
Writing Workshop: Get Started with Your Children's Book
Award-winning children's author Rebecca Bach-Lauritsen leads a two-hour writing workshop to help you start your own children's book.

Award-winning children's author Rebecca Bach-Lauritsen leads a two-hour writing workshop to help you start your own children's book.

Line Meyer draws live and tells two funny stories about Professor Tarmflora and her microscopic friends. After the performance, children can create their own gut bacteria.

Author and dancer Malle Riemer presents her debut novel and leads a dance workshop for tweens aged 8-12 at Hovedbiblioteket.

Author Christian Egander Skov discusses populism and democracy in his new book at Hovedbiblioteket's Store Scene. A conversation moderated by RÆSON editor Janus Lauritsen with audience questions.

Expert talk on language development in multilingual children, led by speech-language pathologist Camilla. Free admission with advance registration required.

Two debut authors, Sigrid Adamsson and Oline Hyllested Madsen, present their novels at the Main Library. The event is free but operates on a waitlist basis.

A free morning singing gathering at Copenhagen's Main Library featuring traditional Danish folk songs from the Højskole Songbook, with songbooks provided for all participants.

An open reading community where a guide reads aloud from short stories and poems, then invites discussion. Held on the first Wednesday of each month.

Author and visual artist Sidsel Ana Welden Gajardo leads a free writing workshop exploring how artistic techniques and bodily sensation can expand your writing language.

Parent evening with librarian Nanna Gregersen on helping children get started with reading. Practical guidance on reading instruction, book selection and fostering a love of reading for parents of early-grade children.

Author Jesper Stein leads a two-hour writing workshop on crime fiction covering plot, characters and research. Free, but registration required.

Librarian Kirsten Otskov shares tips on reading with young children and explains how books develop vocabulary and empathy. Free event at Copenhagen's Main Library for adults with children aged 2-12 months.

Author Rasmus Daugbjerg discusses Helena Nyblom's forgotten fairy tales and their modern relevance at Hovedbiblioteket as part of Golden Days 2026.

Free writing workshop with Cavling-nominated journalist Line Vaaben on narrative journalism, idea development, character portrayal, and storytelling. Registration required.

A free writing workshop exploring short prose with author Peter Adolphsen at Copenhagen Main Library. Registration required via Billetto.

Comic creator Fred Tornager leads a character design workshop for children aged 8-12, drawing inspiration from manga and Norse mythology.

Free workshop with acclaimed author Peter Øvig on autobiographical and documentary writing, covering ideas, ethics, and narrative structure.

Author talk with Anna Juul about her satirical novel exploring Copenhagen's culture of trauma and diagnosis. Moderated by editor Janus Lauritsen with audience Q&A.

Nutrition specialist Kirsten Mikkelsen Ravnbøl discusses how children learn to eat and how to help your child develop a love of trying new foods.

Nutrition specialist Kirsten Mikkelsen Ravnbøl discusses how children develop eating skills and how to introduce new foods. Free event for adults with children aged 2-12 months; advance registration required.

Author Feline Kamber presents her debut novel 'Foder til høns', an eerie tale of an island community haunted by ghosts and demons. She discusses the craft of writing the uncanny with literary mediator Mathias Emil Stenrøs.

Free writing workshop led by author Ulrikke Bak on literary forms that address a recipient, exploring how to work with and against genre conventions.

Author C. A. Wolters discusses her romantasy series 'The Red Dawn' with a literature mediator and librarian at Hovedbiblioteket.

Author Stine Askov and illustrator Zarah Juul read aloud from the children's book 'Stine Goes Berserk' and draw live at Copenhagen's Main Library. For children aged 3-6 with adults.

Free writing workshop on crime fiction with author Stephanie Caruana. Two hours of talks and writing exercises for adults at Copenhagen Main Library.

Comic artist Line Nordskjold teaches manga drawing and character design to young people in this hands-on workshop at the Main Library.

Psychomotor therapist Rikke leads parents and infants (2-12 months) through exercises to support motor development. Free workshop at Copenhagen's Main Library, registration required.

Literary workshop led by author Maja Lucas where participants transform sports experiences and bodily sensations into poetry and prose.

Free two-hour writing workshop with author Marie Louise Cornelius on crafting dialogue with subtext and theatrical techniques. For adults at Copenhagen's main library.

Danish-American author Alexander Weinstein leads an English-language workshop on overcoming creative blocks, finding your voice, and managing self-doubt through shared writing exercises and experimentation.

A free workshop where an experienced educator teaches parents songs and finger plays to support their baby's language development. For children aged 2-12 months; advance booking required.

Author Jesper Sehested shares his story of growing up with dyslexia, while experts guide children, young people and parents on learning strategies and support options.

Learn plot and character development from bestselling author Boris Hansen in a free two-hour workshop at Copenhagen's Main Library. Registration required.

Science journalist Lone Frank explores the meaning of life through neurobiology, personal reflection, and the impact of Ukraine's war in this lecture based on her new book.

Free lecture on infant language development with practical singing and communication exercises, led by speech-language pathologist Anja Elisabeth Sand.

Futurist Christiane Vejlø explores artificial intelligence and humanity's role in a technological future. Part of Copenhagen Libraries' 'Wild About Science' festival.

Author Ulrikke Bak leads a creative writing workshop exploring literary forms like letters, diaries, and voiceovers. The English-language workshop welcomes all experience levels and is free with advance registration.

Writing workshop on love scenes and eroticism with author Johanne Bille. Learn to depict attraction, intimacy, and the physical in an authentic way through presentations and practical writing exercises.

Sociologist Nikolaj Schultz discusses the human condition in the age of climate crisis and asks how we transform ourselves as the climate changes. A moderated conversation with time for audience debate.

Katrine Birk teaches parents of infants (2-12 months) simple zone therapy and acupressure techniques for better sleep and digestive support. Free workshop at Copenhagen's Main Library, but advance booking required.

Moussa Mchangama and Ingrid Magnifique Baraka discuss landmark works by African authors including Aidoo, Emecheta and Adichie - literature long overlooked in Europe.

Author Lilja Scherfig leads a two-hour workshop on diary writing with exercises and practical tools. Free for adults, but registration required.

Author Kasper Hoff invites children aged 8-12 to meet fantastic creatures from his books and create and draw their own monsters in a creative workshop.

Author Maja Lucas leads a free two-hour workshop on using memories as a tool for writing compelling scenes in fiction and other literary forms.

Frederik Drescher Kluth discusses his debut novel about a young man navigating doubt and searching for meaning in everyday life. Literature mediator Mathias Emil Stenrøs interviews the author about the writing process and themes of vulnerability and masculinity.

Author Harald Voetmann leads a free writing workshop at Copenhagen Main Library where you write from memories and sensory experiences. Registration required.

A writing workshop exploring monsters as literary figures, led by award-winning author Rasmus Daugbjerg. Free but requires registration.

Workshop on time and storytelling in comics, led by illustrator Simon Bukhave. All levels welcome - no drawing experience required.

Writing workshop on erasure poetry exploring redaction as a literary and political strategy, led by award-winning author Deniz.

Author Josefine Ottesen leads a writing workshop on crafting fantasy stories based on the structure of fairy tales, with time for participants to write their own work.

Psychomotor therapist Rikke Mejlhede-Cranø teaches parents and babies (2-12 months) rhythm exercises using everyday items. Free, but advance registration required.

An evening exploring the literary legacy of Danish author Dea Trier Mørch, with writer Pernille Ipsen and novelist Johanne Mygind in conversation at Copenhagen Main Library.

Screenwriter Trine Appel leads a two-hour workshop on fantasy and magical realism, exploring genre differences, credibility, and character development. Free entry, but registration required.

Two authors lead a free writing workshop on friendship and relationships at Copenhagen's Main Library, with an introductory talk followed by hands-on writing.

Free creative writing workshop for parents on parental leave, exploring transformations through literary examples and exercises. Registration required.

A free writing workshop with poet and novelist Daniel Dalgaard, teaching speed writing and other techniques to produce text without perfectionism. Registration required.

Professor Karen Vallgårda explores the history of emotions, examining how love and marriage have transformed from social institutions to personal projects. Moderated by Janus Lauritsen with audience Q&A.

Researcher Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi explores bacterial societies and what their communication reveals about life itself. Free lecture at Copenhagen's Main Library.

A two-hour writing workshop in nonsense poetry led by author Peter Adolphsen at Copenhagen's Main Library. Learn the art of creating meaningless literature at a sophisticated level - free entry with advance registration.

Free writing workshop on addressing and the ethical relationship with the reader, led by author Caroline Albertine Minor. Registration required.

Free two-hour writing workshop led by author Lee Langvad on formal systems and structures in literature, with exercises and feedback.

Authors Johanne Bille and Maja Lucas discuss sport in literature with expert Sarah von Essen. The audience can ask questions about their favourite sports novels and poems.

Free workshop in historical fiction led by author Harald Voetmann at Copenhagen's Main Library. Open to all, no prior writing experience needed.

Free writing workshop for adults with author Daniel Dalgaard on developing secondary characters that work within limited narrative space. Bring your own laptop or paper and pen.

Free two-hour writing workshop with author Lars Emil Foder exploring poetry and poetic language across genres through writing exercises and techniques.

Debut poet Nana Fatou presents her collection 'Toubab' about roots in Denmark and Gambia, identity and migration, in conversation with literary mediator Mathias Emil Stenrøs at Copenhagen Main Library.

Free writing workshop led by author and critic Tonny Vorm on plot structure and character development, with exercises and discussion. Registration required.

Free writing workshop on family history with author Marie Østergaard Knudsen at Copenhagen Main Library. Learn practical techniques for writing about your family and genealogy.

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

Director Charlie McDowell discusses his film adaptation of Tove Jansson's classic 'The Summer Book' with Glenn Close. A conversation about literature, film and Nordic cultural heritage at the Main Library.