek. With Mei-inoar lêze we contribute to the Fries Leesoffensief (Frisian Reading Offensive).

Foto: Jacob van Essen | Hoge Noorden