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  • Grófarhús | Vitavegur becomes a reality

    City residents’ dream of a future library.
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  • Spjalló receives a grant

    An exciting collaboration project with Kvennaskólinn.
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  • Interview | "I wanted to say something important with the easy vocabulary I know"

    Marjón won the Poetry the slam 2025 with her first poem in Icelandic.
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  • Freeshop | Round and Round

    Everything is free at the Freeshop in Gerðuberg.
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  • Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki: Morocco
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    Morocco (Enska)

    By Amanda Ponzio-Mouttaki (2022)
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    Lake Garda (Enska)

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  • Helen Ranger: Pocket Marrakesh : top experiences, local life
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    Pocket Marrakesh : top experiences, local life (Enska)

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  • Norm Longley: England's south coast
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  • Carol Goodman: Return to Wyldcliffe Heights : a novel
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    The proof of my innocence (Enska)

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  • Events
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  • Sat May 10th

    Workshop | Bug hotel

    Let's build a cozy retreat for bugs!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat May 10th

    Chat and play in Icelandic

    Games for all levels and experienced teachers to help anybody in need
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sat May 10th

    Let‘s build from LEGO building blocks

    Let‘s express our creativity and build from LEGO
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Sat May 10th

    Workshop | Tiny Circus

    Come and experience the adventure of the circus world!
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sun May 11th

    Storytime And Mommy Workshop

    Lóa Hlín Reads Mamma Kaka And Leads A Mommy Workshop
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    Árbær City Library
  • Mon May 12th

    Toddler Time in Grófin

    A cozy time with the youngest ones.
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    Grófin City Library
  • Tue May 13th

    Toddler Time in Spöngin

    Cozy time with some playing, chatting, reading and singing.
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Tue May 13th

    Handicraft Time in Úlfarsárdalur

    How about visiting us for a coffee with your handicrafts and meet other people?
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    Úlfarsárdalur City Library
  • Thu May 15th

    Handicraft Time in Spöngin

    Every Thursday from 1:30 pm - 2:30
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Fri May 16th

    Toddler time in Kringlan | Breastfeeding specialists

    Let's play, learn and read.
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    Kringlan City Library
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  • Sat May 10th

    Workshop | Bug hotel

    Let's build a cozy retreat for bugs!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat May 10th

    Let‘s build from LEGO building blocks

    Let‘s express our creativity and build from LEGO
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Sat May 10th

    Workshop | Tiny Circus

    Come and experience the adventure of the circus world!
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sun May 11th

    Storytime And Mommy Workshop

    Lóa Hlín Reads Mamma Kaka And Leads A Mommy Workshop
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    Árbær City Library
  • Mon May 12th

    Toddler Time in Grófin

    A cozy time with the youngest ones.
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    Grófin City Library
  • Tue May 13th

    Toddler Time in Spöngin

    Cozy time with some playing, chatting, reading and singing.
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Fri May 16th

    Toddler time in Kringlan | Breastfeeding specialists

    Let's play, learn and read.
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    Kringlan City Library
  • Sat May 17th

    Children circus

    Come explore the joys of circus with your little one!
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat May 17th

    Workshop | Tiny Circus

    Come explore the circus world with your little one!
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    Borgarbókasafnið Gerðubergi
  • Sun May 18th

    Princess Stories and Crafts

    Join us for a magical Princess Story Hour!
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    Árbær City Library
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  • Wed Apr 30th - Fri Aug 29th

    Exhibition | Playing with Colors

    Nature and colors are important in Helga´s paintings
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    Árbær City Library
  • Thu May 8th - Tue May 20th

    Exhibition | Graphic Design

    Graduation students exhibits their work
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Thu May 8th - Sat May 17th

    Exhibition | Unrestrained creativity

    Graduation Exhibition of the Visual Arts Department at FB
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Thu May 15th - Sun May 25th

    Exhibition | ABSENCED

    performative art exhibition curated by artist and activist Khaled Barakeh
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    Grófin City Library
  • Wed Jun 11th - Sat Aug 30th

    Exhibition | Home

    Welcome to Reykjavik Art Museum‘s travelling exhibition
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Thu Jun 12th - Sat Sep 6th

    Exhibition | Arturs Zorģis

    Arturs Zorģis invites the viewer on journey through form, feeling and perception.
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    Borgarbókasafnið Gerðubergi
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At the Library

  • Spjalló receives a grant

    An exciting collaboration project with Kvennaskólinn.
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  • Reading Circle | BookMasters

    Do you want to read fun and profound literary classics that have shaped civilization – and sound intelligent while discussing those works?
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  • Interview | "I wanted to say something important with the easy vocabulary I know"

    Marjón won the Poetry the slam 2025 with her first poem in Icelandic.
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  • Notice | No reminder emails are being sent to users

    This problem has been solved an users receive their reminder emails again.
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  • The first book

    Books that suits for babies and toddlers
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  • The Reading Gang in 112

    Would you like to join our reading circle?
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  • Interview | The People of the Future

    Listen to inspiring radio interviews with our festival contributors on Samfélagið.
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  • City Library Árbær | Ás Exhibition is a Success

    No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
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  • Interview | Reykjavík City Library’s 2024 Christmas Song

    The winning song is by cousins Ingi Hrafn and Gummi Grétar. Have a listen!
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  • Postcards to the Future!

    What tools, food, homes, systems will we be using in 100 years?
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tel. +354 411 6100
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