Bookstores and libraries

Most of the major bookstores in The Hague offer a foreign-language section with a smattering of books in English, German, French and sometimes Italian and Spanish. A few bookstores specialise in English-language books. A cheaper alternative is to borrow a book from a lending library.

Best-known bookstores

• American Book Center (specialised in English)
• Couvée-Benoordenhaeghe
• Douwes
• Paagman
• Stanley and Livingstone (travel books)
• Stanza Bookshop
• Van Stockum

Libraries and archives

The Hague has a number of libraries: a large public library, the National Library and several libraries belonging to educational institutions.

• The Hague Public Library
• National Library
• The British Club Library
• American Women's Club of The Hague (AWC) Library
• The Hague Municipal Archives