Biblioteket Sønderborg is the main public library for Sønderborg Municipality, housed in the Multikulturhuset building on Nørre Havnegade. It lends books, audiobooks, films and digital media, and offers study spaces, computers and free wi-fi. A regular programme of events - author evenings, reading clubs, lectures and workshops - runs alongside the everyday library service. Six branch libraries across the municipality complement the main site.
Nørre Havnegade 15, 6400 Sønderborg
A relaxed writing community for young people aged 12-16 that celebrates language and creativity without worrying about grammar or spelling rules.
Librarian Anders T. K. Ølholm explores how to read the classics today and how they fit into reading circles' shared literary work. The event opens the door to follow-up sessions where he offers personalized reading recommendations based on various themes.
Children's choir from Sønderjysk Pigekor and Drengekor performs at Culture & Sports Night with Danish and international songs, including selections from their World Choir Games competition programme.
An evening of vinyl records and wine celebrating the night, its dreams and musical moments. Hosts Claus and Karla share music stories and pour wine while spinning records at Biblioteket Sønderborg.
Application deadline for a year-long creative writing programme for ages 16-25, with weekly workshops, guest authors, and a published anthology of participants' work.
A reading club for ages 12-16 at Biblioteket Sønderborg, meeting on alternate Mondays to discuss books and explore cultural activities together.
A reading marathon for primary school students at Biblioteket Sønderborg, featuring cozy reading spaces, bean bags, tents, and a wide selection of books.
Join a shared reading session at Biblioteket Sønderborg celebrating the UN's International Day of Reading, with a librarian reading fiction aloud and leading discussion.
Join librarians Frederikke Wiinholt and Anne Nygaard Skødt for a literary bingo game celebrating the UN's International Day of Reading, with prizes for the winners.
Ellen Mortensen brings H. C. Andersen's forgotten fairy tales to life at The Huge Reading Day. An oral storytelling performance where the audience becomes part of the narrative.
A quiet reading club where book lovers gather to read together and enjoy snacks at the library.
A community sing-along for young children on National Singing Day, led by singing pedagogues Anna Kruse and Anna Zaabalawi, featuring songs and movement around the theme 'KRIBLE-KRABLE'.
Lecturer Birte Asmuss explores small talk - its poor reputation, why it matters, and how it actually makes us happy. All participants receive a copy of the book.
A solo performance about Jenny Kammersgaard, who swam across the Kattegat in 1937. A Reumert-nominated play about willpower, courage, and passion.
Author talk with Johanne Mygind discussing her novel "Giftig", which explores family history, environmental disaster, and questions of ownership over one's own story.
A lecture on how Western Copenhagen transformed from farmland into a modern suburb, with historian Pauline Wedel Kaalund exploring the Finger Plan and the welfare state's development.
Two of Iceland's most widely read authors, Jón Kalman Stefánsson and Sigríður Hagalín Björnsdóttir, meet for a literary conversation about their latest historical novels as part of the OrdFraNord literature festival.
An informal Nordic literature club at Biblioteket Sønderborg where participants share spontaneous thoughts about poetry, led by Anders Ølholm.
Literary critic Jens Andersen explores the craft of biography writing, drawing on his award-winning books about Danish cultural figures and the royal family.
A librarian reads literary texts aloud and leads group discussion about them. No preparation required.
A morning of singing and movement for young children with Ida Hymøller, featuring Danish folk songs, dance and interactive music at Biblioteket Sønderborg.
A monthly philosophical salon where participants read classic texts together and discuss the greatest thinkers in philosophy's history. No prior knowledge required.
S/I Departementet brings Kim Fupz Aakeson's children's book to the stage - a story about the world's strongest man learning to be a father. For children aged 4-8 and their adults.
A graphic novel book club at Biblioteket Sønderborg where members discuss everything from classics to experimental publications in relaxed, engaged conversations.
Jette Torp presents a musical lecture combining songs, stories, and literature while the audience knits, crochets, or draws. An intimate evening blending music, words, and creative hands-on activity.
Professor David Nicolas Hopmann examines how power and democracy in Denmark have shifted in the age of technology and new media, drawing on the Power Study 2.0 research project.
Artist Julie Nymann discusses her dyslexia and how she has made it a resource in her artistic practice. Meet professionals and organizations offering knowledge and guidance on dyslexia.
Author Deniz Kiy and journalist Haena Laura Na Blankholm discuss life in public housing areas from the inside - a conversation about the reality behind the debate on the blocks.
Every Friday, children can select their own books at the Children's Library in Sønderborg and take them home in a special book bag.
A cosy literary salon celebrating Asian literature with afternoon tea at Sønderborg Library.
A lecture on the history of book censorship from the Enlightenment to today, featuring researcher Dennis Meyhoff Brink discussing why authorities banned books and how they became bestsellers anyway.
An evening celebrating unforgettable concerts with Claus and Karla. Share your stories, play music, and enjoy wine at Biblioteket Sønderborg.
Peter Holst performs a one-man adaptation of Kenneth Bøgh Andersen's fantasy novel, playing all roles with only an electric guitar as scenery. A boy accidentally becomes the Devil's apprentice in this theatrical adventure for children aged 9 and up.
Children's workshop for ages 7+ where kids build motorized chestnut creatures using simple electronics and circuits - no soldering, completely safe.
An 8-hour reading marathon for 10-15 year-olds at Biblioteket Sønderborg, with snacks, dinner, and entertainment throughout the day.
Singer and composer Ea Philippa takes families on a magical musical journey through a world of dreams, wizards, and hope, guided by the light in the heart.
Isabel Bramsen explores how peace processes begin through small gestures, relationships, and dialogue in this lecture on her book "The Logic of Peace", drawing on diplomatic and historical examples.
A conversation between theologian Karl Aage Kirkegaard and librarian Claus Jacobsen on whether science and faith can coexist, based on Kirkegaard's new book.
A four-week family programme for newcomers with young children (0-2 years) at Sønderborg Library featuring singing, play, storytelling and library guidance.
Author talk with Anne-Marie Vedsø Olesen about her acclaimed mythological novel series Vølvens vej, inspired by the Poetic Edda and featuring women as central figures in Norse mythology.
A special edition of Vin & Vinyl dedicated to Lou Reed, where host Andrew Cranfield explores the rock icon through music, interviews, and poetry, concluded with live interpretations by Jens Ole Pihl.
A morning gathering for babies and toddlers with children's librarian Karla, featuring songs, instruments and cuddly toys.
Author LG Jensen discusses his thriller series Nøjeren, the craft of writing suspenseful stories, and his work with ghost hunter Mikkel Egelund.
Researcher Michael Nobel Hviid explores four centuries of storm surge disasters and how communities along the Wadden Sea coast adapted to living with the sea's destructive power.
Literary expert Anders T. K. Ølholm introduces Johannes V. Jensen's landmark novel 'The Fall of the King' on its 125th anniversary, exploring why this masterpiece still grips readers today.
A public reading event where a Nordic book is read aloud simultaneously across the Nordic region as part of the Nordic Literature Week.
Mathias Granum discusses his book on school leadership, progressive pedagogy and solutions to behavioral problems - drawing on his experience founding a dream school and visiting Michaela Community School in London.
An evening blending Nordic winter poetry with vinyl music, hosted by library specialists and Bogholderiet staff exploring themes of northern lights and winter darkness.
Literary critic Jes Stein Pedersen discusses this year's best books and recent publications that have impressed him most.
A Dansk Rakkerpak theatre show for children aged 4-8 about two girls discovering how the alphabet can unite their very different ways of playing.
A lecture on the Atlantic Wall bunkers along Denmark's west coast, their construction during the German occupation, and their legacy. Museum inspector Chrestina Dahl explores why these concrete fortifications proved so challenging to handle after 1945.
Chris Minh Doky discusses his book exploring faith, relationships, and meaning, drawing on his experience of bridging Vietnamese and Danish cultures through music and philosophy.
Cultural editor Hans Christian Davidsen explores the wartime experiences of South Schleswig Danes - men forced into German uniforms who maintained their Danish identity and hope despite the horrors of war.
Author talk with Tine Høeg discussing her acclaimed 2025 novel "Ultramarin" in conversation with Line Kveiborg.
A Christmas performance for young children featuring Cirkeline and her mouse friends on a festive adventure through gift-wrapping, forest exploration, and magical encounters.
Creative Christmas art workshop for children aged 8-11, exploring various materials and techniques at Sønderjyllands Kunstskole.
Ann & Aberne perform a family Christmas concert with festive songs, inviting children and adults to dance, clap and sing along.
A reading circle where members discuss six nominated Danish novels competing for the DR Roman Prize. The Wednesday group meets monthly at Biblioteket Sønderborg with a librarian moderator.
An evening of vinyl records and wine celebrating a darker take on Christmas, hosted by two music enthusiasts who prefer record crackle to festive cheer.
A reading circle where participants vote on six nominated Danish novels competing for the DR Roman Prize. Meets six times from December 2026 to May 2027 at Sønderborg Library.
A family-friendly Christmas concert featuring young string musicians performing violin, viola, cello, and double bass for children from age 3 and their adults.