Bibliotheek Veenendaal (in De Cultuurfabriek) in Veenendaal
Bibliotheek Veenendaal is the public library in De Cultuurfabriek on the Kees Stipplein, open seven days a week for books, study, workshops and coffee at Grand Café Blàài.
Photo credits
Façade of De Cultuurfabriek in Veenendaal with the in-situ artwork by Marieken Verheyen: CdeKuijper · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2 from the Commons photo
Quick answers
- Weekdays
- Mon–Thu 9–21, Fri 9–17
- Address
- Kees Stipplein 743901 TP Veenendaal
- Weekend
- Sat 10–17, Sun 12–17
- Address
- Kees Stipplein 74, 3901 TP
- Nearest bus stop
- Bus Zwaaiplein: 3 min walk
- Parking
- Park at Arie van Hensbergen or Tricotage
- Facilities
- Free wifi and study places
- Coffee
- Coffee at Grand Café Blàài
- Contact
- +31 318 58 26 69
Drop-in at Bibliotheek Veenendaal (in De Cultuurfabriek): upcoming events
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How big is Bibliotheek Veenendaal?
The library does not publish a capacity for the whole building. Its rentable rooms range from 15 to 150 people; for scale, here is how that compares with two venues people know in and around Veenendaal.
- Whole building
- Capacity not published
- Largest library room
- Grand Café Blàài, 150 people
- CineMec Ede
- 2300 people, 6.2 km away
The library's own rooms are the best guide to group size: the Leerlokaal holds 15, Zaal 1 holds 70 and Grand Café Blàài holds 150. CineMec Ede, 6.2 km away, is a much larger cinema and events venue with 2300 places.
| Venue | Capacity | Why compare |
|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Veenendaal | Not published | Whole building; rentable rooms hold 15–150 |
| Grand Café Blàài | 150 | Café and terrace in the same building |
| CineMec Ede | 2300 | Cinema and events venue, 6.2 km away |
Opening hours and practical facilities
The library is open seven days a week, except on national holidays. Entry is free; you only pay for printing, copying and some computer use.
The service desk is on the ground floor. You can print, scan and copy after logging in to myEasyAccount+; the staff can help if it is your first time.
There is a lift to the first and second floors and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. A wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge at the service desk; bring valid ID and reserve by phone or email if you want to be sure one is available.
- Monday to Thursday
- 09:00–21:00
- Friday
- 09:00–17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–17:00
- Printing
- myEasyAccount+ for print, scan and copy
- Access
- Lift to both upper floors; accessible toilet
- Wheelchair
- Free loan at the service desk, ID required
Studying, wifi and computers
You do not need a library card to sit and read, study or use the free wifi.
The library has study places on the ground floor and on both upper floors. The second floor has quiet places if you need silence.
Wifi is free throughout De Cultuurfabriek on network OBVWLAN. There are internet PCs and PCs with word-processing software for €0.05 per 3 minutes, plus a computer on the second floor for free digital sources. The Oefenplein has computers for practising Dutch and digital skills.
- Wifi
- Free, network OBVWLAN
- Internet PC
- €0.05 per 3 minutes
- Quiet study
- Second floor
- Digital practice
- Oefenplein, second floor
- Membership
- Not needed to study or read
- Toilets
- Free on every floor
Coffee, lunch and drinks at Grand Café Blàài
Grand Café Blàài is on the ground floor of De Cultuurfabriek, next to the library.
The café serves coffee, tea, lunch and something sweet, with a terrace on the Kees Stipplein. You can take food and drink from Blàài to a study place in the library. A small snack from home is fine for studying, but not at a party or meeting in a hired room; please clean up and do not damage the books.
The café has a games cupboard and chess on the terrace. Groups from 10 people can book a drinks arrangement; for a larger group, reserve by phone or email.
- Monday to Friday
- 09:30–17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- Sunday
- 12:00–17:00
- Phone
- 0318 58 26 67
- [email protected]
- Groups
- Drinks arrangement from 10 people
- Extra
- Games, chess and a kids box
Accessibility: lift, toilets and wheelchair loan
The library is accessible for wheelchairs, rollators and other mobility aids.
There is a lift to the first and second floors and an accessible toilet on the ground floor. Public toilets on every floor are free.
You can borrow a wheelchair free of charge at the service desk for use in De Cultuurfabriek or in Veenendaal centre. Bring valid ID; call or email ahead to reserve one.
- Lift
- To first and second floors
- Toilet
- Accessible toilet on the ground floor
- Wheelchair
- Free loan with valid ID
- Reserve
- Call or email the service desk
How to get to Bibliotheek Veenendaal
The library is at Kees Stipplein 74, a few minutes from the bus stops on the edge of Veenendaal centre.
From Veenendaal Centrum station you can walk in about 17 minutes or take bus N8, 350 or 380 to Zwaaiplein. Several bus lines also stop at Centrum/Wolweg, a 4-minute walk away.
By bike, use the racks next to the building. By car, the library recommends the garages Arie van Hensbergen and Tricotage; see the parking section.
Parking at Bibliotheek Veenendaal: garages and rates
The library recommends Parkeergarage Arie van Hensbergen and Parkeergarage Tricotage, both a few minutes from the entrance. Nearby alternatives are Scheepjeshof and Duivenweide.
The two recommended garages are open daily and sit within a few minutes of the central hall. Payment is by card, cash or parking app at Tricotage and Arie van Hensbergen; the municipality's rate is €2.50 per hour, with a maximum of €8 per day from Sunday to Friday and €9.50 on Saturday.
Scheepjeshof is the cheapest at €1.76 per hour, but it closes in the evening. Duivenweide is open 24/7 and a 12-minute walk; street parking in the centre costs €2.94 per hour on Monday to Saturday.
| Garage | Address | Walk | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeergarage Arie van Hensbergen | Verlaat 12a | A few minutes | €2.50/hour; €8/day (Sat €9.50) |
| Parkeergarage Tricotage | Wolweg 197 | A few minutes | €2.50/hour; €8/day (Sat €9.50) |
| Parkeergarage De Scheepjeshof | Scheepjeshof 50 | 450 m, 7 min | €1.76/hour; €8/day (Sat €9.50) |
| Parkeerterrein Duivenweide/Theater | Kerkewijk 10 | 840 m, 12 min | €2.50/hour; €8/day (Sat €9.50) |
- Recommended
- Arie van Hensbergen and Tricotage
- Arie van Hensbergen
- Verlaat 12a
- Tricotage
- Wolweg 197
- Rate
- €2.50 per hour
- Day rate
- €8 per day, €9.50 on Saturday
- Scheepjeshof
- 450 m, 7 min walk
- Duivenweide
- 840 m, 12 min walk
Rooms for meetings, workshops and presentations
De Cultuurfabriek rents rooms from 15 to 150 people, including places between the books and a second-floor room with a view of the Kees Stipplein.
- Smallest room
- Leerlokaal, 15 people
- Largest room
- Grand Café Blàài, 150 people
- Bookings
- 0318 58 26 69
- [email protected]
- AV
- Beamer and sound system for hire
- Catering
- Grand Café Blàài
| Room | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Zaal 1 | 70 | Lectures, presentations, training |
| Zaal 2 | 30 | Small lectures and meetings |
| Centrale hal | 120 | Concerts, lectures, presentations |
| Grand Café Blàài | 150 | Receptions, lectures, concerts |
| Kunstkubus | 30 | Meetings among the art |
| Leerlokaal | 15 | Courses and small meetings |
| Voorleeskamer | 20 | Story afternoons, small gatherings |
| Inspirerende ruimtes | In consultation | Unique places outside library hours |
Contact and address
Bibliotheek Veenendaal is at Kees Stipplein 74 in De Cultuurfabriek, 3901 TP Veenendaal.
- Address
- Kees Stipplein 74, 3901 TP Veenendaal
- Phone
- 0318 58 26 69
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 9–21, Fri 9–17, Sat 10–17, Sun 12–17
- Room rental
- 0318 58 26 69, [email protected]
- Café
- 0318 58 26 67, [email protected]
What is Bibliotheek Veenendaal in De Cultuurfabriek?
The public library of Veenendaal, in the former Hollandia wool factory on the Kees Stipplein.
De Cultuurfabriek opened in 2010 on the site of the old Hollandia wool factory. The restored factory chimney still marks the building, which the library shares with Grand Café Blàài, Stadsmuseum Veenendaal, the Kunstuitleen, the Historische Vereniging and the VVV/Museumshop.
The library is more than shelves. You can borrow books, follow a course or workshop, practise Dutch at the Taalhuis, experiment with technology in the FabLab, print and study, or settle in with a coffee. It is a place to learn for life.
- In the building
- Library, café, museum, Kunstuitleen, VVV
- Opened
- 2010, in a former wool factory
- Taalhuis
- 10 years of language support
- FabLab
- Workshops with new technology
Photos
Photo credits
Façade of De Cultuurfabriek in Veenendaal with the in-situ artwork by Marieken Verheyen: CdeKuijper · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped to 3:2 from the Commons photo
Language group in Bibliotheek Veenendaal: Hennie Henzen · Venue website
Reading room (Voorleeskamer) in Bibliotheek Veenendaal: De Cultuurfabriek · Venue website
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Bibliotheek Veenendaal: questions people ask
Do I need a library card to visit?
No. You can walk in, read, study and use the free wifi without a card. A card is needed to borrow books and other materials; paid facilities such as printing and internet PCs use a credit ticket.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 09:00–21:00, Friday 09:00–17:00, Saturday 10:00–17:00 and Sunday 12:00–17:00. The library is open every day of the week except national holidays.
Is the library open on Sundays?
Yes, from 12:00 to 17:00. The library is open every day of the week except national holidays.
How much does a membership cost?
Membership is free for everyone up to and including 17. Adults pay according to the current tariff; a three-month trial subscription is available. Ask at the service desk or check the library's membership page.
Where can I park?
The library recommends Parkeergarage Arie van Hensbergen at Verlaat 12a and Parkeergarage Tricotage at Wolweg 197. The rate is €2.50 per hour, with a maximum of €8 per day from Sunday to Friday and €9.50 on Saturday. Scheepjeshof (€1.76 per hour) and Duivenweide (12-minute walk) are nearby alternatives.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take the train to Veenendaal Centrum, then bus N8, 350 or 380 to Zwaaiplein (3-minute walk), or bus N8, 350, 380, 505 or 680 to Centrum/Wolweg (4-minute walk). You can also walk from the station in about 17 minutes.
Is there free wifi?
Yes. The network is OBVWLAN and it is free throughout De Cultuurfabriek.
Can I print, scan and copy?
Yes. Log in to myEasyAccount+ to send print jobs and manage your credit. Internet PCs with word processing cost €0.05 per 3 minutes; printing and copying are paid from your account.
Can I study quietly?
Yes. There are study places on the ground floor and both upper floors; the second floor has quiet places. You do not need to be a member.
Is the library accessible?
Yes. There is a lift to the first and second floors, an accessible toilet on the ground floor and free wheelchair loan at the service desk. Bring valid ID and reserve by phone or email if you need a wheelchair.
Can I eat and drink in the library?
Yes. Grand Café Blàài is on the ground floor for coffee, lunch and something sweet, and you can take Blàài food to a study place. You can also bring a small snack from home; please clean up and do not damage the books.
Can I rent a room?
Yes. De Cultuurfabriek rents rooms for 15 to 150 people, from the Leerlokaal to Grand Café Blàài. Coffee, tea and catering can be arranged, and AV equipment can be booked. Contact 0318 58 26 69 or [email protected].
What time do events usually start and end?
Daytime workshops often run from 09:45 to 12:15; evening activities often start at 19:30 and end at 21:30. Each agenda item gives its own start and end time.
Can I borrow art?
Yes. The Kunstuitleen is in De Cultuurfabriek on the ground floor and lends works by well-known and local artists.
Is Bibliotheek Veenendaal the same as De Cultuurfabriek?
No. The library is one of the organisations in De Cultuurfabriek. The building also houses Grand Café Blàài, Stadsmuseum Veenendaal, the Kunstuitleen, the Historische Vereniging and the VVV/Museumshop. The library is at Kees Stipplein 74.
Sources: De Cultuurfabriek: contact and address (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Veenendaal: klantenservice (October 30, 2026) · Bibliotheek Veenendaal: faciliteiten en veelgestelde vragen (October 30, 2026) · Grand Café Blàài (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: stops and walking times around the library (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Veenendaal: betaald parkeren in het centrum (October 30, 2026) · De Cultuurfabriek: ruimte huren; OpenStreetMap/Wikidata for CineMec Ede (October 30, 2026)
