Bibliotheek De Mariënburg in Nijmegen
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg is the central branch of Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid on Mariënburg in Nijmegen, open seven days a week with study places that members reserve for free, free printing, Wi-Fi access and Café Momentho.
Photo credits
The entrance of Bibliotheek De Mariënburg in Nijmegen, with revolving doors and bicycles parked outside.: Henkjanjaap · Public domain
Quick answers
- Opening hours
- Mon-Tue 09:00-19:00; Wed-Fri 09:00-21:00
- Address
- Mariënburg 296511 PS Nijmegen
- Weekend
- Sat 09:00-19:00; Sun 12:00-17:00
- From Nijmegen station
- 17 min walk (1.2 km)
- Study places
- Free to reserve for members
- Printing
- Free, up to 10 black-and-white pages
- Café Momentho
- Daily 09:00-17:00
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible, lift and adapted toilet
- Contact
- +31 24 327 4911
Reading at Bibliotheek De Mariënburg: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Nijmegen.
This week
- Tue3Nov
- Wed4Nov
Free
November 2026
- Mon9Nov
Free - Tue10Nov
- Tue10Nov
Free - Tue17Nov
- Wed18Nov
Free - Tue24Nov
- Tue24Nov
Free - Mon30Nov
Free
December 2026
- Tue1Dec
- Wed2Dec
Free
Plan your visit to Bibliotheek De Mariënburg
Capacity: no published maximum, but a sense of scale
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg does not publish a capacity for the whole building; for comparison, here are two well-known venues in the region.
The library is a public building with no tickets and no published maximum; work places and activities are booked separately. The figures below are for comparison, not a visitor limit.
| Venue | Capacity | Distance from Mariënburg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek De Mariënburg | Not published | - | Venue page |
| Goffertstadion | 12,500 | 3.3 km | Wikidata |
| Schouwburg Cuijk | 660 | 13.1 km | Wikidata |
Opening hours: seven days a week in the city centre
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg is open every day, with late evenings on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and shorter hours on Sunday.
The central library opens at 09:00 from Monday to Saturday. It closes at 19:00 on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday, at 21:00 from Wednesday to Friday, and at 17:00 on Sunday.
Holiday hours can differ: on Sinterklaas Eve and Christmas Eve the library closes at 17:00, and it is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The venue page lists the exact dates for the current year.
- Late evenings
- Wednesday to Friday until 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00-17:00
- Christmas
- Closed 25 and 26 December
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00-19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00-19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-21:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-21:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-21:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-19:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00-17:00 |
Reserving a study or work place: how it works
Members reserve a study or work place online for free; non-members can try a place once for free without a subscription.
- Group work places are in the open library, not in a separate room.
- You can book up to two time blocks at once.
- A new member can reserve a place 24 hours after joining.
- Do not log in twice in a row: the second login checks you out and frees the place.
Printing, Wi-Fi and computers: what you can use
Printing at Bibliotheek Mariënburg is free: up to 10 pages per person, black and white only, and you do not need a library membership.
Use a free computer, log in with a guest account, open your file from email or a USB stick and press print. The document comes out at the printer beside the computer. The limit keeps printing sustainable; for a thesis or flyers you need a copy shop.
The library also has internet access and Wi-Fi, practice computers and laptops, and a reading table. Ask at the desk if you need help getting online.
There is a Menstruation Supply Point (MUP), a payment terminal and a return letterbox for books in the building.
- Print limit
- 10 pages per person
- Colour
- Black and white only
- Membership
- Not needed for printing
- Wi-Fi
- Available in the building
- Bring your file on a USB stick or email it to yourself.
- Printing is black and white only.
- No membership is needed for the guest computer.
Café Momentho: coffee and a quiet seat, every day
Koffiebar Momentho is inside the library and open every day from 09:00 to 17:00 for coffee and small snacks.
It is a calm, warm spot in the building where you can read, chat or take a break from studying. The library calls it a place to feel at home, whether you come for a book, a conversation or a long study session.
Because the café closes at 17:00, it is not open during the library's late evenings.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00
- Inside the library
- Yes
- Serves
- Coffee and small snacks
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, with a lift and adapted toilet
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg is wheelchair accessible, with a small lift at the entrance and an adapted toilet.
The library has an adapted toilet (MIVA) and a payment terminal. If you need help at the entrance, ask the staff at the desk.
The website has a digital accessibility statement. For help with the building or a visit, call or email ahead.
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Lift
- Small lift at the entrance
- Adapted toilet
- Yes, MIVA toilet
- Payment terminal
- Yes
Dutch practice and digital help: Taalcafé and the Information Point
The library runs a free Taalcafé for Dutch practice and a walk-in Information Point for help with digital government, money, work and language.
At the Taalcafé you practise Dutch with volunteers and people from other countries; the agenda lists the next sessions at Mariënburg. The Informatiepunt Digitale Overheid helps with online government services; the library's digital help covers computers, phones and tablets.
The library also offers help with money and administration, work and income, and language. Ask at the desk or check the agenda for the next walk-in hour.
- Taalcafé
- Free Dutch practice
- Language help
- Speaking, writing, reading
- Digital help
- Computers, phone, government sites
- Information Point
- Walk in during opening hours
Getting there: 17 minutes from Nijmegen station
The library is a 17-minute walk from Nijmegen station, and buses from the station stop within 4 to 7 minutes of the door.
From Nijmegen station, walk south through the city centre to Mariënburg; the library is at Mariënburg 29. Several bus lines also connect the station with stops around the library.
The closest stop is Hertogplein (bus 8), 240 m or about 4 minutes on foot. Valkhof (bus 2 and 4) and Plein 1944 (bus 3, 5, 6, 85, 806 and 810-815) are about 6 to 7 minutes away. From the station, take bus 8 to Hertogplein or Voerweg, bus 2 or 4 to Valkhof or Hunnerpark, or bus 3, 5, 6, 85, 806 or 810-815 to Plein 1944.
Parking: central garages, rates and walking times
The closest garage is Mariënburg at Arsenaalgas 8, about a 2-minute walk; Eiermarkt and Kelfkensbos are 5 minutes away and Keizer Karel 13. All municipal garages charge the same hourly rate.
Daytime parking (08:00-18:00) costs €3.90 per hour. In the evening and at night (18:00-08:00) the rate drops to €0.50 per hour. A 24-hour day ticket costs €16, but only in the Mariënburg, Eiermarkt and Keizer Karel garages.
The Mariënburg garage at Arsenaalgas 8 is the closest, 110 m or about 2 minutes on foot; it has 300 spaces and a height limit of 1.85 m. Eiermarkt and Kelfkensbos are each about 350 m or 5 minutes away; Keizer Karel is 950 m or 13 minutes.
Three more car parks lie within 900 m: Groene Balkon (540 m), Casino (530 m) and Vierdaagseplein (600 m). Their current rates and street addresses could not be verified on the pages read, so they are not in the table.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariënburg | Arsenaalgas 8, 6511 PE | 110 m, 2 min | €3.90/h day; €0.50/h evening; €16 day ticket |
| Eiermarkt | Eiermarkt 20, 6511 TP | 350 m, 5 min | €3.90/h day; €0.50/h evening; €16 day ticket |
| Kelfkensbos | Voerweg 2, 6511 RT | 350 m, 5 min | €3.90/h day; €0.50/h evening; no day ticket |
| Keizer Karel | Van Schaeck Mathonsingel 22, 6512 AR | 950 m, 13 min | €3.90/h day; €0.50/h evening; €16 day ticket |
Contact and address
Bibliotheek De Mariënburg is at Mariënburg 29, 6511 PS Nijmegen; call 024 327 49 11 or email [email protected].
- Address
- Mariënburg 29, 6511 PS Nijmegen
- Phone
- 024 327 49 11
- Phone hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
- [email protected]
Photos
Photo credits
The entrance of Bibliotheek De Mariënburg in Nijmegen, with revolving doors and bicycles parked outside.: Henkjanjaap · Public domain
A view of the central library space at Bibliotheek De Mariënburg on Mariënburg in Nijmegen.: OlafJanssen · CC BY-SA 4.0
A close view of the entrance of Bibliotheek De Mariënburg in Nijmegen.: Henkjanjaap · Public domain · Cropped
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Frequently asked questions
The questions visitors ask most about opening hours, study places, printing, parking and accessibility.
What are the opening hours of Bibliotheek De Mariënburg?
The library is open Monday 09:00-19:00, Tuesday 09:00-19:00, Wednesday 09:00-21:00, Thursday 09:00-21:00, Friday 09:00-21:00, Saturday 09:00-19:00 and Sunday 12:00-17:00. Holiday hours can differ.
Is the library open on Sunday?
Yes, from 12:00 to 17:00. The café is open from 09:00 to 17:00, so it closes at the same time as the library on Sunday.
How do I reserve a study or work place?
Members reserve online for free through the library's work-place page. Choose an individual or group place, pick a day and time, and check in by scanning the QR code on the place and logging in with your reservation number within 15 minutes of the start.
Can I study at the library without a membership?
Yes. Non-members can reserve a work place once for free without a subscription, and the guest computers and printing do not need a membership either.
How long can I use a reserved study place?
One time block lasts at most four hours. You can book up to two blocks at once and hold two reservations, one for today and one for tomorrow.
How much does a library membership cost?
Under-18s and 18-to-28-year-olds are free members; Jongeren Plus costs €45 a year. Adults pay €65.95 a year or €6 a month, and the Flex subscription costs €2.50 per item borrowed.
Is printing free at the library?
Yes, small black-and-white print jobs are free, up to 10 pages per person. You do not need a library membership.
Can I print in colour?
No. The library's printers only print in black and white, and the limit is 10 pages per person.
Is there Wi-Fi and can I use a computer?
Yes, the library has internet access and Wi-Fi, plus practice computers and laptops. Printing from a guest computer is free.
Is there a café in the library?
Yes, Koffiebar Momentho is inside the library and open every day from 09:00 to 17:00 for coffee and small snacks.
Is the library wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There is a small lift at the entrance, the building is wheelchair accessible and there is an adapted (MIVA) toilet. There is also a payment terminal.
How do I get to the library from Nijmegen station?
It is a 17-minute walk (1.2 km). You can also take bus 8 to Hertogplein or Voerweg, bus 2 or 4 to Valkhof or Hunnerpark, or bus 3, 5, 6, 85, 806 or 810-815 to Plein 1944.
Where can I park near the library?
The closest garage is Mariënburg at Arsenaalgas 8, about 110 m or 2 minutes on foot. Eiermarkt and Kelfkensbos are also close, about 350 m or 5 minutes. Parking costs €3.90 per hour by day and €0.50 in the evening; a €16 day ticket is available at Mariënburg, Eiermarkt and Keizer Karel.
What time do activities at the library start and end?
Times vary. Afternoon activities usually run from 13:00 to 17:00, evening events from 19:00 to 22:00, and morning sessions such as the work advice walk-in from 09:30 to 12:00. The agenda gives the exact time for each activity.
Is there a Taalcafé at the library?
Yes, the Taalcafé is free and lets you practise Dutch with volunteers and people from other countries. The agenda lists the next sessions at Mariënburg.
Can I return books when the library is closed?
Yes, there is a return letterbox (inleverbrievenbus) for books.
Do I need a ticket for activities?
Some activities are free, while others need a ticket or reservation. The agenda entry gives the price and whether you need to sign up.
Where is the library and how do I contact it?
The address is Mariënburg 29, 6511 PS Nijmegen. Call 024 327 49 11 (Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00) or email [email protected].
Sources: OpenStreetMap: stops, walking times and car parks around Mariënburg (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Mariënburg: accessibility (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid: reserving a study or work place (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid: printing in the library (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Nijmegen: parking tariffs (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid: Taal en Digitaal (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid: contact (October 30, 2026)
