Welcome to Ballerup Public Libraries
Here you can find information about the use of the libraries in Ballerup
Welcome to Ballerup Libraries!
Everyone is welcome at Ballerup Libraries – a free space for learning, culture, and community.
You’ll find our libraries and cultural centres in Skovlunde, Måløv, and Ballerup – places full of knowledge, experiences, and activities for both children and adults.
Using the library is free, and once you’re registered, you can borrow books and much more to take home, as well as enjoy the many facilities we offer. We also provide access to a wide range of digital resources, many of which are available in English. Registration only requires your MitID and takes just a few minutes!
At Ballerup Libraries, we offer a wide range of regular activities and community events. Our goal is to make knowledge and culture accessible to everyone. From courses and author talks to inspiring talks and creative workshops, each event is designed to spark new ideas and offer fresh perspectives in an open, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere.
Below, you’ll find information about registering and our offers for families, students, and more.
Remember – our staff are always happy to help if you have any questions!
We look forward to seeing you at Ballerup Bibliotek, Skovlunde Kulturhus, or Måløv Kulturhus!
Registration and use is free of charge:
Everyone is welcome to use the library, regardless of nationality. Membership is free and open to both adults and children. Once registered, you can borrow materials and access a range of digital resources.
Adults
To register, you must be at least 18 years old. Online registration requires MitID.
Children and People Under 18
Parents or legal guardians can register children under 18. Online registration requires MitID.
To become a library member, you must have read and accepted our library regulations and fees and be informed about how we process your personal data.
Having trouble registering? Visit us during staffed opening hours, and our staff will be happy to help you or your child become a library user.
Activities & English Newsletter
Stay up to date with events in English – and get book recommendations, invitations, and the latest news about what’s happening at your local library and cultural centre. The newsletter is sent every 2–3 months.
Click here to see the full calendar of events taking place in our cultural centres and libraries (in Danish).
For children and their families
Children are always welcome at Ballerup Libraries, where a whole universe of fun, learning, reading, and play awaits – and of course, lots of books! Please note that children should be accompanied by an adult.
Visit Spor 3 at Ballerup Library – a magical reading universe for children aged 0–6, where play and stories go hand in hand. Discover imaginative vehicles, inspiring stops, and even a space rocket!
Also explore our children’s libraries in Måløv and Skovlunde.
Borrow materials in your language
Once you’re registered, you can borrow books, films, audiobooks, and newspapers in many languages other than Danish.
Our international collection includes books in English, German, French, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Russian.
We also offer children’s books in other languages.
Bibliotek.dk
As a registered borrower, you can search, request and borrow books in foreign languages from all Danish libraries through bibliotek.dk, and have them delivered to your local library.
The site gives you access to physical books, e-books and other materials in many languages.
Read online
With your library login, you can access a wide range of online newspapers and magazines.
PressReader gives you access to more than 7.000 international newspapers and magazines. The publications come from 120 countries and are available in 60 different languages.
eReolen Global offers around 10,000 English e-books and audiobooks for children and adults, as well as approximately 270 magazines. You can explore magazines on a variety of topics and enjoy books that provide great reading experiences for all ages.
To use PressReader and eReolen Global, you must live in Ballerup Municipality and be a registered library user.
Practise your Danish
Would you like to practise speaking Danish in a friendly and relaxed environment?
At Ballerup Library, you can join our “Tal Dansk Café” (Speak Danish Café) and improve your Danish through conversation with others.
Every Thursday from 5–7 PM, volunteers from the Red Cross host the language café. Here, you can practise everyday Danish, meet new people, and get help with things like understanding letters, reading newspapers, or writing job applications, CVs, or homework.
The café is informal and open to everyone who wants to practise Danish. It’s free – no registration required. Just drop by!
Click here to read more about Tal Dansk Café / Improve your Danish (English version at the bottom of the page).
Visit our libraries
We look forward to welcoming you at our three locations:
Ballerup Bibliotek
Banegårdspladsen 1
2750 Ballerup
Kulturhus Måløv
Måløv Hovedgade 60
2760 Måløv
Skovlunde Kulturhus
Bybjergvej 10
2740 Skovlunde
House Rules - April 2026
👧🧒 Welcome to Ballerup Libraries!
– House Rules for Children & Adults
The library is a place where everyone should feel comfortable and welcome.
That is why we have a few important rules:
🤝 Be Kind and Show Consideration
- Speak kindly to others.
- Use headphones when listening to music, watching films, or gaming.
- Speak quietly on the phone so others can concentrate – please do not use speakerphone.
🪑 Take Care of the Library
- Treat books, games, furniture, and library spaces with care.
- If you move chairs or tables, please put them back afterwards.
- Clean up after yourself when you are finished.
🍎 Food and Drinks
- You are welcome to eat at the library if you clean up completely afterwards.
- Food must not smell strongly or make a mess.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed in Spor 3. You may eat in the lunch area on the first floor.
🚭 Smoking and Intoxicants
- Smoking, e-cigarettes, and alcohol are not allowed anywhere in the library.
👨👩👧 Children and Adults
- You may stay at the library without an adult if you can take care of yourself and follow the rules.
- If the staff assess that you are unable to follow the rules on your own, you must stay with an adult.
- In Spor 3, all children must always be accompanied by an adult.
🕊️ When We Share the Space
- The library is a place for play, learning, and quiet time – there must be room for everyone.
- Sleeping in the library is not allowed.
- Please only visit if you are feeling well and are not contagious.
7. Special Rules for Self-Service Opening Hours
- You may use the library during self-service opening hours if you are over 18 years old or accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Access to the library is granted using your personal health card and the code you receive when registering as a library user. You may not let others into the library.
- Windows and fire doors must not be opened.
👋 The Staff Are Here to Help
- Always listen to the staff and follow their instructions – they are here to help.
- If the staff become concerned about a child, they will contact the child’s parent or guardian.
Thank you for helping make the library a welcoming place for everyone 💚