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As part of my relaxation, I always go and check some books, dvds, magazines, cd's or etc. in this library. There are thousands of them across Belgium but Bibliotheek Permeke is the main library of Antwerpen, Belgium. It is strategically located, a reason where I can say, hats off to the government of Belgium. This library is architecturally design, beautiful, a big building with a groundfloor and first floor and to go to the first floor there is a lift or elevator too. It is modern, well lighted, lots of big colorful benches or couches, very cozy to sit on, you can even lie down if you like too because it is huge, but you know, it is not allowed. They make it so inviting that i'd like to stay the whole day reading or doing my stuff. You can have it for you alone, with approx. 100 visitors every 2- 4 hours, if not busy or you can share it with friends. It is well ventilated, colorful, the arrangement of everything is awesome, they put green plants too. Better to say, they make it really like a home for us who'd like to feel at home. You can indulge in your reading privately and enjoy it. You can choose which area you would like to stay because around it are tables, chairs and couches but it has also a separate space or rooms for students specially when they have exam or for anybody, who would like to concentrate reading their favorite stuffs. If you need space for meetings, presentations because i see also some displays of artists' works, informal meetings or debate you can contact them. You can see lots of books, cds, children's books, books about gardening, business, arts, music,videos, photography, hobbies, planting, making soups, cooking, sewing, language, business, languages, cartoons and everything one seeks under the sun so to speak. You can borrow some for one month, or for weeks and there is no charge. It is free! One only pays a small annual fee. You can only get a fine if you are beyond the expiration date. Never forget which day you borrowed it, the date you are going to return it, is to avoid paying a fee. One month is too long for my dvd's to stay at home so I return them immediately and I borrow another one. Here also, I find some books for my Nederlands course. What I did not learn from school, I learn from here ( I will tell you about it when ill make a post about learning nederlands). One time, I could not find one of the dvds, so i asked about it and they told me that i can pay 30 euro for the lost dvd or I can buy a new one with the same title. Fortunately, I found it. The workers here are friendly and assist you if you need help. They facilitate children activities too. If you do not have computers at home, this is your place, just ask and you will be accommodated, you can use it for one hour. Feeling hungry or thirsty do not worry, there is a cafe outside the main entrance. So far, this is my favorite bibliotheek. An additional plus is that it is accessible for cars (parking space), public transportation (tram, bus or train) and situated near the centre of the city.
Enjoy because the government of Belgium, always take care of the people.
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| Get some infos here to go through the library |
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| Return your borrowed items here |
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| spacious |
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| information counter |
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| register your borrowed items |
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| they have free magazines - gratis |
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| baskets to put your borrowed stuffs just like in a grocery store |
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shelves of books
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| going up up up |
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| search of find your favorite in this computer - a lot of them |
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| well-arranged |
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| choosy? -this is your place |
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| information counter - accommodating personnels |
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| being alone is not being lonely but enjoying every bit of it |
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| read me am free |
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| neat and clean |
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| register the borrowed items |
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| so much to keep you busy |
c'ds
cozy feelin
see the red couch
lights are everywhere
it is not dark here, it's just my camera, you can see a plastic roof so the light can get through
area for dvd's and cd's stocked and tidy and yes, in alphabetical order
plants to keep the library green and health friendly
side by side
browse browse
cd's
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| 1 week sprinter - just for 1 week - blackbuster movies |
magazines, books
Additional Information:
Website Permeke
Permeke library is located on the Plaza De Coninck, 2060 Antwerp
Phone Number
0800 992 93
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 20 pm.
(Mondays in July and August from 10 to 17 hours)
Friday and Saturday from 10 to 17 hours.
Sunday from 10 to 14 hours.
Transportations:
Tram 12 has a stop at the De Coninck Square, just before the entrance of the library and reading café Cube and the site Permeke.
Trams 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 15 and 24 have a nearby stop.
Many bus services to the Franklin Roosevelt Square, a walk
Central Station to the Queen Astrid Square, within walking distance
Parking facilities
Free bicycle parking at De Coninck Square and in the courtyard of the site Permeke.
Holidays on which all offices are closed:
1 and 2 January
Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
May 1
Ascension
Whit Saturday, Whit Sunday and Whit Monday
July 21
August 15
1 and 11 november
- more pics to come and yes thanks to Permeke Bibliotheek for allowing me to take the pictures
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteHere in bibliotheek Permeke we're very happy about your positive post. And we're glad you feel at home, that's a great compliment.
We'll sure post your blogpost to our Facebook-page, if that's allright, so we can share your positive experience with our other fans!
Thanks for being our spontaneous super-ambassador.
See you soon in Permeke,
Liesbeth
liesbeth.damen@stad.antwerpen.be
for bibliotheek Permeke
(if you have questions, concerns,... about the library, shoot!)
Lisbeth,
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