Inspiration & Reading Encouragement

Summer Inspiration

Heading Into the Holidays: "You'll see the world in a whole new light"

Valgeir Gestsson, a specialist at Grófin City Library, recommends a selection of summery albums and the book A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson.

Heading Into the Holidays: “I Enjoy Reading About People Who Take Different Paths in Life”

Rut Ragnarsdóttir, Library Manager for Kringlan and Sólheimar City Libraries, plans to read Westover by Tara Westwood during her vacation

Heading Into the Holidays: "I Love Crochet and Embroidery"

Birna Kristbjargardóttir, librarian at Árbær City Library, likes the good collection of handicraft books at the library.

Heading Into the Holidays: “Very Exciting”

Auðunn Gunnarsson likes to read good novels, teenage books and crime stories

Heading Off on Holiday: With The Perfect Summer Read

These are the Books Alexander Sigurðarson Recommends

Heading Into the Holidays: “With a bit of everything”

Birgir Kárason's Picks for the Summer Holidays

Heading Into the Holidays: “Sharp, political and feminist”

Móheiður Geirlaugsdóttir's Essential Holiday Reads

Heading Into the Holidays: "Touches the Heart"

Heiðrún Gréta Viktorsdóttir recommends books for your summer reading

Heading Into the Holidays: Exciting and Cozy Journey

Guttormur Þorsteinsson knows what to pack for your summer holiday

Heading Into the Holidays: A particularly interesting book

Þorkell Már Ingólfsson recommends these books for the summer holiday

Heading Into the Holidays: “With Ticket to ride”

Gunnhildur Sigurhansdóttir is ready for the summer holiday

Summer Evening Walks 2026

Take a look at the program for the summer evening walks 2026

Books

New books in the library, engaging themed reading lists, book news, staff recommendations, and a wide range of other inspiration for readers.

Music

New music in the library, engaging themed playlists, and staff recommendations.

Films & TV Series

New films, TV series, and other video content in the library, along with engaging themed lists and staff recommendations.

Board Games

New board games, interesting insights, and staff recommendations.

New Arrivals

Gerðuberg Conference

Annual Conference on Children's and Young Adult Literature