From parchment to pixels – discover your national library!
Photographer: Jens Östman, Kungliga biblioteket

From parchment to pixels – discover your national library!

Kungliga biblioteket

Open with free admission 6 PM to 12 AM

The National Library of Sweden collects everything published in the country – from books and newspapers to music and video games. During the evening, the library will offer historical lectures and magnificent Baroque music. Brave visitors can also behold the legendary Devil’s Bible.

Programme activities

18:00 - 00:00 — The News Reading Room

Explore almost 400 years of Swedish press history.

18:00 - 18:15 — Vintage commercials

View a selection of classic Swedish TV commercials.

19:00 - 19:30 — KB: The history and collections

Presentation on the National Library’s history and collections.

20:00 - 21:00 — Memory of the nation – collecting everything!

A short documentary with English subtitles followed by a conversation in Swedish.

21:00 - 22:00 — Echoes of the 17th century – Georg Arnold’s world of music

Introducing a unique work from 1651 in collaboration with the Mälardalen Baroque Ensemble.

23:00 - 23:30 — Codex Gigas – the movie about The Devil's Bible

Experience the captivating and haunting story of the world's largest medieval manuscript.

23:30 - 00:00 — Vintage commercials

View a selection of classic Swedish TV commercials.

Additional information

The library's café Valfrid is open throughout the evening, with full serving rights. The café offers light meals, pastries, and a variety of beverages.

Kungliga biblioteket's website

Location

Address: Humlegårdsgatan 26

Nearest station: Östermalmstorg

Uppladdad evenemangsbild
Photographer: Jens Östman, Kungliga biblioteket
Uppladdad evenemangsbild
Photographer: Kungliga biblioteket
Uppladdad evenemangsbild
Photographer: Kungliga biblioteket
Uppladdad evenemangsbild
Photographer: Jens Gustavsson, Kungliga biblioteket
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