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  • Sat Apr 18th

    Common Ground (Samvera) - nature walk

    Weekly event that brings together Icelandic learners and Icelandic speakers
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    Gerðuberg City Library

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  • Computer Assistance – Reykjavik City Library Grófin

    Do you need assistance with simple computer related tasks?
    Learn More
  • Let's chat with an accent!

    Free Icelandic practice meet-ups! Reading, craft, boardgames and more
    Learn More
  • Common ground – Samvera receives a grant

    A new project for people to connect.
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  • The Free Shop Temporarily Closed Due to Renovations

    Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations while the shop is closed.
    Learn More
  • Makerspace | Music & Visual Media in Grófin

    For those interested in music and multimedia.
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  • Podcast Studio & Media Space in Úlfarsárdalur

    Great space for meetings, workshops and podcast recording.
    Learn More
  • John Gaskin: The traveller's guide to classical philosophy
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    The traveller's guide to classical philosophy (Enska)

    By John Gaskin (2019)
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  • Rachel Chrastil: Bismarck's war : the Franco-Prussian war and the making of modern Europe
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    Bismarck's war : the Franco-Prussian war and the making of modern Europe (Enska)

    By Rachel Chrastil (2024)
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  • Lee Smolin: Einstein's unfinished revolution : the search for what lies beyond the quantum
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    Einstein's unfinished revolution : the search for what lies beyond the quantum (Enska)

    By Lee Smolin (2020)
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  • Tim Marshall: The future of geography : how power and politics in space will change our world
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    The future of geography : how power and politics in space will change our world (Enska)

    By Tim Marshall (2023)
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  • James Fox: The world according to colour : a cultural history
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    The world according to colour : a cultural history (Enska)

    By James Fox (2023)
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  • Júlíus Ó. Einarsson: Í framlínu : lögreglumenn segja frá
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    Í framlínu : lögreglumenn segja frá

    By Júlíus Ó. Einarsson (2026)
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  • Tristan Sicard: A field guide to cheese : how to select, enjoy, and pair the world's best cheeses
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    A field guide to cheese : how to select, enjoy, and pair the world's best cheeses (Enska)

    By Tristan Sicard (2018)
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  • Paul Gillingham: Mexico : a history
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    Mexico : a history (Enska)

    By Paul Gillingham (2025)
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  • Vigdis Hjorth: Det gode mennesket i Sandvika : en roman
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    Det gode mennesket i Sandvika : en roman (Norwegian)

    By Vigdis Hjorth (2025)
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  • Ida Therén: Det osynliga templet : en vision om Hilma af Klint
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    Det osynliga templet : en vision om Hilma af Klint (Swedish)

    By Ida Therén (2025)
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  • Sonia Hussain: Borde vara tacksam
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    Borde vara tacksam (Swedish)

    By Sonia Hussain (2024)
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  • Hannah Lie: Den lille kvinde fra Thule : Arnarulunnguaq
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    Den lille kvinde fra Thule : Arnarulunnguaq (Danish)

    By Hannah Lie (2025)
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  • Tina Trender: En bra man
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    En bra man (Swedish)

    By Tina Trender (2025)
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  • Nikolai Torgersen: Gater jeg har levd
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    Gater jeg har levd (Norwegian)

    By Nikolai Torgersen (2025)
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  • Per Petterson: Du er hjemme nå
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    Du er hjemme nå (Norwegian)

    By Per Petterson (2025)
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  • Oliver Lovrenski: Da vi var yngre : roman
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    Da vi var yngre : roman (Norwegian)

    By Oliver Lovrenski (2025)
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  • Events
  • Kids and Teens
  • Exhibitions
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Family Mornings | Toddler Time in Árbær

    Notaleg samverustund með yngstu kynslóðinni
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    Árbær City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Family Mornings | Toddler time

    Cozy mornings with the youngest ones - playing, reading and singing.
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    Grófin City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Family mornings | Toddler Time in Úlfarsárdalur

    Let’s meet in the Toddler Corner in Úlfarsárdalur!
    Learn More
    Úlfarsárdalur City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Handicraft Time in Spöngin

    Every Thursday from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Handicrafts & Book Chat

    Do you love knitting or crocheting as well as reading and chatting about good books?
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
  • Fri Apr 17th

    Get Together

    A relaxed, welcoming art gathering for refugees, applicants for international protection, immigrants
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    Wake up Spring | The search for the Golden Plover – Scavenger hunt

    The Golden Plover has arrived with spring!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    Wake up Spring | Plant Swap

    Let's swap plants!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    CANCELLED | Find your summer gift in the Freeshop

    Find the perfect summer gift in the Freeshop
    Learn More
    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    Common Ground (Samvera) - nature walk

    Weekly event that brings together Icelandic learners and Icelandic speakers
    Learn More
    Gerðuberg City Library
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  • Thu Jan 15th - Thu Apr 16th

    Family Mornings | Toddler Time in Grófin

    Cozy mornings with the youngest ones - playing, reading and singing.
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Family Mornings | Toddler time

    Cozy mornings with the youngest ones - playing, reading and singing.
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
  • Thu Apr 16th

    Family mornings | Toddler Time in Úlfarsárdalur

    Let’s meet in the Toddler Corner in Úlfarsárdalur!
    Learn More
    Úlfarsárdalur City Library
  • Fri Apr 17th

    Get Together

    A relaxed, welcoming art gathering for refugees, applicants for international protection, immigrants
    Learn More
    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    CANCELLED | Find your summer gift in the Freeshop

    Find the perfect summer gift in the Freeshop
    Learn More
    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    Wake up Spring | The search for the Golden Plover – Scavenger hunt

    The Golden Plover has arrived with spring!
    Learn More
    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Apr 18th

    Wake up Spring | Let's play outside!

    Let’s play together!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Mon Apr 20th

    Family Mornings | Toddler time

    Cozy mornings with the youngest ones - playing, reading and singing.
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
  • Mon Apr 20th

    Creative Shoe Workshop

    What does the shoe say about you?
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
  • Tue Apr 21st

    Storytime | Two for me, one for you

    Let us immerse ourselves in a funny friendship fable.
    Learn More
    Spöngin City Library
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  • Sat Mar 14th - Sat Apr 25th

    Exhibition | Breiðholts boogie | Hafsteinn Michael

    Welcome to an exhibition by Hafsteins Michael!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Wed Apr 8th - Sun May 17th

    Exhibtion | Icelandic Houses

    Íslensk húsagerð
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    Árbær City Library
  • Wed May 13th - Thu Jun 18th

    Exhibition | Sketches become a book: Birna Daníelsdóttir

    The magical world of Birna!
    Learn More
    Grófin City Library
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At the Library

  • Winter Opening Hours

    The library opening hours change on the 1st of September.
    Learn More
  • Closed at the Gerðuberg City Library on Wednesday, March 18.

    due to the relocation of our staff facilities
    Learn More
  • Computer Assistance – Reykjavik City Library Grófin

    Do you need assistance with simple computer related tasks?
    Learn More
  • Interview | Reykjavík City Library’s 2025 Christmas Song

    María and Jóhann Víðir are the winner of the Christmas song contest 2025
    Learn More
  • Winners of the Reykjavík City Library Christmas Song Competition 2025

    María Agnesardóttir og Jóhann Víðir Erlendsson won with the song Jól, ó þessi jól
    Learn More
  • Competition | Reykjavík City Library Christmas Song 2025

    The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 7 December at 23:59.
    Learn More
  • All our library branches close at 2 PM due to the weather

    At the request of the police
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  • Reading Circle - Wellness Circle

    By the School of Literature
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  • RIFF 2025 – One-Minute Films

    Movies at the library!
    Learn More
  • Spjalló receives a grant

    An exciting collaboration project with Kvennaskólinn.
    Learn More

Reykjavík City Library Culture House
Office
15 Tryggvagata
101 Reykjavík
tel. +354 411 6100
Office Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10-15
Fri: 11-13
ID number: 530269-7609
info@borgarbokasafn.is

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