Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek is the main public library of Hvidovre Municipality, situated on Hvidovrevej close to the town hall. The building houses study spaces, meeting rooms, a children's section and a café alongside its collections of books, e-books and newspapers. A regular programme of author evenings, reading clubs and cultural workshops runs throughout the year. As an open library, the building is accessible every day from 07:00 to 23:00, with staff on hand during regular opening hours.
Hvidovrevej 280, 2650 Hvidovre
Self-service access every day 07:00-23:00; staffed: Mon 10:00-19:00, Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-14:00
Rimma Molzen's exhibition features paintings of animals, flowers, still lifes and human studies, grounded in realism with meticulous attention to detail and light.
A weekly creative workshop at Hvidovre Main Library where children work on different hands-on projects at their own pace.
Free IT café at Hvidovre Main Library where library staff help with questions about the internet, smartphones, MitID, and other digital topics.
A gentle singing session with autumn songs for young children and their grandparents, organised by Hvidovre Libraries and Music School.
ErindringsBio brings people together around short films from the 1940s to 1980s that spark memories of Copenhagen, Rødovre, and Tivoli. Coffee and conversation follow the screenings.
A reading group exploring contemporary fiction from around the world. Four books on the autumn programme, including works by Jonas Hassen Khemiri and Brit Bennett.
Rhio from Disco Babies Copenhagen leads Baby Disco, a multisensory activity session for babies focusing on gross motor development, sensory lighting, and movement.
A knitting café where knitters of all skill levels gather to work together and share ideas. Free entry.
Author and illustrator Shekufe discusses her work across writing, illustration, publishing, and translation, exploring themes of feminism and climate activism.
Morten Nielsen explores Queen's history and Freddie Mercury's life at a Friday evening event in Hvidovre. Your first drink is on the house.
A weekly reading club where participants read short stories and poems aloud together and discuss the texts based on their own experiences and views on life.
Lille Bille performs an energetic concert with music and dance for young children, followed by a meet & greet with the artist and team.
A literature circle at Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek where eight participants meet six Wednesdays to read and discuss each other's texts under the guidance of literature mediator Rolf Sparre Johansson.
A reading circle at Hvidovre Main Library where members collectively choose and discuss fiction from Danish and international authors.
Artluminis explores light dynamics and cosmic waves through paintings, ceramics, and installations inspired by Ole Rømer's discovery of the speed of light.
A guided nature experience with coach Pernille Zinita Renge, learning to engage all your senses through simple mindfulness exercises in the forest.
A genealogy café where enthusiasts can research their family history and support each other. Open Mondays 15:00-18:00 at Hvidovre Main Library.
An art exhibition where artists engage with poetry to create works about the spoken and unspoken. Visitors can contribute their own poems and texts to a collaborative artwork.
A book club gathering to discuss four classic novels, with members sharing their reading experiences.
TV presenter and author Niels Krause-Kjær presents his award-winning novel 'Ude for uden', discussing the rural-urban divide in Denmark and the personal stories woven into the work.
Classic children's games like hopscotch and jump rope for the whole family - indoors and outdoors with no registration needed.
Repair Café brings together volunteers who help you fix items instead of throwing them away. Free assistance, no sign-up needed, held on the third Saturday of each month at Hvidovre Main Library.
An introduction to Puccini's La Bohème through a lecture by music expert Helle Tjørnov, ideal for those new to opera.
The library's IT security experts explain AI in an accessible way - what it can do and what we should question. Perfect for the curious with no background knowledge needed.
A monthly storytelling circle where participants share personal or invented stories, working with classical narrative structure, improvisation, and performance.
Author Amalie Langballe discusses her novel about sex work and plague in a fantastical kingdom - a story that is both unsentimental and darkly compelling.
A reading club where three recent novels are discussed across three sessions from September to November, each introduced by a library curator.
A crime reading club where members discuss the season's selected novels, including works by Elly Griffiths, Matthew Blake, and Mikkel Birkegaard.
A lecture by Young Shareholders on personal finance, stocks and investing for teenagers aged 13 and up.
Anders and Morten guide listeners through 1976's underground rock scene with stories and trivia. Your first drink is on the house.
Free board games for all ages every Sunday at Hvidovre Main Library - just drop in and play.
A Sunday cinema screening for young children exploring friendship through short films, with free admission and the chance to discuss the theme with your child afterwards.
An open mic evening for unpublished writers to share their work, with selected texts becoming part of an evolving collaborative artwork.
A children's workshop featuring silent disco headphones where kids dance and play through Hundemand stories, followed by creative activities.
Denmark's celebrated pop and soul singer Marie Carmen Koppel shares her biography through readings and songs, accompanied by pianist Steen Rasmussen.
Design and submit your own bookmark for Hvidovre's championship. Winners in three age categories will have their designs printed and displayed at local libraries.
A pumpkin-hunting activity for children at Hvidovre Main Library's Children's section. Free for families.
A creative workshop where children assemble pictures into collages at Hvidovre Main Library.
A 24-minute short film programme for young children featuring five beloved Danish animated films.
Build a clothespin catapult with YouTuber Johannes Matzen and compete to see who shoots the farthest. Adults welcome too.
Children's librarian Lone Skovgaard presents classic Winnie the Pooh stories from A.A. Milne for children aged 3-6.
Psychologist Andreas Nikolajsen explores conflicts between parents and adult children, examining their causes and pathways to reconciliation.
An afternoon exploring jazz standards - the classic songs and melodies that form the foundation of jazz. Discover interpretations, the breadth of the genre, and the library's vinyl collection.
Meet ComKean, one of Denmark's biggest gaming YouTubers, live at Hvidovre Main Library. Can you beat him in gaming, or will he prove to be Denmark's best gamer? For ages 6-14.
A tribute to songwriter Troels Trier featuring music from his catalogue, nostalgic photographs, and the 1980 portrait film 'Fantastisk tid'.
Record fair with vendor stalls, 1960s music from DJ Freakscene, and the chance to find rare records for your collection.
Sunday cinema for young children at Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek featuring films about anger, with space for quiet conversation about managing big emotions.
Author Puk Hyllested leads three creative journaling sessions combining writing, collage and drawing at Hvidovre Main Library. All materials included, no experience needed.
Author Anne Lise Marstrand-Jørgensen discusses her novel 'Ræveår', featuring a female fox observing human life from the dunes. She shares insights into her research, her interest in historical female communities, and the novel's collective narrative structure.
Hvidovre Kunst presents works by its member artists in November at the main library. Free admission.
A crime-fiction themed literature bingo night where you match quotes and plot details to win book prizes at Hvidovre Main Library.
Maria Brus Pedersen discusses her book on equality in relationships, born from an experiment where her partner took over all household tasks for 30 days. Literature mediator Rolf Sparre Johansson joins her in conversation.
An interactive story where children steer the plot. Librarian Gertrud Simmelkiær guides them through an adventurous tale with unexpected twists.
Documentary following a Russian teacher who secretly documents Putin's propaganda in schools after the Ukraine invasion.
A listening session exploring composers inspired by the cosmos, led by music specialist librarian Helle Tjørnov.
A literary bingo game where you listen for excerpts from new books and mark matching words on your card to win book prizes.
First Sunday in Advent celebration at Hvidovre Hovedbibliotek with Christmas workshop and entertainment. Create Hvidovre's longest garland with Serine Yde.
Former culture minister Jytte Hilden and author Puk Qvortrup discuss their new conversation book about politics, women's rights, and a career spanning four decades.
A musical experience for young children and their caregivers featuring Nina and Ole at Hvidovre Main Library.
Hartmann's abstract paintings explore layers, color, and hidden figures in an exhibition at Hvidovre Main Library, where artworks and book collection form a visually cohesive whole.
Sunday cinema for young children about welcoming a new baby brother or sister. The films explore emotions like curiosity, jealousy, and pride, with time for conversation.
Librarian Marianna Finnsdóttir reads two Christmas legends by Selma Lagerlöf aloud at the library - first 'The Stone in the Lake' about compassion and hope, then 'The Legend of the Christmas Roses' about a magical forest.
A traditional Lucia procession at Hvidovre Main Library, celebrating the Christmas season with children and adults. Free admission.
A collection of short Christmas films for children aged 3-6, featuring beloved characters. Free admission with advance registration required.
A classic Christmas screening of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker on the big screen. Perfect for the whole family, with complimentary coffee and pastries.
A family craft workshop where children and adults make their own festive New Year's hats with Nicoline Roos. Free entry with advance registration required.
An interactive nature walk where language becomes a tool to see nature anew. Based on Shekufe's dictionary 'The Verbs of Life', participants explore trees, birds, and streams through dialogue.
A four-part community programme featuring darts, poetry walks, silent walks, and a music festival celebrating 1960s hits, held at various locations in Hvidovre.
Introductory genealogy day at Hvidovre Main Library, followed by workshops and weekly open café meetings for all interested participants.