De Drvkkery

De Drvkkery (also written as Boekhandel de Drvkkery) is a bookstore based in Middelburg, in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It operates as a general bookshop selling books, and it is closely associated with a café venue called Het Koffiepand, which hosts some of its events. The store is a well-known cultural anchor in Middelburg, running a busy calendar of author readings, signings, children's activities, listening sessions and game nights. The shop's programming spans literature, music and community events. Its schedule includes the annual Kinderboekenweek (Children's Book Week) with readings, craft workshops and a "Super Sunday" full of activities; author appearances such as a talk and signing with former Rotterdam mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb about his memoirs 'Thuis'; and an exclusive album listening session for the Dutch artist Froukje ahead of the release of 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?'. Some larger events are held outside the shop, for example in the Oostkerk in Middelburg. De Drvkkery presents itself as more than a bookshop — its tagline is "Boekenwinkel & meer" (bookshop and more) — combining retail with a cultural programme. It sells books across genres, including children's literature, and offers tickets to its events, some free and some paid. The store also partners with local venues and creatives, such as children's author Meike Coppoolse and writer Annet Schaap with musician Fredrike de Winter. As an independent retailer in a regional Dutch city, De Drvkkery serves both local readers and visitors to Zeeland. Its online presence lists upcoming events and provides information for customers. The business is privately held; detailed ownership and founding information is not widely documented in the available sources.

De Drvkkery is a bookstore located in Middelburg, the capital of the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is documented as a bookshop in Middelburg in structured data sources. The store operates under the name De Drvkkery, with the spelling using 'v' in place of 'u' in 'Drukkerij', and is also referred to as Boekhandel de Drvkkery. Over time the shop has built a reputation as a cultural venue as much as a retail outlet. Its programme includes recurring annual events such as the Kinderboekenweek, the Dutch national children's book festival, during which it hosts readings, craft activities and a "Super Sunday" with activities throughout the store. It also organises author events, for example a Sunday afternoon talk and signing with Ahmed Aboutaleb, former mayor of Rotterdam, about his memoirs 'Thuis', held at the Oostkerk in Middelburg. Music-related programming includes an exclusive listening session for Froukje's album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?' the evening before its release. The store collaborates with local venues and creatives, including Het Koffiepand for game nights and figures such as children's author Meike Coppoolse and writer Annet Schaap with musician Fredrike de Winter. Its tagline "Boekenwinkel & meer" reflects this broader cultural role. Detailed information about the store's founding date, ownership and corporate history is not available in the provided sources.

• Documented as a bookstore in Middelburg, the Netherlands

• Hosts annual Kinderboekenweek activities including readings and Super Sunday

• Hosts a talk and signing with Ahmed Aboutaleb about his memoirs 'Thuis' at the Oostkerk

• Hosts an exclusive listening session for Froukje's album 'Kijk Je Naar Mij?'

Independent cultural bookstore combining retail with a lively events programme in Zeeland.

• Books across genres

• Children's books

• Event tickets

1. 1De Drvkkery - Boekenwinkel & meer in Middelburgdrukkerijmiddelburg.nl
2. 2Een middag met Ahmed Aboutaleb | De Drvkkerydrukkerijmiddelburg.nl
3. 3De Drvkkerywikidata.org