Library

The library of Stroom Den Haag offers a compact yet content-rich and surprisingly versatile collection. At its core is Stroom’s programme, which explores social developments through the lens of art and imagination. In addition to publications on art and artists, the collection also includes contextual works: sources that inspired projects or emerged from them, with a focus on artists, their visions, and inspirations.

The collection is thematically arranged and accessibly presented. Visitors can “scroll” through a wide range of topics: from art in public space to ecology, decolonisation, justice, and the (post-)Anthropocene. Thanks to its thematic approach, the diversity of publications, and the expertise of the team, the library is a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration — for professionals such as artists, curators, architects, and journalists, but also for anyone interested in Stroom, The Hague, art, and society. It’s a great place to study or simply wander around.

We aim to share knowledge, but we also welcome new insights. Suggestions from visitors are encouraged: the library is both a centre of expertise and a creative meeting space, open to multiple perspectives.

The library is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 to 17:00 hrs. Books and magazines cannot be borrowed.

Stroom Library Sessions
The Stroom Library Sessions are intimate, informal gatherings in which an artist or curator engages in conversation with a few artists from The Hague about the publications that have been significant for their artistic development. These relaxed exchanges of ideas about each other’s visions and practices are considered highly valuable. On this page, you’ll find the most recent sessions. Earlier Library Sessions can be accessed via the archive.