For children and their adults
We offer activities for children and their adults in their spare time. Here you will find our children's events and practical information about a visit with children in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen.
Events and exhibitions
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage.
New exhibition
Photography Now!
The Black Diamond
The Superstar Syndrome
Nicolas Winding Refn brings Hans Christian Andersen’s dark side to life at The Black Diamond
The Black Diamond, Old Reading Room
Old Reading Room is one of the library's study reading rooms, and it is known and loved for its special atmosphere. The reading room is located in The Black Diamond in Copenhagen.
November
Thursday 5 November 2026
at 17:00
Treasures from the Collections: Denmark in Postcards
ANNUAL PASS ONLY – Discover Royal Danish Library’s extensive collection of historic postcards depicting Danish towns, villages and landscapes from the twentieth century.
Sunday 8 November 2026
at 10:00
Children's Library: Make a star lamp
Our children's universe is open every Sunday. You can explore the imaginative world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for the whole family to have fun.
Monday 9 November 2026
at 16:30
BookTalks: Nikolai Torgersen
Experience the Norwegian author Nikolai Torgersen behind the novel Streets I Have Lived at BookTalks on 9 November.
Monday 9 November 2026
at 19:00
International Authors' Stage: Dag Johan Haugerud (NO)
Norwegian literature, film and art are flourishing like never before, and Dag Johan Haugerud is a prime example with his film trilogy Sex, Dreams, Love and his latest novel Sjelesorg.
Tuesday 10 November 2026
at 19:30
Pianists in the Diamond: Antti Siirala (FI) playing Schubert and Debussy
Experience the Finnish master as he explores Schubert’s great sonata and Debussy’s evocative preludes.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
at 16:30
BETWEEN VOICES: Reading Club – 'Social class, Abuse and Pattern Breaking'
Join our reading club as we explore the theme of 'social class, abuse and pattern breaking' based on the two Danish novels Vi er rigtige engle by Dean Butt and Bunker by Thomas Bach.
Wednesday 11 November 2026
at 16:30
Reading Salon 5:6
Shh...now it's reading time. Turn off your phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment. The beautiful Old Reading Room forms the setting, and the soundscape is quiet baroque music.
Thursday 12 November 2026
at 16:00
Book Thursday in the Library Garden in November, Aarhus
We invite you to Book Thursdays in collaboration with Aarhus University Press on one Thursday each month.
Exhibitions
Nicolas Winding Refn brings H.C. Andersen's dark side to life
The Superstar Syndrome
The Black Diamond
From: Friday 21 May 2027
Exhibition
Press Photo of the Year 2025
Royal Danish Library in Aarhus
Until: Saturday 7 November 2026
New exhibition
Photography Now!
The Black Diamond
Until: Sunday 24 January 2027
Exhibition
The troll Lomme Ulrik visits
Royal Danish Library in Aarhus
Until: Thursday 7 January 2027
An Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
Everything you did not know we had
Victor Albecksvej, Aarhus
Until: Saturday 14 November 2026
Collection exhibition on photography
The world around us
The Black Diamond
Until: Sunday 3 January 2027
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
The Black Diamond
Permanent
More about culture in The Black Diamond
The Black Diamond, Copenhagen
In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and events, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.
Students Only!
Students Only! is Royal Danish Library's free membership club for students. Join and get tickets for DKK 40 and last-minute offers on cultural events at The Black Diamond.
Green Attraction
The exhibitions at The Black Diamond are Green Attraction certified
Use your Culture Pass in The Black Diamond
Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 who have been given a Culture Pass can use it for The Black Diamond's exhibitions, concerts and events.
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