Literature and talks in Stockholm

Explore Stockholm with the Lola Akinmade Åkerström BookClub Tour. This guided walk highlights Afro-Swedish history, literary sites featured in Lola’s books, and cozy fika stops. Join engaging discussions with fellow readers and support the Afro-Swedish community.

How is a museum's collection shaped—and by whom? Welcome to a program about historical and contemporary institutional structures and their significance for which artists, stories, and perspectives are given space.

Meet Patrick Radden Keefe in conversation with Björn af Kleen at Internationell författarscen on October 20. Patrick Radden Keefe is an author and one of the more prominent journalists in the USA today, working for The New Yorker magazine. He is currently in the spotlight with "Oligarkens son" – a t

What role does music play when saying goodbye to someone? Join the Music and Theatre Library of Sweden for a programme exploring the history, meaning and role of funeral music. Discover how music has helped people through the ages to express grief, preserve memories and say farewell.

The author Mikaela Kindblom talks about Greta Garbo based on Scott Reisfield’s new book, Greta Garbo and the Rise of the Modern Woman. It is the first book about Garbo to be written by one of her relatives. Find out more on the organiser’s website.

Join Gaea Schoeters in conversation with Agri Ismaïl at Internationell författarscen on October 21. The acclaimed Belgian author is currently in the spotlight with "Trofé," a novel that incisively, unsettlingly, and with literary precision exposes power, morality, and the Western gaze on Africa. Fol

Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, acclaimed professor of biology and bestselling author, joins cultural journalist Ellinor Skagegård for a conversation about the complexity of nature, the hidden life of forests and our place in the ecosystem. This autumn, Anne makes her debut as a novelist with Eremitsommar,

Hair slicked back with Brylcreem, the moped parked outside. 1950s Stockholm was a city in transition, and the city worried about what young people would get up to if no one kept an eye on them. Historian Douglas Mörth, who researches Stockholm's municipal youth centers, talks about raggare culture (

The conversation series where we discuss how design can contribute to positive societal development continues this fall. How do designers work to find solutions to complex problems? The second guest this fall is Professor Roberto Verganti, who researches design and emotions. Here in conversation wit

The literary stage opens with a launch event. Poets Lina Hagelbäck and Vendela Fredicson join Il Merlo to invite writers and poets to share their work – note that readings are in Swedish. The opening night welcomes Eva Runefelt, Azade Azad and Helena Boberg. This will be a recurring event. Check he

Fantastika 2026 is the national science fiction- and fantasy convention in Sweden, Swecon. It is both a literary festival and a fan gathering where authors and readers meet and discuss. The programme includes lectures, panel discussions, workshops etc in three parallel tracks. Guests of honour are t

How did our modern beach and bathing life come about? In the 19th century, when people began to swim in the sea, it was purely for medical reasons. How, when, and why did this eventually change? How did people experience their bodies while bathing, and how did they bathe? Researcher Wiebke Kolbe exp

The Swedish series "Bacon & Egg" celebrates a new book release at Serieteket with visits from the creators Patrik Norrman and Jimmy Wallin. There will be discussions, book sales, signings, and possibly some bar mingling.

The Swedish Veterans Association invites you to United Nations Day at Sjöhistoriska Museum, Stockholm. 15.00–16.45: Talks in Ragnar Östberg Hall. Lars Lundberg presents his book on Sweden’s civilian peace missions. Jonas Alberoth discusses the UN today and tomorrow. 16.45: Torchlight procession from

New perspectives on the future and working life. How do you find your path in culture and work? Welcome to an inspirational evening for those aged 16–29, featuring discussions, poetry, stand-up, and personal stories. Meet people working in fields such as journalism, performing arts, poetry, and yout

She is known for her amazing books about animals and nature, but perhaps most for her books about different dinosaurs. With a highly popular summer radio show, adults also got to dive into the world that has fascinated children for more than a decade. Now Sarah Sheppard is coming to Midsommarkransen

Come and listen to a spooky story at the library! We will read "Furan" by Lisen Adbåge and as many other scary tales as we can fit in. For all children and their brave adults... Welcome!

On Sundays, a librarian reads picture books suitable for preschool-aged children. The whole family is welcome!

Come and listen to fun and exciting stories! No pre-registration required.

We meet about once a month to discuss a selected book while enjoying fika. We read modern novels as well as classics and sometimes a biography. The library provides the fika! Note! Fully booked!

Are you interested in reading and writing poetry? Then this is for you! We meet as the same group on two consecutive occasions to read and discuss poems by the poet Tua Forsström. After the first meeting, all participants receive a creative assignment to take home. During the second meeting, we pres

We read, sing, and recite rhymes with the youngest babies who have not yet started crawling. Every other Monday at 11:30 at Kista bibliotek. The booking is for one baby and one adult. Drop-in subject to availability. Contact: smabarn.kista.ssb@stockholm.se When you contact us via letter, email, or f

A warm welcome to Babybabbel! We read, rhyme, and sing with the little ones. Baby signs are used to stimulate language. For children between 5–18 months and their adults. Afterwards, there is time for mingling and fika. Booking opens three weeks before each session. 1 spot = 1 baby.

The Hässelby Gård Library book club "Bladvändarna" discusses Mian Lodalen's book "Lisa och Lilly". Lisa och Lilly is a novel about two young women in Stockholm at the beginning of the 20th century. Lisa and Lilly meet and quickly fall in love, but their relationship must be kept secret in a society

Come and listen to ghost stories, urban legends, and get eerily good book recommendations! Suitable for ages 8 and up. Larger groups need to book in advance.

Welcome to storytime! We will listen to tales that are both cozy and a little spooky. The books are suitable for children aged 3-6, but everyone is welcome.

A cozy time for the whole family, librarian Samira reads stories! For children around 2-7 years old with family.

Welcome to a cozy and inclusive storytime for children with different needs and abilities. We will read a book together in a calm environment with soft and cozy lighting. During the reading, it's perfectly fine to move around the room, make sounds, sit or lie down in different ways, take a break, or

What does it feel like in your stomach when you're standing at the starting line, waiting to take off running? In this interactive storytime, we explore Karin Cyrén's picture book "Maraton" along with playful elements about striving, waiting your turn, and having fun together. A warm and engaging mo

Do you dare to listen when it rustles in the dark? Welcome to a spooky reading session for those aged 6 and up! Join us for a time filled with excitement, mysterious events, and stories that give you a delightful thrill.

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself in a mysterious fog and had to decide which path to take? In "Välj väg ur dimman" by Petter Malmehed, you get to guide the story. During the reading, you'll make different choices that lead to new paths and unexpected events. Which path will you choos

Welcome to storytime in Arabic. A librarian will read Arabic picture books aloud. From age 3. Day: Mondays Time: 15:30 Location: Aktivitetsrummet

Do you like books? Do you like fika? Are you 7-9 years old? Perfect! Come and join our book club! We meet in the children's section on Monday, October 26, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. For the meeting, we will read En Myras liv by Linn Gottfridsson. The book is available to borrow from the children's sec

Welcome to storytime! A librarian reads new and classic picture book favorites.

Every other Monday from 16:15 to 15:45, the staff from Skarpnäcks bibliotek will be guest-starring in Bagarmossen. Come after preschool. We offer fruit and a story, song, or other cozy activities. No registration needed, just come! Turn off your phones and enjoy a pleasant time with your children af

Årsta Biblioteks Vänner invites you to a program with the current author, playwright, and culture writer Tone Schunnesson. She will talk about her acclaimed book "Ultravåld," an epic family drama about a dysfunctional family where trauma, violence, and sibling relationships are central. Her writing

This fall, you have two opportunities to meet Swedish authors and musicians who will discuss how their songwriting interacts with literary storytelling. On October 26, the acclaimed artist and songwriter Carl-Johan Vallgren will join Poul Perris for a conversation centered on "Kärleken," a autobiogr

The storytime is tailored for children with special needs. We will read the book "Kanske" and use our senses and bodies to make the reading experience more accessible and enriching. For children around 3-8 years old. Booking via email to hanna.roth@stockholm.se

We welcome children aged 0–3 years and new parents to a cozy baby storytime at Husby bibliotek! We will read stories, socialize, have a short guided tour of the library, and offer fika. The activity is in collaboration with Öppna förskolan in Husby. For children 0–3 years, new parents, and siblings.

It's the 19th century in Stockholm, and the black angel prowls around the thin walls of the orphanage. What is really happening in the city at this time? What does it look like? How does it smell? What moves in the shadows? And who exactly is Nattkorpen? Welcome to a reading, creative activities, fi