
Language Café
Free language café run by Red Cross at Herlev Library every Tuesday, with volunteer trainers helping learners of all levels practice Danish - no registration needed.
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Free language café run by Red Cross at Herlev Library every Tuesday, with volunteer trainers helping learners of all levels practice Danish - no registration needed.

Red Cross volunteers help students with homework at Herlev Library on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Bring your school bag and drop in.

Chess instructor Lasse Sonne introduces beginners to the fundamentals and strategy of chess at Hovedbiblioteket in Herlev.

Free IT help for seniors at Hovedbiblioteket in Herlev every Monday morning, with home visits available.

Author Gry Stokkendahl Dalgas discusses her debut novel "Calluna", exploring how literature captures our changing relationship with nature and landscape.

A rhythm and music session for toddlers aged 1-3, featuring song, movement and play led by an experienced rhythm instructor.

Friday bar for parents on parental leave featuring a talk about beer brewing, tastings and play for children.

A classical listening club where music librarian Marit Skovbakke Juhl guides you through Mahler's Symphony No. 4 with discussion throughout. All welcome, regardless of classical music experience.

A rock music listening and discussion group that meets to explore different themes. The first session of the season focuses on SUMMER.

A rhythm and music session for children aged 3-6 with song, rhythm games and play, led by trained rhythm instructor Nanna Schou Dreier.

An introductory genealogy workshop covering online searches in church records and census data, with hands-on practice time.

Join a guided evening tour in Smørmosen bog with bat expert Carsten Juel, where you'll learn about local bat species and listen to their ultrasonic calls using special detectors.

A rhythmics session with song, hopping and movement for toddlers aged 1-3 and their caregivers, led by experienced pedagogue Jane Mølleskov Mikkelsen.

Join Naturcenter Kildegården and Biblioteket Kilden for a family outing to discover earthworms and learn why they matter to our planet.

Library staff share their favorite book recommendations and help you discover your next read. Free coffee or tea included.

Tobias Hamann discusses his book 'Influenza' and his journey from influencer career to literature. A conversation about breaking free from online dependency and finding authenticity through reading.

Physiotherapist Charlotte Korshøj explores sensorimotor development and how to stimulate your child's senses. Two sessions available on the same day.

A writing workshop for young people aged 11-16 at Herlev Library, where participants work on writing exercises, their own texts, and feedback under the guidance of author Bettina Stuhr Lindskow.

A women's gathering centered on mental health and wellbeing, featuring conversations and exercises in a supportive environment.

Producer evening with Marco Twellmann on music production at the intersection of AI-generated and hand-played music. Free admission.

Neuroscientist Troels W. Kjær discusses how screen use impacts wellbeing, sleep and social connections, with practical tips for healthier digital habits.

Postnatal café with baby massage for new parents, led by Jane Mølleskov Mikkelsen. Free event at Herlev Library.

A reading circle exploring queer literature at Herlev's main library. Join others to discuss books about gender, sexuality, and identity in a welcoming, judgment-free space.

A lecture on transcribing historical handwriting with Per Hundevad Andersen from the Genealogy Library.

Miniforskerne explores water's three states through hands-on experiments designed for children aged 4-10.

A book club for young people where you read your own book in silent company with others. Free entry, snacks and drinks provided.

A postnatal café for new parents with guidance on baby food and weaning, led by health professionals, with a chance to connect with other parents.

Author Rikke Mia Skovdal explores stress relief and creativity through embroidery in this interactive talk with hands-on sewing for all attendees.

A themed event exploring Herlev's pop club scene and youth culture in the 1960s, featuring author Claus Hagen Petersen discussing the history of Herlev Popklub and its connection to The Who's legendary 1966 concert.

Author Trine Omø and ADHD consultant Gitte Isager-Sally discuss living as an adult with ADHD - diagnosis, strategies, and what it means to get answers late in life.

A rhythmic morning for young children featuring song, movement and play. Led by rhythm instructor Nanna Schou Dreier at Biblioteket Kilden in Herlev.

Postnatal café for new parents with a focus on language development. Speech-language consultant Lisbeth Staffe discusses early communication and language stimulation for children aged 0-3.

Two Danish authors discuss technology and the future through novels exploring artificial intelligence and human existence.

Peter Kristensen explores how AI tools like ChatGPT can assist in local history research, from organizing handwritten documents to navigating large archives.

Claus Christensen from DR's 'Demenskoret' leads a communal singing session at Herlev Library. With 25+ years of experience in music and community building, he creates an inclusive space for all voices.

Producer Patrick Forslund shares efficient techniques for music production, mixing and mastering. Part of the producer evenings at 2730 Demoteket, a community for music producers.

Zookeepers from Pangea Zoo bring West African dwarf crocodiles, snakes, and owls to the library. Children aged 5+ meet the animals up close and learn about their fascinating biology.

Meet four artists discussing the sun's symbolism in the age of climate crisis and mass extinction, inspired by a classic Danish song.

A morning of rhythm, song and play for children aged 3-6, led by trained rhythm instructor Nanna Schou Dreier at the library.

Assistant professor Raghavendra Selvan explores AI's environmental footprint and sustainable artificial intelligence. An English-language tech talk with refreshments.

Music librarian Marit Skovbakke Juhl guides you through Richard Wagner's monumental opera cycle "The Ring" in an hour and a half of listening and conversation. Perfect for both Wagner enthusiasts and newcomers.

Author Marie Østergaard Knudsen guides you through writing your own memoirs and preserving memories for the future. The workshop combines inspiring talks with practical writing exercises.

Music photographer Gorm Valentin shares stories from five decades behind the lens while MISS-U Band performs live music inspired by his iconic photographs of musicians.

Physicist Jonathan Gammeltoft presents an interactive science show about light featuring rainbows, lasers, and Tesla coil lightning. For children from 4 years and their adults.

A listening experience at Herlev Library where Mike Oldfield's progressive rock masterpiece 'Tubular Bells' plays uninterrupted in near darkness. Choose your own seating - armchair, sofa, or mattress.

Postnatal café for new parents with focus on safety and first aid for babies, featuring practical exercises on dolls.

Trine Kolding shares practical strategies for reducing family stress and creating more quality time together.

Three Danish debut authors present their first novels at Hovedbiblioteket in Herlev, reading from their work and discussing their stories with a literary mediator. Local brewery beer available.

Mastering engineer Marcus Gyldenløve Kyed shares his expertise on mastering as both a technical and artistic practice at this producer evening in Herlev.
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Nature guide Vibe Søndergaard leads you through Ulstrup Castle's grounds on a bat hunt using ultrasonic detectors. An adventurous evening for both adults and children, discovering Denmark's fascinating nocturnal wildlife.

Dramatic lecture about the draining of Lammefjorden at Audebo Pump Station, with the visitor centre open and the chance to bring your own picnic from 17:30.

Ukraine House in Denmark hosts a volunteer open day featuring meet and greet, programme presentations, and a talk by activist Dmytro Shchebetiuk on travel, civic engagement, and inclusion.

A transformative workshop for women focused on mental health, personal growth, and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Author Shëkufe Heiberg explores utopian imagination as a way to challenge limiting future scenarios and invents new language for nature's phenomena.

Author Thomas Boberg discusses his novel 'Insula' about life on a Danish island - freedom, community, and challenges - in conversation with literary mediator Simon Lund Petersen.

An afternoon of literary readings hosted by Vangedes Library Group at Gentofte Main Library.

A Friday story about designer Jens Damgaard Laugesen's reinterpretation of the iconic Angli shirt, where Herning's textile heritage meets contemporary fashion and art.

Award-winning children's author Rebecca Bach-Lauritsen leads a two-hour writing workshop to help you start your own children's book.

A guided morning walk along Middelfart's Ceramic Route with a curator from CLAY Ceramic Museum, featuring ceramic artworks displayed throughout the city.

Free workshop for art teachers at Dansk Jødisk Museum featuring a guided tour and discussion of a new curriculum exploring architecture and museum spaces.

An intimate poetry salon featuring 8 curated poets in the basement of Literaturhaus.

A philosophical salon evening with DR editor Carsten Ortmann discussing human and machine intelligence (AI), followed by audience debate.

Beginner Irish dancing class for adults under 30. Learn traditional choreographies to upbeat music, starting in soft shoes and progressing to hard step shoes.

Beginner Irish dancing class for adults over 30. Learn traditional choreography in soft and hard shoes with rhythmic music.

Politiken's editor-in-chief Christian Jensen discusses major Danish press investigations - from Edward Snowden to the Inger Støjberg scandal - and the whistleblowers behind them.

Emil Midé Erichsen shares his life as an adventurer - from circumnavigation to family sailing and over 300 lectures. A reflection on what we seek when adventure becomes about "us" instead of "I".

Civil engineer Henning R. Jensen explores how quantum physics reveals our power to shape our lives through thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.

A shamanic drum journey guided by Henrik Dyreholt at the full moon - meet your power animal and release what you are ready to let go of.

A lecture examining how our philosophical and religious worldviews shape our relationship with nature and contribute to the climate crisis.

A ceramic sculpture and modelling workshop running over seven Thursday evenings in autumn. Open to all skill levels.

The Odense Film Festival presents a lecture and portrait film about Faroese artist Bergithe Johannessen at Nordatlantisk Hus.

A guided walk exploring the nature and cultural heritage of Snoghøjgårdparken, starting from Snoghøj Højskole.

A three-hour inspiration workshop with artist Karen Marie Dehn on abstraction and embroidery based on the Æblehaven project. Open to both beginners and experienced participants.

A workshop on maintaining clean energy in relationships and staying connected with the people around you.

Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney with legal experts from Jura Danmark. Dinner included.

A tasting journey through Spain's finest sparkling wines from Catalonia, featuring 10 different Cavas and concluding with two rare gems from Pepe Raventós' legendary vineyard.

Free lecture on inheritance, wills and powers of attorney with legal experts from Jura Danmark. Dinner included and opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed setting.

A relaxed, beginner-friendly Ukrainian language practice session using games and conversation to help you discuss summer experiences and past events in Ukrainian.

Breathwork workshop with Malin Barrling and Janesh Vaidya, where breathing techniques are tailored to each person according to Ayurvedic principles.

An evening of philosophy, translation, debate, and music bringing together students, researchers, and philosophy enthusiasts at LiteraturHaus.

Community dinner with vegetarian food and a talk on children's health at Prismen on Amager, held every other Thursday in odd-numbered weeks.

A communal dinner and podcast conversation with visual artist Ida Schrader and SamBiosen director Jeppe Dam Skriver exploring food, community and nature.

Warda and Therese al Belati discuss their journey from Iraq under Saddam Hussein to building a new life in Denmark in conversation with Paul Natorp.

A lecture exploring Dmitri Shostakovich's relationship with the Soviet regime and how his music was interpreted in both East and West.

Three cultural institutions in Randers explore the medieval period through history, literature, and art, with cocktails and mead.

Michala Petri and Bolette Roed present a lecture on the recorder's history with musical examples at Kanalhuset. Open to all ages with a chance to speak with the musicians.

Lecture with golfer Mads Vibe-Hastrup and a leader on handling breakdown and building resilience through stress profiling, emotional intelligence, and leadership under pressure.

Author and researcher Myriam Diatta discusses her new book on politically engaged creative practice, with a reading, conversation, and free entry.

A lecture at ARoS explores the boundaries between art and architecture, and when the two art forms merge.

Kenyan filmmaker Jinna Mutune Odede shares her work in film and culture, followed by the short film Cocoa Dreams and a meal from Sasaa.

Launch meeting for a new seed library where participants plan how the project will work. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.

Graphic design legend David Carson shares his revolutionary work and unbound creative process in a rare talk and Q&A at the Royal Danish Academy.

Beginner Irish dancing class for children aged 7 and up, learning fundamental traditional choreography to lively music.

An interactive nature walk where language becomes a tool to see nature anew. Based on Shekufe's dictionary 'The Verbs of Life', participants explore trees, birds, and streams through dialogue.

Randers Library's reading group discusses Rasmus Daugbjerg's novel "Trold". Free event with advance registration required.

A literary knitting café where each evening features an author through introduction, video interview, and readings. Knit, browse books, and enjoy coffee and cake in a relaxed setting.

A guided walk through the Bellevue neighbourhood with Flemming Noes-Rasmussen from the Gentofte Local History Society.

A special behind-the-scenes tour of Horsens Medieval Festival for newcomers to the city. Experience the splendour and drama of the Middle Ages from a unique perspective.

Free writing workshop with author Ole Ditlev Nielsen. Two hours of focused writing time using the Pomodoro technique for anyone working on a book or writing project.

A creative workshop where adults can try Black Out Poetry, transforming old book pages into personal poems and images using paint and collage techniques. All materials provided.

A guided walk through Farvergade's history around 1900, when the street was known for prostitution and taverns before its transformation. Archivist Peter Wessel Hansen shares stories of life among Copenhagen's more colorful residents.

Free guided tour through Frederiksstaden exploring how Copenhagen addresses climate challenges through modern urban planning and architecture.

An informal members' gathering with refreshments and talks about the upcoming Applaus season.

Author Niels Krause-Kjær discusses his novel 'Ude for uden', which connects agricultural history with the climate debate through the story of Svend and an inherited travel journal.

Educational workshop on geometry and mathematical awareness for kindergarten children at Høje Kolstrup School.

A 10-year anniversary guided tour of Frederiksstaden exploring Ofelia Plads, Sankt Annæ Plads and the area's transformation. Discover architectural qualities, climate adaptation and the new connection between city and harbour.

Anchoring and celebration meeting for the Strengthened Citizen Contact competence development programme in Hedensted Municipality.

A free literature salon celebrating author Steen Langstrup, whose work spans thrillers, crime novels, and social realism. Held at Horsens Library.

Four guided walking tours combining literature, discussion and outdoor activity. Each outing explores a different theme - AI, dogs, history and alcohol - through essays and fiction.

Professional-led workshop on sleep for new parents at Nyborg Library. Registration required.

Practical first aid course for parents and carers focusing on babies and young children. Three hours combining theory and intensive hands-on training in small groups.

Weekly baby music and movement sessions for infants aged 7-12 months, combining songs with crawling activities.

Postnatal yoga class for new mothers with their babies in a welcoming, flexible setting.

Meeting for organizational and business leaders on emergency preparedness and crisis management.

Information meeting about Socialtilsyn Syd's supervisory role for foster and support families, with focus on dialogue and exchange.

Contagious and Creative Circle present a Cannes Lions wrap-up with Alex Jenkins discussing how brands can thrive in uncertain times. Thursday 27th August at Grand Teatret.

Munkeruphus presents the launch of 'SFÆRISK - Kirsten Klein 80 Years', a book inspired by the acclaimed exhibition of artist Kirsten Klein's work.

Explore the Enneagram as a spiritual and psychological tool through the lens of Kashmir Shaivism, covering its applications in work, relationships, and personal awakening.

Full moon sound bath with Anne Viese in Valhalla - a mindfulness-based sound therapy using singing bowls and gongs to work with the body through tones and frequencies.

Nikolaj Kirk shares stories of his gastronomic travels around the world, exploring food cultures, cooking techniques, and culinary adventures through images and narratives from various countries.

An informative evening about blood bank operations, exploring how blood and plasma are collected, tested, and used to treat patients, plus the role of plasma in pharmaceutical production.

TV host and cookbook author Anne Hjernøe shares personal insights on navigating life's crises and rebuilding after difficult times.

A feminist reading club discussing provocative literature and gender perspectives. This session explores classic feminist texts through a male reading lens.

Software engineer Asger Græsholt explores how generative AI is transforming the art world, covering both the technology and its ethical implications for creative professionals.

Daniel Rye recounts his experience as an ISIS hostage and the legal battle that followed his release, exploring survival, freedom, and justice.

Civilingeniør Henning R. Jensen gives a lecture on how we create our own lives through thoughts, feelings and beliefs based on quantum physics principles.

An information meeting where Billund Municipality's municipal council presents the economic basis for the 2027 budget negotiations.

Art historian Anne-Mette Gravgaard explores the symbolic meaning of water in church art and religious imagery.

An introduction to artificial intelligence for beginners with no technical experience, covering practical AI concepts at the library.

Former DR journalists Anne Haubek and Thomas Ubbesen share personal accounts from their travels in Ukraine and discuss the war's impact on Europe, drawing on testimonies collected since the 2022 invasion.

Lecture on Jürgen Habermas' democratic thought and the conditions of public discourse today, examining polarization and the role of social media. Led by professor Christian F. Rostbøll from the University of Copenhagen.

A lecture on Habermas' theory of public discourse and democracy's ability to find common ground amid social media polarization and declining trust.

Rahbek's Salon explores Homer's Odyssey with speakers, communal singing, and wine - an evening on culture and nature at Vartov.

Free introduction to Antidote nasal spray with Andreas on the second floor of Borgernes Hus. Learn in five minutes to recognize and manage an overdose - and take a spray home.

An art historian guides you through Ordrupgaard's collection, highlighting overlooked works and revealing familiar paintings from fresh perspectives.

Author Pernille Stensgaard discusses horses in literature while recording an episode of the podcast "The Planetary Library" with host Kirstine Ersbøll Meyhoff.

A guided sailing tour on Svendborgsund with KAJA, featuring local historian Gustav Dybbro discussing the 60-year history of the ferry route and bridge.

Information meeting hosted by Egedal Municipality about a potential climate project in the Svinemosen area, open to landowners and interested parties.

A conversation salon exploring whether daily phone calls between Hannibal and his mother Pia reflect inherited anxiety from their family's wartime flight to Sweden.

Author Tine Høeg talks with Anne Glad about literature and creative writing at ARoS.

A five-session reading club exploring witches through history, folklore, and contemporary fiction. Free to join after registering from August 14.

A free open yoga and meditation class at Santhi Yoga in Herning for all levels, exploring how to find balance in daily life.

Linguist Michael Ejstrup and literature communicator Nanna Ask discuss how language shapes film and television - exploring dialects, intonation, and the power of linguistic choices to build character and identity.

Literary historian Niels Brunse presents a lecture on William Shakespeare and his works at Musikhuset Esbjerg.

Visual art workshop where young participants create their own works inspired by Nubim's artistic universe.

A reading club for children aged 9-12 to meet and share their love of books and reading.

A reading club for young people at Holstebro Library, meeting three times in autumn to discuss books across all genres - from fantasy to comics.

Free digital technology guidance at Nyborg Library - learn to use computers, tablets, and smartphones with help from library staff.

Archivist Adam Jon Kronegh from the Danish National Archives presents historical ship logs spanning three centuries and their role in understanding past and future climate.