A children's librarian reads picture books aloud while a musician improvises music. Children participate in adding sounds and singing along. For ages 1-3.
Children and families create their own stop motion animation films inspired by classic fairy tales using a mobile phone app.
An open literary discussion group where book lovers of all ages gather to share their reading experiences without registration or preparation required.
Weekly gathering for Japanese learners and native speakers to practice the language and exchange cultural experiences over coffee.
Free language café at the main library where you can practice Danish in a social setting with help from language trainers.
A morning gathering for craft enthusiasts at Hovedbiblioteket, where you work on your own projects, share tips with fellow makers, and enjoy coffee and pastries in the café.
Pippi Longstocking and Cirkeline share stories from their books for children aged 3-6 at Odense Main Library.
Drop-in drawing activity for young children at Odense's main library, with a rotating nature theme and the chance to display your artwork.
Børnebiblo Bio screens short films about animals at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense - with popcorn and cosy cushions for young cinema-goers.
Free guidance from librarian Lars Hovgaard for anyone starting a reading circle, with tips on meetings and library support for book groups.
A creative morning for children at Odense Main Library, led by children's librarian Ane with hands-on KREA activities.
Signe Ryge explores the cultural history of apples from biblical times to modern desserts, with tastings of Danish varieties and the option to bring your own embroidery.
A clothes swap event at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense where you can exchange up to ten pieces of clothing with other visitors. Café Ordet serves lunch and drinks throughout the day.
A children's concert where young children from local kindergartens sing together with the audience. The 2026 theme features songs about insects and small creatures with movement and fun.
A guided group reading session at Odense's main library where a librarian reads an unfamiliar text aloud and participants discuss it together.
A conversation club for practicing Korean and Danish language and culture, meeting every other Thursday at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense.
A publishing director and futurist explore artificial intelligence's impact on literature and the book industry, followed by audience questions.
Volunteers help you explore your family history through church records and online sources at this free genealogy research session.
Orm from Minisjang reads aloud and plays with children aged 1-3 at the Children's Library in Odense.
Embroidery sessions at Hovedbiblioteket and Kulturmaskinen in September, where you can stitch apples together as part of Project ÆBLEHAVEN.
A magical read-and-create club for children aged 9-12, where members decide the activities themselves. Meets four Wednesdays in September-October at the Children's Library in Odense's Main Library.
A reading club exploring recent East German novels and the legacy of the GDR after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Five sessions from September 2026 to February 2027.
Three historical lectures at Odense Main Library in autumn 2026 featuring online speakers and group discussion. Free admission, limited places.
A book fair featuring authors and literary figures in conversation, with historian Kåre Johannessen as keynote speaker and programming for all ages.
A monthly reading event at Odense's main library where you read your own book alongside other book lovers over coffee or tea.
Reading circle exploring how novels are adapted into films, featuring three acclaimed books and their film versions. Free entry with advance registration required.
Jette Torp combines music, storytelling, and handicraft in an intimate performance where the audience can knit or crochet while she sings and reads aloud.
A safe space for reading and discussion of LGBTQ+ themes, led by a trained reading guide and a safety guide from Odense Pride.
A board game café at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense where players of all levels gather to play together.
Queer Reading Club hosts an author evening with Micha Hagfors, who reads from her short story collection 'UDARTET' and discusses the work with the audience.
A debate featuring three experts discussing the planned expansion of Odense Harbour and its environmental implications for the fjord and the green transition.
Three Danish publishers present their autumn releases with book recommendations, light refreshments, and wine at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense.
Drop-in drawing station with a magic theme for young children at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense, with recycled paper and the chance to display your artwork.
Costume swap station at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense - bring your old Halloween costume and exchange it for a new one.
An adult reading and discussion club exploring artificial intelligence and ethics through three contemporary works, facilitated by a librarian at Odense's main library.
Susanne Andersen shares her personal journey of receiving a dyslexia diagnosis as an adult, followed by an open conversation with the audience and light refreshments.
A cosy children's film screening with autumn-themed shorts, popcorn, and cushions at Hovedbiblioteket's Musikscenen.
Author Zadie Smith discusses literature and society at Odense Hovedbibliotek in a conversation moderated by University of Southern Denmark researchers.
Bodil Jørgensen shares stories from her Sønderjysk childhood and her book 'Lille og lykkelig nok' over a traditional cake table at Odense's main library.
Two authors explore what it means to be an expat in Denmark, examining how Danish values of equality and trust can paradoxically create barriers for those trying to integrate.
Coding Pirates runs a workshop celebrating Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, at the Children's Library.
Annual autumn festival in Odense with over 100 activities for the whole family - costumed role-players, adventures and entertainment on the city streets.
A debate on industrial pig farms' impact on public health, featuring Emil Brix from the Danish Association Against Pig Factories and councillor Anne Skau Styrishave.
Two librarians explore the unexplained and supernatural through book recommendations, podcasts, and conversation. Coffee and tea included.
Journalist Anders Redder discusses the EU's new border policy and his book 'Fort Europa', based on travels to border regions in Africa, the Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe.
A practical crash course in first aid for babies and toddlers, covering CPR, choking, and acute illnesses. Babies are welcome and can move freely in the Reading Garden during the session.
A reading circle exploring Nanna Holm's novel about three children growing up in a 1970s-80s youth collective, led by literature facilitator Cathrine Hedegaard.
A library-organized day trip to Denmark's largest book fair, Bogforum, with bus transport, refreshments, and admission included.
Short Halloween films and popcorn for children at the library's cosy cinema screening on the 2nd floor.
The children's librarians at Hovedbiblioteket invite you to a spooky creative morning with Halloween crafts, laughter, and age-appropriate scares.
A drop-in drawing station at Odense's main library where children aged 0-7 can create art on rotating themes. Finished drawings can be displayed in the children's library.
Author Nanna Holm discusses her debut novel 'Red Gate' with literature facilitator Cathrine Hedegaard at Odense Main Library. A conversation about childhood, identity and freedom ideals.
Two librarians explore the divided United States through book recommendations and discussion, examining the American dream, class divides, polarization, and efforts to bridge the nation's differences.
A communal dinner celebrating Greenlandic cuisine and culture at Hovedbiblioteket, featuring a guest chef and a literary presentation on the theme.
A guided shared reading session with the librarian at Odense Main Library - no preparation needed, coffee included.
A lecture on Trump's policies, geopolitical tensions and their consequences for European economics, security and society.
Christmas-themed drawing station for children aged 0-7 at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense - drop in and create without booking.
A lecture by Professor Morten Sodemann exploring the social and structural roots of health inequality in Denmark, based on his book 'The Inequality Playbook'.
A Christmas craft workshop where children create festive decorations and handmade gifts.
Glenn Bech discusses his new novel with librarian Michael Linde Larsen, exploring relationships, class and the path to receiving love after a difficult childhood.
An author evening exploring family history, agricultural crisis, and silence in Danish society through Niels Krause-Kjær's novel.
Children's Library Cinema shows Christmas films from Filmstriben on the 2nd floor with popcorn and cushions - completely free and no registration needed.
Pippi Longstocking and Cirkeline tell Christmas stories for young children at Odense Main Library.
Free introduction to Antidote nasal spray with Andreas on the second floor of Borgernes Hus. Learn in five minutes to recognize and manage an overdose - and take a spray home.
Paper cutting workshop with artist Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen, who creates figures from recycled materials. Make your own characters from discarded wrapping paper and other waste materials.
Watch the partial solar eclipse on August 12 at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense with informative videos and free eclipse glasses.
A professional debate club at Hovedbiblioteket in Odense welcomes new members to discuss current affairs, culture, and science in a collaborative setting.