Fredensborg Bibliotek is on the first floor of Jernbanegade, a short walk from Fredensborg Castle. It caters especially to families, schoolchildren and students, with a family area for play and read-alouds, a homework zone with whiteboard and sofa, and a newspaper reading room. Beyond books, music and films, local associations can borrow three meeting rooms, and the library regularly hosts talks, workshops and other cultural events.
Jernbanegade 3, 1. sal, 3480 Fredensborg
Mon-Thu 12:00-18:00, Fri 15:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-13:00 (staffed); self-service access outside these hours
A literary walk through Fredensborg Palace Garden exploring ancient myths and their traces in Western literature among classical motifs and references.
Children hunt for mysterious creatures among the library shelves and craft their own colourful owl during the autumn break.
Autumn holiday film screening for children aged 5-7: Alfons Åberg tries magic to get his own dog.
A Halloween costume swap at Fredensborg Library where children can exchange outgrown costumes for new ones to wear on Halloween night.
A reading club for comic enthusiasts of all levels at Fredensborg Library, starting with Milo Manara's biographical comic about Caravaggio.
A Harry Potter book club for grades 2-4 at Fredensborg Library featuring read-alouds, character discussions, and creative activities.
A book club for grades 5-6 exploring the Harry Potter universe through read-alouds, character discussions, and creative projects.
A concert recording from Prince's 1985 Purple Rain tour, featuring Prince and the Revolution performing classics like 'When Doves Cry' and 'Purple Rain'. A tribute to the artist who passed away in 2016.
The children's library celebrates All Saints' Day with stories, spooky figures, and craft activities. On Saturday, October 31st, there's a Halloween party in Jernbanegade with trick-or-treat.
Local media outlets discuss their role in emergency preparedness at Emergency Preparedness Day in Fredensborg. Frederiksberg County News and Local News UgeNyt explain how they provide reliable information during crises.
DR's emergency preparedness day at Fredensborg Library explores crisis management through community singing, lectures, hands-on activities and a children's programme - a day about strengthening local communities and knowledge.
Senior researcher Stig Roar Svenningsen discusses the Warsaw Pact's 1977 attack plans and their potential impact on Denmark. Free lecture, but ticket required.
Interactive magic show for children aged 3-7 where the audience helps create the magic through books from the library's shelves.
Fredensborg Library invites families with children to a board game café featuring classic games and new options to try. No advance booking required.
Mathias Hammer brings a concert and sing-along to Fredensborg Library, performing Danish classics and inviting the audience to join in.
UngFredensborg paints children's faces with designs inspired by Fredensborg Library's Emergency Day. The activity is free and takes place in the children's section.
Second Lieutenant Egon Erlandsen recounts his service in the Danish Navy during the Cold War - patrol missions, Russian submarine exercises, and KGB surveillance in the Baltic Sea from 1970 to 1972.
The Heart Association presents first aid and CPR training at Emergency Day with opportunities to register for upcoming courses.
Learn decorative embroidery and visible mending techniques at Ragnarock's workshop during Beredskabsdagen. All ages welcome, with paper collage as an alternative for young children.
FOF offers a condensed first aid course with practical skills for emergency situations. Free entry, but limited places available.
DR news anchor Philip Khokhar discusses local emergency preparedness and cultural resilience at Fredensborg Library, drawing on his decades of experience as an international correspondent.
A mindfulness workshop teaching practical techniques to manage stress and anxiety during uncertain times.
Food vouchers from local restaurants are available during Fredensborg Library's Emergency Preparedness Day - choose from &muchmore, Country Market, La Conte, or Sushi Mura.
A practical lecture on crisis preparedness for vulnerable people and their relatives, with checklists and emergency planning tips.
Heino performs his fun and educational live show about preparedness and being ready for the unexpected. Free show and Meet & Greet at Beredskabsdagen.
Local actors discuss crisis preparedness and how to prevent and manage disruptions to critical infrastructure in the municipality.
Agenda21 demonstrates how to use legumes as prepper food - nutritious, long-lasting meals that taste good.
A mindfulness workshop offering practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and worry during challenging times.
Free practical course on emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency for three days, covering household planning and community safety.
A talk about Danish Radio's Cold War emergency studio and the music chosen to sustain the nation during a potential crisis.
A bead-making workshop for all ages where participants create friendship bracelets while reflecting on the importance of community support during crises.
DR's experiment "When Everything Goes Dark" explores what happens when 10 Danes lose power, water and internet for three days. Participants and the producer share their experiences and discuss emergency preparedness at Fredensborg Library.
Former special forces officer Lars Munk shares techniques for staying calm under pressure and introduces mental tools from military training. Free entry, but advance booking required.
Lecturer Rasmus Dahlberg from Roskilde University discusses Denmark's preparedness for crises including extreme weather, technological failures, and hybrid threats.
Gospel choir performance with director Susanne Wiik Kalvåg at Fredensborg Library's Emergency Preparedness Day, featuring gospel music and group singing.
A reading club that pairs classic 20th-century novels with modern retellings from women's perspectives, exploring familiar stories through new eyes.
An open handicraft café for all ages and skill levels where participants support each other. Coffee, tea, and homemade cake are included in the participation fee.
Fredensborg Library's reading club explores Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' with fellow readers. Meetings are held weekly to discuss one book section at a time.
A 2008 concert film featuring Leonard Cohen performing his most iconic songs, including 'Hallelujah' and 'Suzanne', with a backing choir of female vocalists.
Fredensborg Library celebrates Harry Potter with wand-making, potion-mixing, Hogwarts puzzles, and a visit from the Owl Kingdom.
A creative Christmas workshop at the library where children and adults decorate the Christmas tree with paper flowers and natural materials.
Join Denmark's largest reading community at Fredensborg Library to read and discuss six new Danish novels over six months. Participants collectively vote on the winner of the DR Novel Prize.
Fredensborg Library invites children to a creative LEGO building activity about sustainability and the environment. No registration required - just come and build.
Third-graders from Fredensborg School perform a traditional Lucia procession at the library, with singing, Christmas treats, and coffee.
A wordless Christmas film at Fredensborg Library about a boy, a magical snowman, and a snow dog on an adventure through a winter landscape.
A children's theatre production about the world's strongest man learning to become a father and handle life's delicate moments.
A literature expert shares how reading local books transformed her family's journey through 17 European countries, revealing hidden histories and cultures.
The documentary The Librarians follows American librarians fighting for free speech and access to books. After the screening, Fredensborg Library hosts a discussion on censorship, democracy, and whether it could happen in Denmark.
Helga Isager, founder of the yarn brand Isager, leads a talk and hands-on knitting workshop exploring design and traditional techniques at Fredensborg Library.
A lecture on Laurits Tuxen's iconic painting of Christian 9. and his family, which connected Europe's royal houses. Rector Marianne Abrahamsen explores dynastic intrigue and the stories behind this masterpiece.
Concert film from David Bowie's 2003 Reality Tour - a final glimpse of the rock legend in peak form before his death in 2016.
A guided tour through the exhibition AI & DIG at Fredensborg Library, where a guide from ENIGMA explores artificial intelligence and its impact on everyday life.
Exhibition about artificial intelligence and digitalisation from the ENIGMA museum. Open during library hours in weeks 36-37, with a guided tour on Tuesday, September 8 at 4:30 PM.