At the Reykjavík City Library, we host a wide variety of exhibitions. We work with both individuals and groups of many kinds, from Iceland and abroad. Over the years, we have exhibited just about everything imaginable: paintings, glass, ceramics, photography, comics, textiles, and much more.

Admission to all exhibitions is free, and we often offer events, courses, and workshops in connection with our exhibition program.

Overview of the Exhibition Spaces

The exhibition spaces are as varied as they are numerous. Below is an overview of the spaces available. Exhibitors receive support with promotion but are responsible for the installation and execution of their exhibitions themselves, working in close collaboration with the library staff.

GERÐUBERG

• Stekkur
  An exhibition space located in the entrance hall on the lower floor of Gerðuberg. It is well suited for a wide range of exhibitions that require ample wall space.
  It is also possible to display works on plinths in selected areas of the space.

SPÖNGIN

• Sjónarhóll
  An exhibition gallery located on the ground floor, just inside the young adult section.
  Works are often also displayed on the walls outside the gallery, guiding visitors into the space.
  
  Size: Approx. 43 m²
  Floor area: 720 × 600 cm
  Ceiling height: 265 cm
  Hanging rails are installed along the walls near the ceiling

GRÓFIN

• Bókatorgið
  A space on the ground floor that is normally used to display items from the library’s collection. From time to time, however, the square is used for events and exhibitions.
  Size: 64 m²
   
• Hringurinn
  A small circular space located between the children’s section and the young adult section on the 2nd floor of the library.
  This space is often used for comic exhibitions as well as smaller exhibitions aimed at children or young adults.
  Works are hung from wires suspended from the ceiling within the circle.
   
• Ljóðahornið
  A small, unconventional exhibition space on the 5th floor of the library, where exhibitions with a “poetic” connection are often presented.
  Size: 19 m²

ÁRBÆR

• Veggurinn
  A wide variety of exhibitions have been installed here over the years, including paintings, drawings, textiles, glass works, and more.
  Size:
  Height: 310 cm
  Width: 510 cm

Further information:

Guðrún Dís Jónatansdóttir, Head of Communications
umsoknir@borgarbokasafn.is | 411 6115