Østerbro Bibliotek opened in 1885 and is one of Copenhagen's oldest and largest public libraries. It has been on the ground floor of Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 19 since 1959, in the city's embassy quarter near the lakes. The bright, open space with large windows offers seating for students and casual readers alike. The children's section was refurbished in 2021, and the library regularly hosts author evenings, reading clubs and other events for all ages.
Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 19, 2100 København Ø
A guided group reading session with coffee and optional handicrafts at Østerbro Library, led by reading guide Maj.
A guided group reading session with coffee and optional handwork at Østerbro Library every other Monday.
A music quiz testing your knowledge of pop and rock from the 1950s to 2000s, with drinks and snacks included. Teams are formed on the day.
Philosopher Morten Grønborg discusses the origin of everything, the emergence of life, and the mystery of consciousness with three science communicators in separate conversations at Østerbro Library.
Journalist Klara Trebbien Rasmussen shares her undercover experiences from a Danish pig farm and discusses the ethical dilemmas surrounding animal welfare.
Philosopher Morten Grønborg discusses the cosmos, life, and consciousness with leading science communicators in a three-part series at Østerbro Library.
A music quiz featuring pop and rock hits from the 1950s to 2000s played on cassette tape, hosted by Carsten Bo. Teams compete using knowledge, speed, and strategy to win.
Anthropologist Inger Anneberg discusses pigs as intelligent beings and Denmark's relationship with farm animals, drawing on her book 'Hele svineriet'.
Author Kim Leine discusses his new novel "Olavs hus", which traces three generations of his Norwegian family through freedom, poverty, and religious fanaticism.
Literary critic Klaus Rothstein explores the life and work of Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset, from her masterpieces to her exile and conversion to Catholicism.
Author Jesper Wung-Sung discusses his new novel "Sandøs Rose", a retelling of Martin A. Hansen's classic "The Liar" from the perspective of Annmari.
Award-winning author Niels Krause-Kjær discusses his novel "Ude for uden", a generational story about young farmers in post-war Denmark and the shift from rural to urban culture.