Biblioteket i Herning opened in August 2014 in the city centre on Østergade, designed by Kristian H. Nielsen and GPP Arkitekterne. At nearly 6,000 m², it houses five kilometres of shelving in the book section known as Dybet, two bookable meeting rooms, a MakerSpace and a café. Beyond lending, the library hosts lectures, cultural events and IT guidance, and also serves as the central library for 19 municipalities in the Central Denmark Region.
Østergade 8, 7400 Herning
A children's story time featuring insects searching for a new home. Free and open to all, no registration needed.
Creative workshop where children and adults make their own insects from recycled materials at the Children's Library in Herning.
A creative autumn holiday activity where children and adults make fabric butterflies and place them on trees in the Children's Library.
Make seed bombs with flowers that attract insects and butterflies. A fun autumn-break activity for the whole family, where children and adults create seed bombs together for next spring.
Free guidance on everyday digital challenges including email, photos, online booking, and bus tickets. No advance booking needed - just drop in at Herning Library.
Short films and popcorn for young children aged 3-6. Free admission with ticket.
Free animated film screening with popcorn for children aged 7-9 at Herning Library - advance ticket booking required.
An informal knitting café at the library where enthusiasts gather to work on projects, share ideas, and help one another. Drop-in welcome.
Nature guide Sara leads children through interactive stations exploring insects, birds, and small creatures with games, investigations, and craft activities for ages 4-12.
Children's workshop where kids aged 4+ create fantastical insects from recycled materials and bring them to life with lights.
An interactive song and movement concert for young children featuring Michael Back, with active audience participation through singing and gestures.
A free storytelling session for young children at the Children's Library in Herning, featuring the librarian reading aloud with laughter and imagination.
A weekly creative activity for children at Herning Library, featuring different craft materials and themes such as beadwork and stone painting.
A monthly writing community gathering at Herning Library where writers meet to share work, exchange feedback, and write together over coffee.
Historian Adam Holm explores the Middle East's long conflict history and the forces driving today's tensions from Gaza to Iran.
Free drop-in MakerSpace at Herning Library every Tuesday and Wednesday from 14:00 to 17:00. Access to 3D printing, laser cutting, T-shirt printing, and coding projects for all ages.
A monthly book club for children aged 9-12 featuring reading, bookmarks, reviews, quizzes, and popcorn.
A monthly reading club for fans of romantic, dark and spicy fantasy novels. Members choose books together and discuss them at Biblioteket i Herning. Open to readers aged 15 and up.
A guided shared reading series at Herning Library where participants read and discuss literature on love as part of a four-session programme exploring emergency preparedness through culture.
A free book discussion group at Herning Library where readers share their experiences and discover new titles guided by library staff.
Expert lecture on screen time, algorithms and parenting. Explores digital availability, mental capacity and practical strategies for children and adults.
A five-session reading circle exploring technology, artificial intelligence and the future through literature and film, with free entry and coffee at each meeting.
DR Klub Klassisk explores Wagner's Ring Cycle with a focus on Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. Troels and Bodil Johansen guide through the excerpts and share insights from the Bayreuth Festival.
Drop-in digital help session where volunteers assist with apps, passwords, device security, and smartphone features.
Learn to recognize digital fraud and protect yourself online with practical advice and the chance to install a security app after the session.
Former police inspector Morten Anker Jensen discusses crisis management and decision-making under pressure, drawing on 42 years of experience from major Danish emergencies.
Children's bead-craft workshop where kids aged 5+ make Halloween decorations and keychains. Drop-in, no booking needed.
Boss Ladies Tina and Christina share inspiring stories about women who have switched careers into the trades. A talk about starting over and finding new opportunities in industries where women have traditionally been few.
Information and dialogue meeting on preparedness and community resilience in Herning, where residents and association members gather to share experiences and strengthen local resilience.
A political talk on immigration in the USA and its European parallels, led by American Zachary Marx with open discussion to follow.
Author Karin Slot Christiansen presents the final book in her Lifewitness trilogy, a psychological novel about friendship, marriage and the search for love and recognition.
A weekly morning singing session at the library featuring classical and contemporary songs with pianist Jakob and rotating music school accompanists.
A guided shared reading series at Herning Library where participants read literary texts aloud and discuss them together. The 28 October session focuses on the theme of Body as part of a four-meeting programme.
Lecture for people 65+ on nutrition, muscle strength, and bone health, with samples of protein-rich snacks.
An evening walk at dusk by Gødstrup Lake combining nature stories, literary pauses, and mindfulness, ending with coffee and stories by the bonfire.
Three professional Danish ice hockey players discuss their careers, dreams, and challenges in a conversation evening at Herning Library.
Art historian Kristian Handberg explores how culture functions as a tool for societal resilience and soft power in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
A free musical evening showcasing classical, jazz, opera and folk music with performances by local musicians and ensembles at Herning Library.
An accessible introduction to AI and ChatGPT with practical everyday tips and a hands-on workshop session.
A drop-in workshop where you can repair and customise old clothes using sewing machines, embroidery machines, and textile printing techniques.
Author Lotte Salling leads language play sessions with movement and song for two-year-olds and their parents at Herning Library.
A day-long community singing event at Herning Church featuring hymns from the Højskolesangbogen, with various singers and organists sharing songs and stories. Drop in for individual sessions or stay all day - free entry, no booking needed.
Learn practical crisis preparedness skills from the Danish Emergency Management Agency - how to prepare yourself and your family to survive independently for three days.
A monthly book club for fans of romantic, dark and spicy fantasy who want to discuss their favourite universes with fellow readers.
Elinna Lenora Stokka explores involuntary school absence from multiple angles - as a social anthropologist, psychotherapist, artist, and parent. Part of the "Children's Wellbeing" series at Herning Libraries.
Guided shared reading at Biblioteket i Herning, where literature becomes the starting point for conversations about emergency preparedness and conflict. Part of a four-session series with free admission.
Two new mothers share their favourite books from maternity leave and recommend titles for other parents at a book café with space for prams.
A special screening of "Wag the Dog" followed by discussion of the US midterm elections, with free entry and English-language conversation.
Rock club members present their five favourite rock songs with storytelling and audio clips at Biblioteket i Herning.
Security policy researcher Niels Bo Poulsen analyses Denmark's role in a transformed European security landscape shaped by war, great-power competition, and Arctic tensions.
Free emergency preparedness day with hands-on activities: learn to start a fire, carve wooden cutlery, and get practical outdoor tips from nature guides and craftspeople.
Hands-on workshop on emergency radios at Biblioteket i Herning, where volunteers demonstrate how to tune frequencies and use FM radios during emergencies.
A hands-on bead workshop by DR's Beredskabsvenner where families can create friendship bracelets while celebrating the importance of community during difficult times.
Niels Ulrik Drescher shares his experience of 40 days alone in the Finnish wilderness from the TV show Alone in the Wilderness, with practical tips, objects and video footage from his stay.
Join Herning Libraries for an emergency preparedness day featuring a prepper dinner where you prepare freeze-dried food yourself. Hear talks on crisis preparedness and enter a raffle for emergency supplies.
Lecturer Rasmus Dahlberg from Roskilde University discusses Denmark's preparedness for crises such as extreme weather, technological failures, and hybrid threats - and what we as a society and citizens can do to be better prepared.
Winners of the survival show Alone in the Wilderness share insights on personal preparedness, discussing physical, mental, practical, and community resilience in a free public conversation.
A lecture on Danish musical life during World War II, featuring operatic performances and insights from music historian Henrik Engelbrecht.
A guided shared reading series exploring climate and preparedness through literature at Biblioteket i Herning, part of a four-session cultural collaboration.
A monthly shared reading session where the library's literature facilitator reads aloud and guides conversation around selected texts, drawing on participants' own experiences.
Children's librarians showcase books for ages 9-13, followed by a shared burger dinner. Free for children, 50 kr. for adults.
Two Danish authors discuss love, marriage and relationships through their personal experiences and published works on couples therapy and self-development.
A free repair café where volunteers help fix household appliances, electronics, clothing and other items that would otherwise be discarded.
US analyst Mirco Reimer-Elster examines the midterm election results and their implications for Donald Trump and American politics.
DR Klub Klassisk explores Verdi's "Requiem" with tenor Stig Fogh Andersen as guide through the work's dramatic music about faith, doubt, and sorrow.
Simon Elsborg Nygaard explores sustainability psychology and how we can be motivated to live more sustainably. Free event with coffee and cake.
A lecture on Andy Weir's sci-fi novel behind the film Project Hail Mary, exploring how the author weaves science and suspense into a story of survival in space.
Herning Library showcases the year's best books and invites readers to share their experiences. Admission includes snacks and a beverage.
Thomas Rask, director of Scene 7, discusses his ten favourite songs in a live interview. All tracks play, two performed live, with a beer or water included in the ticket.
Author Gitte Hornshøj reads from her book about friendship and good manners for children from around 4 years old and their adults.
A novel concert blending readings and live music based on Ulvemælk, exploring the intersection of Danish nature, wolves, and artificial intelligence across past and future.
Political scientist Sten Rynning discusses Europe's role in NATO, military rearmament and prospects for independent defence in the context of the Ukraine war.
MidtVest Børnekor performs a Christmas concert with classical hymns and rhythmic arrangements, inviting the audience to sing along to familiar Christmas songs.
Rockklubben's year-end music quiz brings together rock enthusiasts for team-based trivia and prizes at Biblioteket i Herning.
A one-off book club at Herning Library discussing Johannes V. Jensen's classic novel, open to anyone interested in reading and conversation.
An interactive Christmas concert where children choose the song order by drawing gifts from a bag, performed by two professional musicians.
Learn cross-stitch from embroiderer Trine Runge Jessen while doctor Lærke Egefjord explains how handcraft benefits mental health in this two-hour workshop combining creativity and neuroscience.
Children from Herning Friskole perform a traditional Lucia procession at the library on Lucia Day.
A half-hour community sing-along of Christmas songs at Herning Library, accompanied by pianist Jakob and musicians from Herning Music School.
Night Train Bigband performs a Christmas concert with classic holiday melodies arranged for big band at Biblioteket i Herning. Free admission.
A night for romantic dark fantasy fans featuring a quiz, book talk, creative activities, and signature cocktails. Meet fellow enthusiasts and discuss your favourite characters and worlds.
Meet Nyreforeningen Kreds Vestjylland on Organ Donation Day for an informal conversation about organ donation and why it matters to take a stance.
Reptile exhibition with snakes, spiders, cockroaches and other creatures from around the world. Free entry for all ages at Herning Library during autumn break.
Author Leif Davidsen discusses his novel 'Requiem for Russia' and three decades of experience with Russia and the Ukraine conflict.
A casual board game café at Herning Library where you can play games from the collection or bring your own. Free and no registration needed.
Concert photographer Henrik Hildebrandt shares nearly 50 years of experience documenting rock music's greatest artists, exploring how the profession has transformed over the decades.
Hands-on workshop where you design and build your own lamp from recycled plastic. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainable design and creative craftsmanship.
All-ages gospel singing event led by music educator Laila Tróndheim Poulsen. No experience required - families welcome to sing together.
Kristian Gintberg from DR's Lille Nørd guides families through the climate crisis with practical everyday tips based on his book.
Book sale supporting Mødrehjælpen as part of Sustainability Day at Herning Library. Books sold for 5 kr. each.
A creative sustainability activity where you fold paper flowers from old book pages at the library in Herning.
Free family day at Biblioteket i Herning exploring sustainability across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
A writing community for adults meeting Thursdays at Herning Library to work on individual projects in a supportive, focused environment.
Cybersecurity expert Jens Myrup Pedersen discusses Denmark's preparedness against cyberattacks and digital threats affecting daily life.
Nutrition expert Liv Teilmann presents on legumes, followed by a book talk on cookbooks. Free entry, coffee, and cake.
A Sunday craft session where children draw and colour leaves, followed by an exhibition about a cornflower's birthday party and friendship with nature.
Children's workshop where you create your own slime monster with colour, glitter and eyes, then decorate a certificate at the craft table.
A guided walk through Knudmosen exploring noise as both sound and inner turmoil, with literary reflections and refreshments.
A classic children's theatre production based on A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh, featuring the beloved bear and his friends. Approximately 40 minutes long, suitable for children aged 3-9.
Teddy bears spend the night at the library with Peter Plys, complete with a birthday party, adventure stories, and optional theatre on Saturday morning.
EU experts and Danish MEPs gather over morning coffee and croissants to analyse the opening of the EU political season, with focus on Ursula von der Leyen's annual address.
Health visitor Anne Bjerre shares practical advice on young children's sleep and bedtime routines for parents with children aged 0-3 years.
DR Klub Klassisk explores Mahler's 4th Symphony with speaker Peter Uldahl. An evening for classical music lovers who want to listen and discuss the work together.
Author Trisse Gejl leads a free writing workshop on dialogue and how to craft character and tension through conversation in your texts.
A lecture on how music and singing benefit brain health and wellbeing, featuring examples and group singing.
International Citizen Day brings together international residents and locals in Herning for Living Library sessions, Kendo demonstrations, Latin Dance, and networking.
A reading community with five evening meetings at the library from September 2026 to February 2027. Participants tackle reading challenges across different genres and meet a fantasy expert, author, and poet.
Rector Momme Mailund from Herning Gymnasium shares his 10 favourite songs - all will be played, and two performed live.
Journalist Martin Breum analyzes Greenland's role in the great power game, American pressure on Denmark, and what it means for Danish-Greenlandic relations and Greenland's independence.
Young people's literature festival featuring workshops in jewelry-making, printing, and plant sketching, plus encounters with the Bog Witch and tarot readings.
A musical puppet show based on Leo Lionni's classic children's book about the dreaming mouse Frederik - a tale of imagination and hope for children aged 3-7.
Halfdan R. Sckerl from Region Midtjylland discusses the remediation of Høfde 42, where the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and sustainability are integrated into every phase. Free event with coffee and cake.
Herning Library invites you to a book club launch meeting where you'll meet fellow readers and get tips for getting started.
Rockklubben explores classical influences in pop and rock with Henrik Nørgaard as guide. Free event at Biblioteket i Herning, but registration required.
Former professional triathlete Michelle Vesterby shares practical advice on nutrition and training for busy lives, drawing on her experience in elite sports and as a mother and entrepreneur.
Pop-up exhibition exploring Dranella's role in Danish fashion history at Herning Library from 28 August to 10 September.
A children's opera where Asger and his box of music explore emotions through song and sound. For ages 4-9 and their grown-ups.
A conversation with father-and-son tenors Thomas Peter and Jonathan Koppel about growing up in the opera world, finding their own voice, and experiences across generations - with musical interludes.
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.
Watch a partial solar eclipse covering up to 86% of the Sun in Løvbakkerne, with free eclipse glasses, astronomy talks, and an optional outdoor escape room about Sophie and Tycho Brahe.
A monthly reading club for fans of romantic, dark and spicy fantasy novels. Discuss pre-selected books with fellow readers, with library copies provided for all participants.
A visual testimony by two Ukrainian photographers documenting women contributing to the war effort beyond the front lines.
An exhibition at Herning Library exploring the Red Cross's history, development, and work around the world and in Denmark.