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At the clubhouse AWC Library
We bid farewell to our library committee chairwoman Pam Legvold.

The largest English-language library in the Hague

The AWC of The Hague clubhouse is located in the suburb Scheveningen, a short tram ride from The Hague's city center. Our lovely three-story houses an extensive English-language library. Our library offers best-sellers, DVD rentals for the whole family and a great selection of children's books.

You can join the AWC library even if you are not able to be a member of the AWC. Call us 070-350-6007 for details on eligibility!


Two ladies sitting in the library looking at returned books.Stop in and purchase our retiring books & VHS videos to help raise funds for new library equipment!.

Our librarians are happy to help you make a selection.

LIBRARY HOURS
-Monday - Friday 10 AM - 1 PM
- Wednesday closed

-The 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month we are open 2 PM - 4 PM
The book drop in the garage door is open 24 hours a day.

To renew books, call 070-350-6007, or contact the library

When you visit the AWC Library be sure to check out the other services the AWC offers such as Kid's Club or crèche, gift shop, and the Tulip Café. Local artists exhibit their work in the house, providing us with an ever-changing art gallery.

Love to read & discuss? Join the AWC Book Club!

We meet on the fourth Wednesday of every month (with a few exceptions) at the AWC clubhouse from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. You may choose to drop in once or twice, or attend every month. Please join us! One member of the Book Group shares a snack and leads the discussion and the AWC provides coffee. A 2 Euro “user fee” is requested.

January 27, 2010
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates Discussion and snack: Lee

February 24, 2010
Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Discussion and snack: Lee

March 24, 2010
Netherland by Joseph O’Neill Discussion and snack: Melissa

April 28, 2010
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon Discussion and snack: Terri

May 26, 2010
Dracula by Bram Stoker Discussion and snack: Phoebe

June 23, 2010
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan Discussion and snack: Melissa

July 28, 2010
Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin Discussion and snack: Jane

August 25, 2010
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows Discussion and snack: Trish