In English

There are no charges on registration or for borrowing books, games, music, etc., from the library.

In the libraries, you can also read newspapers, view exhibitions, or take part in events. We have free Wi-Fi and computers, so you can check your email, chat, write, or surf the Internet. You do not need to be a patron to use these services.

• Children under the age of 18 must have their parents' signature to get a library card.
• Adults use their "sundhedskort" (Health Insurance Card) as a library card.
• If you don't have a "sundhedskort," you must produce other valid identification documenting your fixed address.
• Special rules apply to firms and institutions. Please ask at the circulation desk.
• The library card/"sundhedskort" is personal, and you are responsible for all the items borrowed with it.
• Please contact the library if your card is stolen or lost, and we will block the card in order to avoid abuse. If you loose your library card, a new one will cost you 11 DKK.
• Always let the library know if you change your address or email.

In the case of items particularly in demand, the library may establish a shorter loan period. Under normal circumstances, most items have a loan period of 30 days and must be returned to the library within this time. You can also extend a loan either online or by contacting the circulation desk at the library. You can do this three times for a given item unless the item in question has been put on hold by another patron.

The deadline for the timely return of items is printed on your receipt. You can also find it by logging on to our website. To do so and to use the library's self-service checkouts, you will need a PIN code, which you will receive when you are registered as a patron.

All your loans must be registered in the library's system before you leave the library. You do this at the self-service checkouts. If you experience any difficulties, please ask a member of staff to assist you.

The library's items are secured against theft.

You can reserve items that are on loan either online via the homepage or by phoning the library. To place a hold online, you will need your PIN code.

HvidovreBibliotekerne participates in the Danish InterLibrary Loan system. If we do not have a particular item in our collection, we can often acquire it via the InterLibrary Loan system.

When reserved items are ready for you, you will receive a notification from the library. Remember to keep your record up to date with your address, phone number, and email address to ensure we can reach you.

If you return items late, you will have to pay a late fee according to the established rate. The charges are determined by the local council of Hvidovre. You can see the prices in the link below (in Danish) or ask a member of staff.

There are reduced late fees for children younger than 15 years old.

The library can exclude you from borrowing in case of infringement of the regulations or if you owe DKK 200 or more in late fees.

If you damage or do not return the library's items, you will have to pay compensation.

The library does not assume responsibility if borrowed items damage your computer or other equipment.