New to Amsterdam? New to our community? Or just want to meet some new faces? Join us on October 11 for a relaxed meet and greet, co-hosted by the John Adams Institute and the American Book Center.

This is an informal gathering for anyone who has recently landed in Amsterdam — wherever you’ve come from — and wants to feel a little more at home. Current members of our community are just as welcome, whether you’re looking to meet new people or get more involved in what we do. Click here to register!

The John Adams Institute brings noteworthy authors, journalists, and thinkers to Amsterdam for talks and public events on politics, culture, and ideas — a place to stay curious and connected to what’s happening in the wider world.

The American Book Center is Amsterdam’s home for English-language books, a browsing-and-getting-lost-in-the-shelves kind of place, and a natural gathering spot for readers and writers alike. 

Together, we’re partners in books and ideas: bringing big names to the stage, and just as importantly, creating everyday spaces like this one to connect. Over light refreshments and conversation, you’ll get a first look at what each organization has to offer — from upcoming talks and events to author nights, exclusive community events, and other ways to get involved and meet people along the way.

No experience or background needed: just come as you are.

Note: registration is required and limited to 50 participants.