Øbro Jagtvej Bibliotek opened in 1922 and has been at Jagtvej 227 since 1953, situated between Fælledparken and the composers' quarter in outer Østerbro. The four-storey building houses a children's section on the ground floor, citizen services and book lending on the first floor, and study spaces with the adult collection on the upper floors. The library holds a wide range of books and regularly hosts literary events, author evenings and workshops for all ages.
Jagtvej 227, 2100 København Ø
Mon-Thu 10:00-19:00, Fri 12:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-14:00, Sun closed
Librarians share their autumn book recommendations on the theme of history's great dramas and quiet fates, with bubbles and snacks in a cosy café setting.
Historian Maria Østerby Elleby explores the witch hunts of 17th-century Denmark, where over a thousand people were convicted and executed. Part of Copenhagen Public Library's science festival.
Author and journalist Pia Fris Laneth presents a lecture on Tove Ditlevsen, a central voice in Danish literature and pioneer of working-class women's narratives.
Lea Korsgaard explores her year-long quest to see all Danish butterfly species, weaving together nature, philosophy, and existential questions about life and rebirth.
Librarians recommend autumn's best reads in a relaxed setting with sparkling wine and snacks at the library's Bogcafé.
Two-hour family history writing workshop with author Marie Østergaard Knudsen, teaching you how to write engagingly about your family and personal life.