Køge Bibliotek is the main public library for Køge Kommune, housed in older buildings right in the city centre near the market square and Køge Church. Spread across several floors, it holds fiction and non-fiction collections, a children's library, a local history archive and a makerspace with 3D printers and embroidery machines. The library runs a busy programme of author evenings, reading clubs and film screenings throughout the year.
Kirkestræde 18, 4600 Køge
Self-service: daily 7:00-10:00, Mon-Thu also 17:00-22:00, Sat 13:00-17:00, Sun 7:00-22:00. Phone (staffed): Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00
Free IT assistance for computer, tablet, and phone problems offered by experienced volunteers at Køge Library every Wednesday morning.
A book club for children at Køge Library featuring shared reading, discussions, quizzes, and activities. Members help nominate books for the ORLA Prize.
A 4 km walk through Køge combined with a discussion about small talk and everyday communication with author Birte Asmuss.
Drop-in event where volunteers help you switch to alternative digital platforms and answer questions about security and privacy.
A shared reading session at Køge Library where participants discuss a short story or poem in a relaxed, guided conversation.
Hands-on workshop in using a foil cutter to create designs on textile and sticker foil. No experience needed.
Lykke's reading club discusses Patrick Flanery's novel 'Absolution', exploring life and secrets under apartheid in South Africa. Open to all who wish to share their reading experiences.
Screenwriter Adam Price discusses the creation of the new Danish musical OLIVIA - and the Shadow Dancers' Secret, exploring the challenges of writing for musical theatre and the story's roots in Køge's witch trials.
Author Rakel Haslund-Gjerrild and literature mediator Esben Møller Hansen discuss the linguistic challenges of translating the Bible for a new Danish edition - exploring how ancient words shape modern language.
Isabel Bramsen argues that peace arises through direct human encounters, not diplomatic summits. Drawing on her book, she explores how understanding can overcome conflict through examples ranging from sex strikes to everyday courage.
A hands-on bead-plate workshop where children create colorful patterns with midi beads under Maria's guidance, with designs ironed on site.
Hands-on introduction to 3D printing at Køge Library's Folkelab workshop, where you learn to prepare models, change filament, and follow the entire process from computer file to finished object.
Naval captain Alexander With discusses global security, great power competition, and its implications for Denmark and Europe.
A creative collage workshop for children and adults featuring old books, glitter and sparkles, part of Heksedage - a series exploring the witch figure and Køge's historical witch trials.
Lecturer Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi explores bacterial communication and her research journey - a personal story connecting science, identity, and the hidden world of microorganisms.
Archive director Anette Månsson reveals the story of Køge Huskors, a 17th-century witch trial where 16 women were accused of witchcraft. This lecture uncovers details from her museum exhibition research.
A quiet reading gathering at Køge Library where children aged 9+ read together, take part in a quiz about children's books and comics, and enjoy a pizza break.
Learn to use the Brother PP1 SKiTCH embroidery machine and design app at Køge Library. No experience needed.
Professor Peter Teglberg Madsen from Aarhus University delivers a livestreamed lecture on whales - their role as apex predators, how researchers now track them at extreme depths, and possibilities for sustainable coexistence.
Theatre director Søren Møller shares insights into creating large-scale musicals, with a focus on the new original musical OLIVIA and the role of AI in contemporary musical production.
Book Club discusses Olga Ravn's novel 'The Adult Child' about a woman accused of witchcraft in 17th-century North Jutland. Librarian Flora Juul Ørskov leads the discussion.
Creative workshop where children and adults make decorative wreaths from bells, branches and crystals as part of the Heksedage festival in Køge.
A creative workshop for children aged 5 and up to make their own bewitched lantern with witches, bats, and cats that projects onto the wall in the dark.
A creative workshop where children and families craft decorative bats from paint, eyes and glitter at Køge Library.
A full day at Køge Library exploring the witch through history, art, and nature, featuring workshops, a lecture on local witch trials, communal dining, and a ritual concert.
Maria Østerby Elleby presents a lecture on Køge's historical witches as part of the all-day event 'Witch in the Heart'.
VØLVE performs a ritual concert at Køge Bibliotek. The concert is part of the all-day event Heks i hjertet but can also be experienced as a standalone performance.
A guided walking tour through Køge where historian Mogens Rüdiger from Aalborg University discusses energy, resources and societal development. Approximately 4 km over around two hours.
Moon Yoga combines storytelling and yoga techniques on the night of the full moon. A cultural mediator and instructor guide participants through exercises and mobility training inspired by the sky and the changing seasons.
Five-week workshop where you design and 3D-print your own lamp with guidance from Ungdomsskolen. Open to all skill levels.
A feminist workshop with rituals and reflection exercises where two witches explore the suppression of the female body and sensuality through theory and practice.
A book club discussion of the historical novel 'Rasmus Nielsøn' by Rasmus Daugbjerg, led by librarian Esben Hansen.
Lykke's reading club discusses Henriette Houth's novel about family trauma and choosing life. Open to anyone interested in sharing their reading experiences.
Søren Koch guides listeners through the 1960s beat era, exploring how Danish musicians transformed British influences into their own sound. A multimedia presentation combining live music, historical instruments and local Køge music history.
Literature facilitator Esben Hansen discusses Rasmus Daugbjerg's novel 'Rasmus Nielsøn', a modern take on a folk tale set in 1500s Denmark featuring a mermaid and a court poet.
Professional illustrator Koko Kimura from Tokyo teaches manga and anime drawing, covering fundamental techniques and helping you develop your own artistic style.
Learn to embroider on recycled book pages with artist Marianne Nysted and create unique embroidered artworks.
A librarian reads song lyrics and literary excerpts while you knit and chat. Coffee and tea included; all skill levels welcome.
Meet the creators of the Mira comic series and create your own comic strip. Pizza for all afterwards.
The Book Club discusses Cecilie Lind's novel 'Pigedyr', a poetic work about a girl named Sara navigating puberty, desire, and the boundary between power and vulnerability.
Ann-Louise Bergström presents her graphic novel 'Matilda Effect', revealing the stories of four female polio researchers whose contributions were erased from history - a talk about science, epidemics, and women's role in medical history.
Creative Christmas bead-plate workshop at Køge Library - make festive decorations, gifts, or ornaments with staff assistance.
Children's activity where you decorate gingerbread hearts after a story reading. Perfect for kids from 5 years old.
A creative workshop where you make collages from comics, newspapers and illustrations. Open to children from 8 years old, teenagers and adults.
Learn to weave traditional Danish Christmas hearts with artist Maria from Billedskolen. Templates and materials provided; prior experience helpful but not required.
Visit the elf cellar at Køge Library and discover a magical Christmas setting with authentic elf hideaways.
Lykke's reading club discusses Keld Conradsen's novel 'Stemte s'er' about a man uncovering his mother's hidden past as a refugee from East Prussia. A session on resilience and spiritual preparedness in uncertain times.
Open workshop at Folkelab, Køge Library's makerspace for experimenting with technology and crafts. Every Thursday from 3 p.m.
Documentary about climate change in Nordic communities, followed by a discussion with local experts and director Phie Ambo.