Biblioteket Frederiksberg

What Biblioteket Frederiksberg does

Biblioteket Frederiksberg is the public library system serving Frederiksberg municipality, an urban district within the Copenhagen metropolitan area of Denmark. Founded in 1837 and operated as a department of Frederiksberg Kommune, the library serves all residents of the municipality through four physical branches — Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek (the main library on Falkoner Plads), Biblioteket Danasvej, Biblioteket Godthåbsvej, and Medborgercentret Nordens Plads (a combined library branch and community center). The institution employs approximately 41 staff and provides services free of charge, consistent with Danish library legislation mandating universal free access to public library materials.

The library's core offering spans traditional physical lending (books, magazines, films, music) and a comprehensive digital ecosystem comprising the Appen Biblioteket mobile app, eReolen (e-books and audiobooks), Filmstriben (streaming), and PressReader (newspapers and magazines in 60+ languages). Beyond lending, the library delivers a year-round programming calendar including concerts, theater, lectures, reading communities, children's activities (such as the annual Sommerbogen reading campaign and the Små Synger music sessions with Musikhøjskolen), guided shared-reading sessions, and accessibility-focused services including the Sunflower Program, teleloops, and AutismGoTo sensory guides. Strategic partnerships with cultural, educational, and civic organizations extend its reach into early-childhood enrichment, jazz history, Baltic-refugee history, and AI literacy.

Biblioteket Frederiksberg operates as a non-commercial public institution with no disclosed revenue, subscription fees, or product sales. All operations are funded by the parent municipality, Frederiksberg Kommune. The library has no proprietary technology stack; its digital services rely entirely on third-party national platforms. There is no headcount growth, geographic expansion beyond Frederiksberg municipality, or product-line extension beyond digital lending on the horizon, and the institution does not pursue fundraising, M&A, or venture funding. Its investment relevance is therefore primarily as a stable, statutory public-services counterparty and a benchmark for municipal cultural-infrastructure operating models rather than as a growth or venture asset.

Name

Biblioteket Frederiksberg

Legal name

Biblioteket Frederiksberg

Website

https://fkb.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biblioteket Frederiksberg is the publicly funded municipal library system of Frederiksberg municipality in Copenhagen, Denmark. It serves all residents free of charge through four branches, a mobile app, and digital lending via eReolen, Filmstriben, and PressReader, alongside cultural programming and accessibility services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Libraries and Archives (519210)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Library & Education Audiobook Distribution (Public Libraries, Schools, Academic) (MPAJAIAE), Audio Learning Content (Podcasts, Audiobooks, Listening Programs) (EDAGALAM)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community lending
• Digital reading platforms
• Cultural programming
• Municipal library system

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Public Funding: Biblioteket Frederiksberg is a public institution funded by Frederiksberg Municipality. Services are provided free of charge to all citizens. The library's operations are governed by Denmark's library legislation, which mandates free access to library materials for residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biblioteket Frederiksberg is a publicly funded municipal library system that provides free lending of physical books, magazines, films, and music through four branch locations in Frederiksberg municipality. It also offers digital lending of e-books, audiobooks, newspapers, magazines, and streaming films via the Biblioteket mobile app and national platforms (eReolen, Filmstriben, PressReader). Beyond lending, it delivers a year-round calendar of free cultural programming including reading communities, workshops, concerts, lectures, author events, and children's activities, plus free community meeting space at Medborgercentret Nordens Plads.

Product overview

Biblioteket Frederiksberg is a municipal public library system offering both physical and digital lending services across multiple branches. The core offerings include traditional book lending, digital platforms (eReolen, PressReader, Filmstriben), and the Biblioteket mobile app. The library also provides reading communities, workshops, guided reading sessions, children's activities, and audio installations. Services are delivered through Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek, Biblioteket Danasvej, Biblioteket Godthåbsvej, and Medborgercentret Nordens Plads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Appen Biblioteket: Mobile application for accessing library services digitally
• eReolen
• Filmstriben
• PressReader

Products and services

• Physical Library Lending (Fysisk bibliotekslån) Free traditional lending of books, magazines, films, music, and other physical materials across the library's four branch locations for residents of Frederiksberg.
• eReolen (e-books and audiobooks) Free digital lending platform providing e-books and audiobooks, accessible to library members with a Frederiksberg library card.
• PressReader (newspapers and magazines) Free digital access to newspapers and magazines from over 60 countries in more than 60 languages, accessible with library membership.
• Filmstriben (film streaming) Free streaming of Danish and international films through the Filmstriben platform, accessible with library membership.
• Appen Biblioteket (Library mobile app) Mobile application providing access to the library's catalog, reservations, loan management, and links to digital resources including eReolen, Filmstriben, PressReader, and podcasts.
• Reading Communities (Læsefællesskaber) Free book clubs and reading communities organized by the library covering themes including fiction, comics, French literature, crime fiction, science, and Persian literature.
• Sommerbogen (Summer Reading Campaign) Annual nationwide summer reading campaign for children and youth (ages 6-15), running from June 12 to August 14, encouraging summer reading through challenges and prize drawings.
• Højtlæsning for voksne (Reading Aloud for Adults) Weekly free reading aloud sessions for adults held at Frederiksberg Hovedbibliotek, featuring various themes, classics, and staff favorites.
• Guided Fælleslæsning (Guided Shared Reading) Free guided shared reading sessions for adults held every other Wednesday, providing a safe reading community experience.
• Workshops and Lectures (Workshops og foredrag) Free educational workshops and lectures covering topics including AI literacy, technology understanding, creative crafts, and science.
• Lydbrøndene (Sound Wells / Audio Journey) Interactive sound installation on Solbjerg Plads featuring eight imaginative soundscapes for children ages 3-9, created in collaboration with Frederiksberg Lydbrøndelauget.
• Community Venue Hire at Medborgercentret Nordens Plads Free meeting room hire for community-driven and volunteer activities at Medborgercentret Nordens Plads, available to civic organizations and volunteer groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free access to all library services for all Frederiksberg residents, funded by municipal taxes.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Musikhøjskolen – Frederiksberg Musik- og KulturskolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusikhøjskolen co-hosts 'Små Synger' — a weekly music and song session for children aged 2-6 years at the main library. The collaboration combines the music school's teaching expertise with the library's community programming, delivering early childhood music and language enrichment. Sessions are led by a Musikhøjskolen instructor and one of the library's children's culture facilitators.
• Frederiksberg LydbrøndelaugetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library collaborates with the Frederiksberg Sound Well Association to present the 'Tag på lydrejse' (Audio Journey) activity for children aged 3-9 years. The association designs and installs 'Lydbrøndene' (sound wells) at Solbjerg Plads, and the library integrates these into a reading and exploration activity, with sound design by Ingeborg Okkels. The activity runs daily throughout July, combining physical installation, literary content, and urban exploration.
• RÆSON and ÆRA magazinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe library co-hosts the 'RÆSON: Teknologiens monstre' (Technology's Monsters) event with RÆSON and ÆRA magazines, featuring a discussion on AI with three authors. RÆSON and ÆRA provide promotional offers to attendees. The event takes place in the Bibliotekssalen, with the library providing the venue and audience.
• Foreningen Danmark–LetlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library co-hosts the lecture 'Flugten fra Stalin' (Flight from Stalin) with Foreningen Danmark–Letland, focusing on Baltic refugees in post-WWII Denmark. The association provides content expertise and co-branding for the event, held in the library's Litteraturens Sal.
• Center For Dansk Jazzhistorie and JazzDanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe library co-hosts the concert-lecture 'Lyden af Globalisering – Da jazzen kom til Danmark' as part of JazzDanmark's 'Dansk Jazz 100 År' (100 Years of Danish Jazz) project. The Bart Lewis JUBILEE trio performs with researcher Mikkel Vad, in collaboration with Center For Dansk Jazzhistorie, exploring early Danish jazz history. This is also part of Århundredets Festival.
• AutismGoTocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutismGoTo has created a social (sensory) guide for Biblioteket Frederiksberg and Medborgercentret Nordens Plads, providing detailed room-by-room descriptions to help autistic visitors navigate the spaces. The library stocks physical copies of the guide and links to it on its accessibility page, supporting inclusion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• New York Public Library: Iconic large-scale public library system offering physical lending, digital access, extensive cultural programming, and community hubs. Comparable in mandate and breadth of services, though at a vastly larger scale than Biblioteket Frederiksberg.
• British Library: UK national library with a broader remit across national collections, research, and public services. Comparable in offering free public access to physical and digital resources, but operates at a national rather than municipal level.

Regional players

• Stockholms Stadsbibliotek: Stockholm's municipal public library system. Comparable in scale and breadth of services (branch network, digital offerings, cultural programming), operating under Swedish public library legislation but in a different national market.
• Bibliothèque municipale de Lyon: Large French municipal library network serving Greater Lyon. Comparable in mandate (free public access, cultural programming, digital lending) with similar scope of branch operations and community programming, but in a different country.

Others

• Bibliotheca (Library Ideas): Global provider of library technology, RFID solutions, and self-service kiosks used by public libraries including Biblioteket Frederiksberg. An ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor, supplying the infrastructure backbone for physical lending operations.
• OverDrive (Libby): Leading digital library platform for e-books, audiobooks, and streaming used by public libraries worldwide. Adjacent to the Danish eReolen ecosystem, providing similar digital lending infrastructure and content aggregation for libraries.
• Hoopla (Midwest Tape): Digital content platform for libraries offering e-books, audiobooks, music, and video. Comparable function to Filmstriben and eReolen, providing library patrons with on-demand digital content access.

Direct peers

• Odense Bibliotekerne: Odense's municipal public library system. Provides the same suite of free services, digital lending, and cultural programming as Biblioteket Frederiksberg, making it a structural and operational peer within the Danish municipal library framework.
• Aarhus Kommunes Biblioteker: Public library system for Aarhus, Denmark. Operates under the same Danish library legislation with free access, offering physical lending, events, and digital platforms (eReolen, PressReader). Same operating model and funding structure.
• Københavns Biblioteker: Copenhagen's municipal public library system serving the neighboring capital area. Directly comparable in services (physical lending, digital platforms, cultural programming) and legislation, with a much larger footprint and similar operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/frederiksbergbib
• Instagraminstagram.com/biblioteketfrederiksberg/?hl=da
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biblioteketfrederiksberg

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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