
Stories in the Cave
Children's library volunteers read stories aloud for young children every Saturday, featuring both new tales and classic stories.

Children's library volunteers read stories aloud for young children every Saturday, featuring both new tales and classic stories.

A cosy gathering where you knit or do handwork while stories are read aloud, with music and pictures shared among participants.

The Men's Club hosts lectures at Kulturhusets sal in Randers. The autumn programme will be announced later.

Free group singing sessions at Randers Library on Wednesday mornings at 8:30, led by musician Peter Elmelund with guitar accompaniment.

A community repair workshop where volunteers help fix broken items like electronics, appliances, and clothing on the first and last Wednesday of each month.

Musical play session for babies aged 3-12 months with song, movement and rhythm instruments led by librarian musician Peter Elmelund.

A casual gathering for crafters who crochet or knit comfort toys for charity. Meet fellow makers and share patterns and tips at this Thursday café in Randers.

A children's music lecture series where musicians from Randers Chamber Orchestra and Peter Elmelund guide young listeners through music history, exploring pieces from around the world.

An open meeting with Mayor Rosa Lykke Yde at the Main Library, where citizens can discuss local issues and the city's future without advance registration.

Free legal consultation with attorney Camilla Moe Thorup covering personal injuries, housing defects, and general legal questions.

A free conversation series where you meet a stranger from an unknown country and discuss cultural differences and similarities over refreshments.

Practical course for iPhone and iPad users at Randers Main Library, covering everything from basic setup to security, iCloud, and effective searching.

Kindergarten children from Randers Municipality sing together with the children's rock band A-Lene med Drengene at Jens Otto Krags Plads. All ages welcome.

A lecture on what happens to your digital accounts after death and how relatives can secure access to email, photos and social media profiles.

Lecture on the sunflower symbol and invisible disabilities with Karla Borup from the Knowledge Centre on Disability. Group discussions, experience sharing, and opportunity to ask questions.

A four-session literary course exploring interwar literature (1918-1945) through historical context, artistic movements, and major works by Hans Kirk and Virginia Woolf.

A drawing workshop where you learn to keep a visual journal and capture everyday moments. All skill levels welcome, materials provided.

Anders Morgenthaler and Roald Bergmann share personal stories and humour about embracing your true self, identity, and courage in this 75-minute lecture at Randers Cultural Centre.

Louise Egelund Jensen discusses the connection between autism and eating disorders, exploring why autistic people often struggle with food and what interventions can help.

Jim Latrache-Qvortrup shares his remarkable life story - from institutions and the French Foreign Legion to becoming an author - and how he transformed ADHD into a source of strength.

Mads Marius explores neurodiversity and mental health through personal stories and practical advice on navigating difficult times, supporting others, and building genuine understanding.

A creative beadwork workshop where you make your own sunflower design using beads, either following templates or creating your own.

Two politicians discuss how political decisions affect people with invisible disabilities. Open dialogue with Q&A and experience-sharing at Randers Main Library.

Workshop for children and parents exploring thoughts, feelings, and communication through practical exercises and mental tools for daily life.

The Human Library brings people together for open conversations about taboo subjects. You meet with a person for 30 minutes and discuss stereotypes and prejudices.

Meet organizations supporting people with hidden disabilities at this community gathering. Speak with representatives, explore their services, and join the conversation about better societal support.

Theatre students from Kastali'a perform spontaneous pop-up shows throughout the day at the library, blending improvisation with creative energy.

Psychologist Svend Brinkmann moderates a panel discussion on how diagnoses shape modern society, exploring causes, solutions, and pathways to more inclusive communities.

Architect Jakob Beck Purup shares the story of Ellert, the iconic battery-powered vehicle from Randers, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a guided tour of the special exhibition.

Create your own paper sunflower at this free, drop-in workshop at Randers Main Library.

Archaeologist Thomas Guntzelnick Poulsen from Museum Østjylland presents the museum's collection of Roman coins - one of Denmark's largest. The 30-minute talk requires registration and includes a guided tour of the new exhibition wall.

Museum assistants share insights into cataloguing artworks at Randers Art Museum, with emphasis on accessibility and inclusive practices for all visitors.

A peaceful one-hour quiet session at Randers Art Museum, part of the Sunflower Festival celebrating diversity and invisible disabilities. Registration required.

Author Peter Øvig shares his experience of psychiatric hospitalization, electroconvulsive therapy, and recovery from severe depression in this personal lecture.

A theme evening exploring life with late-diagnosed autism, featuring personal stories from ambassador Marie-Louise Laursen and insights from special education consultant Toke V. Eitzen.

Author Anne Rye Andersson presents her novel "Vanvidsmor", a raw and humorous story about a mother's psychiatric crisis and her journey back to her son.

A five-week literature-based series exploring death through reading, writing, and conversation. Led by Mai Kordelin Paulsen at Randers Main Library, starting 23 September.

Christian Groes explores neurodiversity through research, interviews, and his personal experience as a father, drawing on indigenous perspectives from the Amazon.

Randers Library's reading group discusses Thomas Mann's classic "Death in Venice". The meeting takes place Thursday 4-5 p.m. and requires advance registration.

An autumn poetry and forest bathing experience led by Pernille Thoustrup Jensen and Mai Kordelin Paulsen, part of a four-seasons series blending literature, nature and mindfulness.

An after-work culture event celebrating Randers State School's centenary with cocktail-mixing, talks on the school's history and notable alumni, and live music.

Disability researcher Emil Falster explores ableism - discrimination against people with disabilities - in this lecture based on his book. Includes a break with food options available.

Dyslexic chess grandmaster Christian Fuhlendorff shares his personal journey from childhood misdiagnosis to discovering strength in his ADHD and autism diagnosis, in a talk based on the DR documentary series.

Klub Klassisk explores Mahler's Fourth Symphony with music educator Mik Stegger. An accessible evening of classical music with coffee and discussion.

Daniel Maagaard Larsen explores gaming and autism, examining why digital games are meaningful for autistic children and young people. The evening is designed for parents, educators and professionals working with neurodivergent youth.

Weekly afternoon singing sessions at Randers Library featuring the folk high school songbook, with local cultural figures presenting their favourite songs. Free admission and refreshments included.

Guided nature walk in Fladbro Forest where you'll learn to identify tree species and discover their history and significance. The 1.5-hour walk is suitable for children from 10 years and adults.

Sanne Salomonsen shares personal stories and reflections from her bestselling book 'The Whole' with co-author Danni Travn, in an evening of humor, music, and life wisdom.

A spooky campfire evening in Fladbro Forest where children aged 7-14 hear local stories, share warm pumpkin soup and blankets with storytellers Jacob and Ida.

A children's workshop where you build your own cardboard bird at Randers Main Library.

A children's workshop where you can create your favorite hero as a roll. For ages 3-12.

A children's workshop where you create your own cardboard loom and weave a bracelet or bookmark in colors of your choice.

An 8-hour non-stop reading marathon at Randers Library for children aged 10-12, featuring activities and pizza dinner.

A creative bead-craft activity for children where you make an animal and choose between a species you want to help or one known for helping others.

A music session with Budtz Elmelund Duo for children aged 3-6, featuring songs, playing, and rhythm instruments.

A creative workshop where children make animals from corrugated cardboard and markers, following templates or their own imagination.

A children's workshop where you build your own helicopter using materials and templates provided by the library.

A children's theatre show about a hen laying her first egg, with a helpful squirrel who may have his own ideas about raising the chick.

Three Nordic novels retold as oral performances by storyteller Flemming Kloster Poulsen, followed by discussion. Hemingway, Jacobsen and Lagerlöf explored through the spoken word.

Historian René Karpantschof explores Denmark's turbulent interwar years - from fascist farmers to communist marches and the 1922 general strike that shut down Randers.

Learn how to spot and protect yourself from online scams, including shopping fraud and romance scams targeting Danish internet users.

Klub Klassisk explores the second half of Wagner's monumental opera cycle "The Ring of the Nibelung" with an introduction to "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung". Music educator Mik Stegger guides you through the work in an accessible way for anyone interested in classical music.

A reading group at Randers Library discussing "The Royal Game" by Stefan Zweig. The meeting takes place Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Den Blå Boks.

Outdoor group singing in the dark at Randers Rainforest, where participants walk with red flashlights along Gudenåen and sing under the guidance of music facilitator Mik Stegger.

A musical performance for toddlers aged 1-3 featuring the Budtz Elmelund Duo at Randers Main Library, with songs, music and rhythm instruments.

Librarians Erik Luxhøj and Mads Einar Nielsen present European alternatives to major American tech companies across browsers, search engines, email, and AI.

Norwegian author Kaja Nylund discusses her prolific book series, inspiration, and creative life in conversation with a Danish librarian at Randers Library.

Randers Library's reading group discusses "Sea and Poison" by Shūsaku Endō. Free meeting for literature enthusiasts.

Three experts explore alcohol's role in art, literature, and cultural heritage, paired with a classic flyversjus cocktail served with or without spirits.

Mik Stegger, a music educator at Randers Library, introduces Verdi's Requiem with its dramatic history and operatic power, requiring only curiosity and no prior knowledge.

A festive music session for young children featuring Budtz Elmelund Duo performing songs and playing rhythm instruments.

Poetry readings and sunrise at Udbyhøj Strand, part of the four-season series The Poetry of the Seasons combining literature and nature.

Join Randers Library for an afternoon celebrating the year's best books, with wine, reading discussions, and a take-home catalogue of titles from 2026.

An interactive concert where the audience learns and performs a choral arrangement under the direction of singing instructor Line Groth. No experience needed - all are welcome.

Creative literature workshop in nature where participants aged 13+ explore spring through poetry exercises and creative writing in the open air near Randers C.

Pernille Thoustrup and Mai Kordelin Paulsen read summer poetry during a midnight outdoor gathering in Randers, part of the Seasons' Poetry series exploring the year through literature and nature.

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

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

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.

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

A morning in the forest with the Bog Witch, where children and families explore nature in new ways with Katrine Zacho Bregner.

Bus trip from Randers to Kulturmødet on Mors, a cultural festival with debates, cultural figures, and free events. Departs 8:00, returns around 19:00.

A children's rock concert featuring the band A-Lene med Drengene, playing energetic songs for kids aged 3-8 and their families.

An author walk with Tine Høeg and Kim Fupz Aakeson during Randers Festival, where participants meet the authors at different locations and discuss their works.

A musical lecture on the life and works of H. C. Andersen, featuring storytelling and group singing accompanied by guitar.

Danish paper artist Lisa Strøander leads a hands-on paper-cutting workshop at Randers Library, where you create your own artwork to take home.