Úlfarsárdalur City Library is an open space for everyone, where you can meet friends or just come to relax and hang out.

The library offers a wide range of books and other material, as well as access to computers, a sound studio, workshop space and work area. If you think there is something missing from the library, please let us know.

The City Library in Úlfarsárdalur is in the same building as a school, swimming pool and a sports center. The library is open during the opening hours of the swimming pool and you are welcome to use the library, as long as the lights are on.

There are two types of opening hours, service hours and open without service. When we are open without service, there is no staff in the library and the users help themselves using the self-service machines. The opening hours of the library go hand in hand with the opening hours of the swimming pool, the library opens early and closes late.

Location and transport

We are located in Úlfarsbraut 122-124. The building is on two floors; the library, meeting rooms, studio and swimming pool are on the upper floor, locker rooms and the school cafeteria are on the lower floor. The library and swimming pool are accessible from Dalskóli. We encourage our users to use environmentally friendly transportation when possible.

Further information on accessibility here

About Úlfarsárdalur

The surroundings are bright and modern. The library is the perfect place to sit down and  chat, study, work or have smaller meetings. It is possible to rent rooms and other spaces in the building for meetings, conferences and events.

Toddlers, children, teenagers and adults all have their designated areas within the library. The space is open plan and we all enjoy it together. The users are often seen sitting comfortably in a sofa or a window, reading the papers, latest magazines or a book.

The Children's Area

The children's area has a good selection of children's books. We have children's books on offer in many different languages in our libraries and it is always possible to order books to be delivered to Úlfarsárdalur. Here is an overview of the languages that we have at the City Library.

Events and Exhibitions

The City Library in Úlfarsárdalur offers a variety of events and education for children and adults alike. Workshops in Smiðjan, handicraft meetups, Family Mornings, book readings in the library, larger events in the hall and much more.

Everyone is welcome to send in an application with a proposal for any kind of collaboration, event, exhibition or other projects. Contact us and we will do our best to respond to applications as quickly as possible!

Computers, Scanners and Printers

Free access to computers. Printing and scanning and photocopying for a small fee. See further information about printing and scanning.

Recording Studio and Rehearsal Space

The recording studio is fully equipped and suitable for bands and individuals who want to record and edit their music. We also offer a rehearsal space for those who want to meet up and practise. Free booking.

Hringrásarsafnið

Hringrásarsafnið is a collaboration project between the City Library and Munasafn RVK Tool Library. We have self-checkout systems in Reykjavik City Library Grófin, Reykjavik City Library Gerðuberg, Reykjavík City Library Kringlan and Reykjavik City Library Úlfarsárdalur. You can borrow all sorts of useful tools and items - the variety in the cupboards changes regularly.

Miðgarður

The multi-purpose hall, Miðgarður, has facilities for conferences, seminars, concerts and various other bigger events. There is access to a grand piano in Miðgarður. More here.

Skemman and Smiðjan

In Skemman there is free access to several computers. There is also a scanner that can digitize old photographs, a tripod for phones, a Green Screen, a drawing pad and a MIDI keyboard. There are also game consoles where you can play the most popular video games with your friends or in private. Here you can book Skemman. Smaller groups can rent the Skemman for seminars for small groups.  

Smiðjan is a workshop space, suitable for meetings and creative work for 16-20 people. Book here. 

Here you can read about the facilities in all of the eight Reykjavik City Libraries

All Kinds of Things

In addition to a variety of material to borrow and a flourishing program of events, we offer all kinds of different services for our users.

Find out more

Contact us!

Unnar Geir Unnarsson is the library manager in Úlfasárdalur, unnar.geir.unnarsson@reykjavik.is

Reykjavik City Library | Úlfarsárdalur Culture House
Úlfarsbraut 122-124, 113 Reykjavik
ulfarsa@borgarbokasafn.is | tel. 411 6270