ZB Middelburg in Middelburg
Public library and cultural stage on the Kousteensedijk in Middelburg, five minutes from the station, with a 150-seat auditorium, ten hire rooms and the ZB Café.
Photo credits
Front of the ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland, the modern library building on the Kousteensedijk in Middelburg: G.Lanting · CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers
- Address
- Kousteensedijk 7, 4331 JE Middelburg
- Address
- Kousteensedijk 74331 JE Middelburg
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri from 09:00; Tue and Thu to 20:00; Sat to 16:00
- Nearest station
- Middelburg, about 5 minutes on foot
- Parking
- Kousteensedijk garage next door, €2.30 per hour
- Café
- ZB Café for coffee, lunch and drinks
- Access
- Lift, adapted toilets and disabled parking
- Contact
- +31 118 654000
Service at ZB Middelburg: upcoming events
Tonight, this week and the months ahead at this venue in Middelburg.
November 2026
- Sat21Nov
December 2026
- Sat5Dec
January 2027
- Sat9Jan
February 2027
- Sat20Feb
March 2027
- Sat20Mar
April 2027
- Sat3Apr
September 2027
- Sat11Sept
November 2027
- Sat6Nov
- Sat20Nov
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How many people fit in ZB Middelburg?
The ZB does not publish one capacity for the whole building: it is a library with ten rooms rather than a single hall. The largest room, the Betje Wolff Auditorium, seats 150 people in a fixed arrangement; the foyer next to it holds up to 150 in varying layouts.
- Auditorium
- 150 fixed seats
- Foyer
- 150 people
- Auditorium floor
- 264 m²
- Stage area
- 88 m²
That makes the ZB smaller than the Zeeuwse Concertzaal (372) and Schouwburg Middelburg (530), the two main stages nearby, but the auditorium is a proper seated hall for lectures, debates and small performances, with a 264 m² floor and an 88 m² stage area.
For a reception the foyer is the larger space at 518 m², although its published maximum is 150 people. The published maximum depends on the layout the room is set up in.
| Venue | Room or type | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZB Middelburg | Betje Wolff Auditorium, fixed seats | 150 | ZB room hire |
| ZB Middelburg | Foyer, varying layouts | 150 | ZB room hire |
| Zeeuwse Concertzaal | Concert hall | 372 | Wikidata / OpenStreetMap |
| Schouwburg Middelburg | Theatre | 530 | Wikidata / OpenStreetMap |
Opening hours: late on Tuesdays and Thursdays
ZB Middelburg is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday are the late evenings, until 20:00; the information desk is staffed from 11:00.
The library opens at 09:00 every weekday and on Saturday; on Saturday it closes at 16:00. In November and December the library stays open longer on some days; the current extra times are listed on the ZB's opening-hours page.
Opening hours can change around public holidays. The ZB publishes the exceptions on its opening-hours page; check it before a holiday visit.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- 09:00-17:00
- Tuesday, Thursday
- 09:00-20:00
- Saturday
- 09:00-16:00
- Sunday
- Closed
| Day | Library | Information desk |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00-20:00 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-20:00 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 | 11:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-16:00 | 11:00-16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
ZB Café: coffee, lunch and drinks in the library
The ZB Café serves coffee, tea, lunch and something sweet. Since 2025 the ZB has run the café itself, with self-service and a renewed concept.
You can eat and drink in the café and at the tables in the library as long as you keep it tidy. Meals are served in the ZB Café; having food delivered by a delivery service is not allowed.
For room hire the café provides coffee and tea arrangements and lunches for up to 50 people. Dietary wishes and allergies are noted when you book, and Team ZB Café takes care of the rest.
- Coffee and lunch
- In the ZB Café
- Self-service
- Since 2025
- Room-hire lunch
- Up to 50 people
- Food delivery
- Not allowed
Accessibility at ZB Middelburg
ZB Middelburg is wheelchair accessible. The building has a lift, adapted toilets and disabled parking spaces in front of the entrance; the ZB describes itself as accessible to everyone, and you can bring your own aids or ask staff for help.
Assistance and guide dogs are welcome; other animals stay at home. Bikes, steps and skateboards are left outside unless they are a mobility aid. For a quiet phone call or a break, the house rules ask you to find a spot away from the study places rather than talk among the readers.
Blue-badge holders park free at the disabled spaces in front of the library and in street spaces in the centre; the garages charge the normal rate. The entrance is step-free and the lift reaches the other floors.
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Lift
- Yes
- Adapted toilets
- Yes
- Disabled parking
- At the entrance
Printing, copying, scanning and free WiFi
WiFi is free in the ZB, and there are PCs with internet plus printers, copiers and scanners. The building also has study places, work places and meeting rooms.
Printing, copying and scanning are part of the ZB's regular service, alongside the computers and WiFi. You can use the work places and study places without booking; the meeting rooms are the part you hire.
- WiFi
- Free
- Computers
- PCs with internet
- Printing
- Print, copy and scan
- Work places
- Available
Getting to ZB Middelburg by train, bus or on foot
Middelburg station is about 360 metres, a five-minute walk, from the ZB. The library is the large building on the Kousteensedijk, about 360 metres from the station.
The station is the nearest stop for trains. Buses stop at Station, Nieuwe Haven (Centrum), Station-Loskade, Bierkaai and Plein 1940, all between three and eight minutes' walk from the entrance. The stop at Station is the best choice for most travellers arriving by bus.
For cyclists there is parking at the building; bikes, steps and skateboards are left outside unless they are a mobility aid. The entrance is step-free and the building has a lift. For the last train home, check the NS planner; the station is a five-minute walk.
Parking at ZB Middelburg: the garage next to the building
Parkeergarage Kousteensedijk is next to the ZB and open 24/7. You pay €2.30 an hour, with a maximum day rate of €11.30 for up to 12 hours. On Sundays and national public holidays parking in Middelburg, including the garages, is free.
Paid parking applies Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00. Blue-badge holders park free at the spaces in front of the library and in all street spaces in the centre, but pay the normal rate in the garages. Electric cars can use the charging point at the rear of the building.
The Geere garage is a nine-minute walk (600 m) and charges the same €2.30 an hour. Hof van Tange is a 15-minute walk (1,060 m) and costs €3.20 an hour, or €16 for a day ticket. P+R Segeerssingel (8 min), Parkeergarage Tref (11 min) and Bodenplaats (12 min) are the other paid options; their rates are set on site. After 20:00, on Sundays and on public holidays, parking is free.
| Car park | Address | Walk to the ZB | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeergarage Kousteensedijk | Kousteensedijk, Middelburg | At the library (0 min) | €2.30/h; day maximum €11.30 |
| Parkeergarage Geere | Geere, Middelburg | 9 min (600 m) | €2.30/h; day maximum €11.30 |
| Parkeerterrein Hof van Tange | Hof van Tange, Middelburg | 15 min (1,060 m) | €3.20/h; day ticket €16 |
- Garage next door
- Kousteensedijk, open 24/7
- Hourly rate
- €2.30
- Day maximum
- €11.30 for 12 hours
- Free parking
- Sundays and public holidays
Ten rooms to hire, from a six-person meeting to a 150-seat auditorium
ZB Middelburg has ten rooms for meetings, workshops and performances, hired per four-hour block. Prices include VAT but not catering; hiring outside the library's opening hours adds €75 per block for keeping the building open and for security.
- Number of rooms
- Ten
- Smallest room
- 6 people
- Largest room
- 150 people
- Outside opening hours
- +€75 per block
| Room | Capacity | Size | Hire per 4 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johanna Kruitzaal | 14 (carré) | 30 m² | €100 |
| Wim Hofmanzaal | 14 (carré) | 30 m² | €100 |
| Kruit-Hofmanzaal | 32 (theatre) | 60 m² | €200 |
| Betje Wolff Auditorium | 150 (fixed) | 264 m² | €600 |
| Foyer | 150 (various) | 518 m² | €100 |
| Klapbank | 8 (round table) | 51 m² | €100 |
| Mathilde Willink kamer | 6 (oval) | 21 m² | €100 |
| Plein | 60 (theatre) | About 90 m² | €160 |
| Instructielokaal | 24 (13 carré + 11 PC) | 69 m² | €140 |
| Leslokaal | 12 (blocks) | 38 m² | €100 |
Where events take place: Middelburg, Vlissingen and partner venues
This page is about ZB Middelburg at Kousteensedijk 7. The ZB's agenda also lists activities at ZB Vlissingen and at partner venues, so check the location line on every activity. The ten rooms and prices above apply only to ZB Middelburg.
| Location | Address | Rooms or programme |
|---|---|---|
| ZB Middelburg | Kousteensedijk 7, 4331 JE Middelburg | Ten hire rooms, 6-150 people |
| ZB Vlissingen | Spuikomweg 7, 4381 LZ Vlissingen | Programme; room hire is separate |
| Pathé Vlissingen (partner) | Spuikomweg 1, Vlissingen | Programme only; no ZB rooms |
A library, a stage and the cultural living room of Zeeland
ZB Middelburg is the public library of Middelburg, the scientific library for Zeeland and the province's support organisation for libraries. It is the largest cultural institution in Zeeland, in a building on the Kousteensedijk a five-minute walk from Middelburg station.
The ZB is more than a lending library. It programmes talks, workshops, exhibitions and theatre, from language events to lectures and performances, and it gives room to a wide range of cultural events. Many activities are free; some ask for a (free) reservation, and a few are ticketed.
The building holds the Betje Wolff Auditorium (150 fixed seats), a foyer of 518 m², ten meeting rooms and the ZB Café. Rooms are hired in four-hour blocks, with the auditorium at €600 including VAT; the smaller rooms start at €100.
The ZB opened in 1985 and receives around 400,000 visitors a year, who borrow more than 650,000 publications between them. Its special collections include old children's books and old prints, Zelandica, sheet music and other old holdings, much of it available online through the ZB's own image bank and newspaper archive.
- Founded
- 1985
- Visitors
- About 400,000 a year
- Loans
- More than 650,000 a year
- Rooms for hire
- Ten, from 6 to 150 people
Photos
Photo credits
Front of the ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland, the modern library building on the Kousteensedijk in Middelburg: G.Lanting · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Betje Wolff Auditorium at ZB Middelburg, with fixed rows of seats and a separate stage: ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland · ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland (venue website)
The 518 m² foyer of ZB Middelburg, the reception space next to the Betje Wolff Auditorium: ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland · ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland (venue website)
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Frequently asked questions about ZB Middelburg
What are the opening hours of ZB Middelburg?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 09:00-17:00; Tuesday and Thursday 09:00-20:00; Saturday 09:00-16:00; closed on Sunday. The information desk opens at 11:00.
Is ZB Middelburg open on Sundays?
No, the library is closed on Sundays. On Saturdays it is open from 09:00 to 16:00, and the information desk is staffed from 11:00 to 16:00.
Where is ZB Middelburg?
At Kousteensedijk 7, 4331 JE Middelburg, a five-minute walk from Middelburg station and next to the Kousteensedijk car park.
How do I get to ZB Middelburg by train?
Middelburg station is about 360 metres from the ZB, a five-minute walk. The library is the large building on the Kousteensedijk, about 360 metres from the station.
Can I park at ZB Middelburg?
Yes. Parkeergarage Kousteensedijk is next to the building and open 24/7, at €2.30 an hour with a €11.30 day maximum for 12 hours. Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays, and blue-badge holders can use the spaces in front of the entrance for free.
Is ZB Middelburg wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The building has a lift, adapted toilets and disabled parking spaces at the entrance, and the ZB welcomes visitors who bring their own aids or need help from staff.
Is there a café at ZB Middelburg?
Yes, the ZB Café serves coffee, tea, lunch and something sweet. Since 2025 the ZB has run it itself, with self-service and a renewed concept.
Can I print and use WiFi at ZB Middelburg?
Yes. WiFi is free, and there are PCs with internet, printers, copiers and scanners in the building.
Do I need a ticket for events at ZB Middelburg?
Many activities are free, but some need a free reservation and a few are ticketed. The agenda entry for each activity says whether you have to reserve and whether there is a charge.
What time do events at ZB Middelburg start?
Daytime activities usually start at 10:00, 13:30 or 14:00 and can run from an hour to a full day; evening lectures often start at 19:30 and end around 21:00. The exact time is on the event page, and it can differ from the library's opening hours.
Can I hire a room at ZB Middelburg?
Yes. There are ten rooms for 6 to 150 people, from €100 per four-hour block; the Betje Wolff Auditorium (150 seats) is €600. The ZB does not hire rooms for private parties, political, religious or activist events.
Are children welcome at ZB Middelburg?
Yes. Children are welcome, the agenda includes activities for them, and a library membership is free up to the age of 18.
Sources: Wikipedia: ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland (October 30, 2026) · ZB room hire and catering (October 30, 2026) · ZB agenda: activities and locations (October 30, 2026) · ZB route description (October 30, 2026) · Gemeente Middelburg: parking in Middelburg (October 30, 2026) · ZB Middelburg opening hours (October 30, 2026) · ZB facilities (October 30, 2026) · ZB services (October 30, 2026)
