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
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
Every Wednesday, 10.30-11.30 AM. 

dbieb Burgum
Once every two weeks on Wednesday, 13.30-14.30 PM.

Doarpskeamer Akkrum-Nes
Once every second and forth Wednesday of the month, 10.00-11.00 AM.

dbieb Gytsjerk
Once every two weeks on Tuesday, 13.30-14.30 PM.

dbieb Stiens
Once very 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
Once every two weeks on Monday, 10.30-11.30 AM.

Bibliotheek Bolsward
Once every two weeks on Thursday, 10.30-11.30 AM.

Bibliotheek Joure
On Thursday afternoons from 1.30-2.30 PM (on March 19, April 2, April 16, April 30, and May 21).

Bibliotheek Lemmer
Once every two weeks on Tuesday, 10.30-11.30 AM.

Bibliotheek Dokkum
Once every two weeks on Wednesday, 10.30-12.00 AM.

Bibliotheek Oosterwolde
Start from the 17th of April, every Friday, 10.30-11.30 AM.

MFC De Helling, Winsum
Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 AM (until end of June).

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