Valby Library occupies the oldest building in the district - a cavalry school from 1722 that has been extended several times since. It sits close to Valby Station, opposite Spinderiet, and houses a children's library with play areas, a study zone, a comic collection and a newspaper reading room. The library also runs author evenings, children's theatre, reading clubs and exhibitions. A colourful mural by local artist Gunnar Wille decorates the gable. A new library is being built on Hanne Varmings Plads and is expected to open in early 2028.
Annexstræde 2, 2500 Valby
A guided shared reading of stories and poems led by Bente Kristiansen, with coffee and group discussion at Valby Library.
A shared reading session with recitation and discussion led by reading guide Bente Kristiansen at Valby Library.
Poeternes Klub holds its first meeting at Valby Library. A creative community for adults where members write, read and discuss literature together.
Free writing workshop on crime fiction with author Jesper Stein. Learn about plot, characters, and classic techniques before writing your first crime novel.
Author evening with Caspar Eric presenting his poetry collection 'Crip', exploring disability and difference in Denmark. Free entry, but registration required.
Leading climate researcher Professor Sebastian Mernild explores the latest climate science, future impacts, and solutions in a public lecture at Valby Library.
Teater AstaBasta brings Halfdan Rasmussen's classic ABC to life with songs, puppetry, and storytelling. A colourful show for children from 4 years old.
A lecture on sleep and brain function with Thomas Thaulov Raab, exploring why we sleep and what sleep does to the brain.
A Sunday conversation about Hungarian footballer Ferenc Puskás, his flight to Real Madrid after the 1956 Soviet invasion, and questions of betrayal and life's defining choices, hosted by authors Peter Rewers and Tonny Vorm.
Learn worldbuilding techniques from a lecturer and author who has studied the fictional universes behind major films, games, and TV series.
Author Nanna Holm discusses her debut novel 'Røde Port', exploring themes of community, loss, and memory in a story about people caught between childhood and adulthood.
Translator Mette Holm explores Haruki Murakami's work and presents female Japanese authors she has brought to Danish readers.
A lecture on how Korea became a global cultural powerhouse through K-pop, TV series, and film. Signe Lilja traces the story behind Hallyu - the Korean Wave.
Picture book reading with biscuits at Valby Library's Children's Library - a short session for young children and their caregivers.
Author Helle Merete Brix leads a writing workshop on autofiction, memories and autobiography with exercises, presentations and discussion.
Author Kim Andrea Brofeldt presents her new book about friendship and identity with time for conversation, cheese, and wine.
Moster Zilette performs original children's songs with hand puppets and stories from everyday life. Free concert for ages 1-7.
Valby Library celebrates its new morning hours with community singing, coffee and cake. All are welcome to join the librarians in song.
Peter Dyreborg performs a special show about Henrik Nordbrandt with poetry, anecdotes and audience discussion, accompanied by wine and cheese.
A summer reading challenge at Valby Library where children compete against the librarians - if the kids win, the celebration includes water balloons and refreshments.