FAQ – Corona and the Library

Here you will find all answers for Frequently Asked Questions – updated janurary 14th 2022.

You have to wear a face mask or shield when you visit the libraries – children up to the age of 12 are excluded. Please be aware that we all still need to keep our distance from each other and focus on good hand hygiene. And if you are not feeling well please stay at home.

Gentofte Libraries follow the health authorities' recommendations and the Ministry of Culture's guidelines for libraries.

When do I need to show a corona vaccination passport?

You must show a corona vaccination passport when you attend a cultural event for which you have booked a ticket.

You do not have to show a corona vaccination passport when you visit the library to borrow books, read newspapers or when you use the library as a meeting place, e.g. reading clubs, conversation salons and so forth.

Please keep yourself up to date via the event calendar

When is my library open?

All libraries in Gentofte are open as usual. But we have special openings hours for christmas.

På Gentoftes bydelsbiblioteker kan du lukke dig ind med sundhedskort mellem kl. 6 og 24. The library is open in the usual self-service hours where there are no staff. You just have to let yourself in with your yellow card.

You can find our opening hours on genbib.dk/biblioteker

Can I use a computer, print and copy at the library?

Yes. Just please remember to keep your distance and use sanitizer after using the equipment.

I have a ticket for a cancelled workshop or event. Do I need to do anything?

No, you will be contacted directly if you have paid for a ticket. Some activities will take place online.

Please keep yourself up to date via the event calendar.

I get my material from Biblioteket Kommer. Is this still possible?

Yes, Biblioteket Kommer is still working for those who are signed up for the service.

How can I use the library from home?

You can still borrow e-books, e-audiobooks and stream films.

Please see all the different possibilities on our website.

Any further questions?

Please send an email to bibliotek@gentofte.dk. You can also call us at 3998 5800 Monday-Friday from 10.00-16.00 and Saturday + Sunday from 10.00-14.00.