
School Visit: Haps - A Picture Book
School visit to the library with the picture book 'Haps' - students explore images, storytelling, and sensory development.
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School visit to the library with the picture book 'Haps' - students explore images, storytelling, and sensory development.

Svendborg Library invites grades 7-9 to a free booktasting featuring books inspired by the film Uproar, exploring themes of identity, courage, and self-acceptance.

A monthly reading club at Svendborg Library where members discuss accessible literary fiction. New members welcome; free entry with registration required.

Librarians present Svendborg Library's reading club programme for 2026/27, with a chance to meet fellow readers and join a club.

A guided reading session for parents on parental leave, featuring discussion and refreshments at Svendborg Library.

A listening club exploring iconic songs forever tied to films, from Casablanca to Pulp Fiction. Bring your favorite records and share their stories with the music librarian.

A monthly reading club at Svendborg Library dedicated to Nordic novels, combining intimate storytelling with profound human themes. Free to join with registration.

Guided group reading exploring technology, human life, and society at Svendborg Library. Texts are read aloud with pauses for discussion - join as you are.

Author Andrea Paluch discusses her novel about Ruth Berlau, actress and collaborator of Bertolt Brecht, at the house where they first met.

An informal book club where readers gather to discuss their recent reads and exchange recommendations over coffee.

A guided group singing evening at Svendborg Library led by librarians Dorte and Kasper, with songs around a theme and refreshments.

A lecture exploring the universe's expansion, the Big Bang and dark matter through Einstein's relativity and contemporary cosmological research.

A themed afternoon for school librarians and teachers exploring new trends in children's and youth literature at Svendborg Library.

A lecture about real people and their struggles from the exhibition "The Unworthy" at Danmarks Forsorgsmuseum, presented by Jeppe Wichmann Dam Rasmussen.

Author Claus Skytte presents his debut novel about a middle-aged DJ struggling with his past at Svendborg Library. A free event with no advance booking needed.

A talk exploring how health and lifestyle choices can help prevent dementia, with practical insights into preventive strategies.

Author Trine Juul presents her poetry collection about living with dyslexia to grades 4-6 at Svendborg Library.

A reading club at Svendborg Library where members discuss classic literature together. Free for new members, but registration is required.

A guided group reading session where texts are read aloud with pauses for discussion. The group meets roughly every two weeks.

A library introduction for school classes covering library cards, book locations, borrowing procedures, and what the Children's and Youth Library offers.

A book cafe discussion about friendship and its many forms, exploring what friends mean to us through literature and shared experiences.

A guided group reading session where texts are read aloud with pauses for discussion. Free event at the library with registration required.

Agnete Sand recounts the life of Nielsine Nielsen, Denmark's first female doctor, a Svendborg woman who challenged social norms and pioneered women's medical education.

A reading club where members read a book, watch its film adaptation, and discuss both together. First meeting 25 September at the library.

Information evening at Svendborg Library about volunteering for CREATE Festival 2027, with the library team sharing details and providing pizza and refreshments.

An art reading club where participants discuss books about art and art history. Meets at SAK in Svendborg with free entry and books provided by the library.

A book talk at Svendborg Library where children with reading difficulties and their adults receive book recommendations and enjoy refreshments together.

A book talk at Svendborg Library for teenagers with reading difficulties and a parent or guardian, featuring book recommendations, pizza, and drinks.

The children's library brings stories about food, colours and nature to Egense Forsamlingshus, followed by an optional community meal.

Christian Fuhlendorff shares his journey of growing up with dyslexia and transforming this challenge into a strength. An evening about self-acceptance, courage, and daring to walk your own path.

Svendborg Library's reading club meets monthly to discuss classic literature and contemporary works with classic potential. Free for members, registration required.

A lecture exploring the challenges facing the pension system and examining potential solutions to the growing pressures on pensions.

English classics reading club meeting monthly at Svendborg Library from October 2026 to April 2027, with books read in Danish.

A booktalk about the nominated books for the Orlaprisen award, designed for students in grades 4-6 at Svendborg Library.

Flemming Splidsboel Hansen analyzes the world's geopolitical crises - from the war in Ukraine to Middle Eastern conflicts and nuclear threats.

A lecture on the world's most fascinating whales - from the tiny harbour porpoise to the giant sperm whale - and how we can live sustainably alongside these ocean apex predators.

Free lecture on digital security at Svendborg Library, covering fraud prevention and safe online practices.

The music librarian explores Crunchy Frog, one of Denmark's most important independent record labels, through music and stories. Bring your favourite records and join the conversation.

A guided group reading at Spillestedet Harders where a reader shares a text in segments and participants discuss their thoughts and memories together.

An open conversation forum where people gather to discuss identity without experts or predetermined answers, simply sharing and listening to different perspectives.

An embroidery workshop with Kris Jensen where you can create your own work or join a collaborative project, no experience required.

Artist Oliver Streich leads a drawing and painting workshop for children and young people at Svendborg Library. Learn techniques from an experienced illustrator and children's book artist.

A reading club at Svendborg Library dedicated to authors from the new canon list. The library sends books in advance, with monthly meetings from October 2026 through May 2027.

A reading club exploring literature from around the world, meeting monthly at Svendborg Library. New members can join free for the entire season.

Author Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis discusses the development of the Egeskov series, a historical drama about Denmark from 1874, created with co-author Thomas Rydahl.

A guided group singing session at the library with themed songs, conversation, and refreshments. Free, but advance booking required.

Journalist Bjørg Tulinus explores Hartmut Rosa's philosophy of resonance as an antidote to the modern person's struggle with acceleration and the search for meaning.

An open conversation circle at Johannes Jørgensen's House exploring faith through listening, sharing, and reflection with no predetermined answers or pressure to agree.

Librarians recommend essential reads for emergencies and crisis situations. A book café where you discover reading inspiration for when the power goes out or worse.

A creative workshop for 3rd and 4th graders exploring fables and fantastic stories through illustration and storytelling with Oliver Streich.

Karen-Marie Lillelund delivers a lecture titled "While We Wait for the Strategy" in Svendborg.

Hans Wendelboe Bøcher shares the personal story of his great-grandmother Marie Dorthea, who spent years at the Svendborg Poorhouse, separated from her children, before her fate was finally uncovered.

An open conversation space at Johannes Jørgensen's House where participants discuss hope, listen to each other, and reflect together without pressure to agree.

A lecture on coffee's global significance, ecosystem services, and sustainable farming practices. Free admission.

School programme for grades 6-7 featuring a book tasting at the library, a class set of the Alisik comic series, and a drawing workshop with illustrator Helge Vogt at CREATE Festival.

A lecture on Danish music during the occupation, from the 1930s through the post-war reckoning, framed by communal singing.

A guided group reading at Danmarks Kostumarium where a reader performs the text in sections and participants share their thoughts and memories. Free, but registration required.

A Nordic reading event where Svendborg joins simultaneous readings of Johannes Anyurus' novel, followed by Nordic songs with Mette Sanggaard.

A lecture exploring Europe's future after conflict, examining potential routes to peace and continental stability.

A three-session dramatic reading club where participants read excerpts aloud, assign roles, and discuss texts with a facilitator. No experience needed, just curiosity about theatre.

A listening club exploring folk music from Greenwich Village and beyond, with stories about Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel, and other artists. Bring your favorite records and share what they mean to you.

An open conversation circle at Johannes Jørgensen's House exploring love through diverse perspectives, with no experts or predetermined answers - just genuine dialogue.

A lecture exploring seaweed and algae as solutions to climate and food challenges, with tastings included.

Join Svendborg Library's reading club as part of Denmark's DR Novel Club, voting on this year's prize-winning Danish novel. Monthly meetings feature contemporary works from 2026.

A one-hour talk on how Svendborg Harbour faces climate challenges and how the city plans to protect itself while creating new waterfront spaces.

Charlotte Weitze discusses her literary work and her new novel Wolf's Milk, which unfolds across two timelines in Jylland from 1872 to 2040, weaving together folklore collection, artificial intelligence, and wolf stories.

Librarians Dorte and Kasper lead a guided group singing session with discussion about the meaning of the lyrics. Coffee and refreshments are served.

A book café exploring how literature imagines the future and humanity's place in an increasingly digital world.

A guided group reading with a Christmas theme at Café Væredygtig, where participants enjoy coffee, tea and cake while a reading guide shares a text and leads discussion.

A lecture exploring the role of language in daily life, presented at SEF in Svendborg.

A school workshop for grades 1-3 exploring fairy tales and stories that subvert the familiar, inspired by BaggårdTeatret's theatre production.

Join Svendborg Library's reading club to discuss and judge Danish novels competing for the DR Romanpris award.

School class tour at Svendborg Library with comic book workshop based on 'The Mythical - The Endless Winter'. Students meet the author and illustrator, explore mythological creatures and create their own.

Finnish author Miila Westin visits Svendborg Library to discuss the comic series The Mythics and lead drawing exercises with grades 4-5 students.
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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.

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.

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.

Morten Espersen presents the history and natural ecosystem of Bagsværd Lake at a local lecture.

Free IT support at the main library where volunteers help with computer, tablet, and smartphone questions - from setup to email and software updates.

A writing community where participants meet to write together in a shared space at Gentofte Hovedbibliotek.

A free yoga and meditation class at Santhi Yoga in Herning designed to help you find balance in life.

Six guided nature walks with literary readings, designed for seniors with arthritis. Every Wednesday from 26 August to 30 September.