Offline Reading Party 📚 | The 5th Amsterdam Oost
📚 Offline Reading Party — with Optional Book Swap!
The Offline Club welcomes you to their 5th Amsterdam Oost gathering at The 5th, a premium hostel housed in a beautiful old school building — a space purpose-built for genuine connection between travellers and locals.
Lock your phone away, slow down, and rediscover the quiet magic of reading together. This is your moment to step out of the digital noise and into a world where time feels different, people are genuinely open, and you can truly be present with yourself. 😌
✨ What Awaits You
- 📖 Uninterrupted, distraction-free reading time for that book you keep meaning to start (or finally finish!)
- 🤝 Easy, pressure-free connection with fellow (wannabe) book lovers
- 💬 A laid-back atmosphere where striking up a conversation with a stranger feels completely natural
- 🫖 Community vibes, calming background music, and a warm welcome
- 📵 Meaningful time offline that leaves you feeling genuinely rested and fulfilled
🗓️ Program — Curated by Our Community Hosts
| Time | What's Happening |
|---|---|
| 14:00 – 14:30 | Arrive & make yourself at home |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Dive into your book |
| 15:30 – 16:45 | Connect with others |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Round-up & goodbye |
👉 Dive Into Your Book
This block is pure, sacred reading time. Sit back, recharge, and feel the simple joy of reading alone — together. Please bring your own book, cartoon, or poetry bundle; we celebrate all forms of literature! 📚
👉 Connect + Optional Book Swap
Chat, connect, share recommendations — but only if and when you feel like it. There's zero pressure. Solo attendees and friend groups are equally welcome. The optional book swap is a fun way to breathe new life into a dusty shelf-sitter and discover your next great read. Got a finished book collecting dust? Bring it along! 🔄
📵 Phone Hotel
Your phone will be checked into our phone hotel, where we'll serve as its bodyguards. That said — if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club cannot be held responsible. Not quite ready to part with it? No problem — simply switch it off and keep it tucked out of sight.
🍹 A Note from Our Host
Stayokay is generously hosting us in support of our mission. To show them some love in return, outside drinks and snacks may stay home — one venue purchase per person is required during the event.
🌿 Become a Member!
Want to make offline living a regular habit and build lasting friendships? The Offline Club has launched its monthly membership — join 60+ Amsterdam members already enjoying weekly game nights, forest walks, sip & paint hangouts, and much more. Sign up here to become a member!
🎟️ Tickets & Refund Policy
Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs. However, if you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you can request a €14.50 voucher to put towards a future Offline Club event.
We can't wait to swap screen time for real time with you. ❤️
Love, The Offline Club
The 5th | Amsterdam Oost
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