Permeke Library

The Permeke Library (Dutch: Bibliotheek Permeke) is a public library in Antwerp, Belgium. The library is attended by about 2,200 visitors a day.[1]

Permeke Library
Bibliotheek Permeke
CountryBelgium
Established2005 (2005)
LocationDe Coninckplein, Antwerp
WebsiteOfficial website
Map

History

The library is named after Oscar Permeke, a cousin of Constant Permeke, who used to run the garage Permeke Motors in the building previously.[2] In 1982 Permeke moved his business to elsewhere in the city due to lack of space.

The library opened on 22 April 2005, the last day on which Antwerp held the title of World Book Capital.[2] The public library located at the Lange Nieuwstraat had closed on 1 September 2004.

The poem Binnen by Belgian writer and poet Bart Moeyaert is on display in the library.[3]

References
  1. "Bibliotheek Permeke ontvangt 2.200 bezoekers per dag (en die zijn best tevreden)". HLN.be. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
  2. "Permeke: bibliotheek nieuwe stijl" (PDF) (in Dutch). VVBAD. 2 September 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  3. "Gedichten doen iets met mensen. Door ze in de stad aanwezig te maken, worden ze deel van de stad" (in Dutch). Radio 1. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2019. Retrieved 15 February 2019.

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