Nordic Libraries Together | The Public Library as a Social Platform 

The conference is in English

Program 

Day 1 – Wednesday, October 18th  

1:30 pm
We warm up for the conference with a relaxing dive into the Sky Lagoon geothermal spa (12.000 ISK, transport included).
Departure with a bus from Harpa Concert Hall at 1:30 pm and the bus will take you back to town again at 4:15 pm.
See bus stop here
Experience a seven-step ritual, a journey through geothermal waters, cold plunges and saunas. Please note that this is booked separately. See location

Reykjavik City Hall  

The city of Reykjavík invites you to a reception at Reykjavík City Hall. See location

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm 
Registration 

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
Skúli  Helgason, City Councelor, welcomes conference guests. Refreshments and a get-together 

7:00 pm
Reykjavík City Ghost Walk
A guided walk in Reykjavík Center for those who dare! Bring your warmest and bravest clothing. Departure from Reykjavík City Hall at 7:00 pm. This event is free but registration is needed 
 

Day 2 – Thursday, October 19th

Reykjavik City Library in Úlfarsárdalur

8:30 am
A bus pick up for conference guests from Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre (see location) to Úlfarsárdalur City Library (see location)
See bus stop here

9:00 am - 9:30 am
Morning Coffee & Chat

9:30 am - 10:00 am
The Reykjavik City Chief Librarian, Pálína Magnúsdóttir welcomes you to the conference  

Practical information and an introduction to the conference and its main theme

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Eric Klinenberg – Palaces for the People: Libraries and the Future of Civil Society

11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Table Discussions about the library as a social platform. Various aspects. 

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Summing up from the table discussions

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Ignite Talks | Libraries and projects addressing the main theme of the conference: Public libraries as a social platform
Learn more about the Ignite Talks here

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Coffee break

4:00 pm
Library Visits by bus to the Kopavogur Library

6:30 pm
We welcome you at the Reykjavik City Library in Grofin, where you can see the model of the new libraries design
From here we will walk together to the restaurant Hjá Jóni

7:00 pm
A Festive Dinner at the Restaurant Hjá Jóni. See location here. 
Let's enjoy a vegetarian dinner in the center of Reykjavík. The dinner is 7000 ISK per person. Please note that this is booked separately

Day 3 – Friday, October 20th

Reykjavik City Library in Úlfarsárdalur

8:30 am
A bus pick up for conference guests from Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre 
See bus stop here

9:00 am - 9:30 am
Morning Coffee & Chat

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Jan David Hanrath - Libraries, toolboxes for collective understanding 

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshops

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Presentations from the workshops

1:30 pm Summing up and singing together (Oh what a wonderful world / Mamma Mia)

14:15
Have a safe trip back home! 

For further information, please contact:

Barbara Helga Guðnadóttir, Library Manager at the Reykjavik City Library in Grófin
barbara.helga.gudnadottir@reykjavik.is | 411 6130