Reykjavik City Library

Þorkell Már Ingólfsson Heading into the Holidays

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What's new

A Gift to Inspire Young People’s Interest in Science

Reykjavík City Library recently received a book donation from Anh Ngoc, a student at Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík, who hopes to inspire children and young people to take an interest in science and technology.

Media Literacy in Modern Society

A new project with a grant from the Icelandic Library Fund

A Source of Improved Well-Being

A new project with a grant from the Icelandic Library Fund in collaboration with The Literary School.

Opening Hours this Summer

Check out the changes to opening hours at the libraries this summer.

We’ve launched a new website

Welcome to take a look!

Summertime - and the living is easy...

First winner of the summer reading challenge

The 7 years old Júlía Rós is the first winner of the summer reading challenge, Gúndi the billy goat.

Vacation time: Ticket to ride

Gunnhildur Sigurhansdóttir is bringing the board game, Ticket to ride, with her on a summer vacation.

Evening Walks 2026

Here you can find the program of the Evening Walks 2026. The project is organized by the Reykjavík City Library, the Reykjavík City Museum, and the Reykjavík Art Museum.

Join a Reading Challenge with Gúndi the Goat

You could win prizes!

A Variety of Free Magazines at the E-Library

Would you like to browse The New Yorker, The Guardian, National Geographic, Hello, House and Garden, or Familie Journal?

A Selection of E-books and Audiobooks at the E-Library

Have you downloaded the Libby app for your trip? Your summer reading is waiting for you at the E-Library.

Did you know about the Seed Library?

Do you have green fingers?

Are You Visiting the Capital?

Stop by the library!

Popular Summer Workshops

All workshops are fully booked, but you can sign your children up for the waiting list.

New on the shelves – Adult collection

Upcoming Events

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Summer

Join the adventure with Gúndi the Billy Goat

We are hosting a fun reading challenge for kids everywhere, in cooperation with The Directorate of Education and School Services and public libraries around the country. The Summer Reading starts May 20th and lasts until August 20th.

BOOKS TO YOUR HOME

Home delivery service for elderly people and others who have difficulty visiting the library due to health issues, disabilities, or social circumstances.

DO YOU NEED TO PRINT, COPY, OR SCAN?

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APPLICATION FOR COLLABORATION, EXHIBITION, OR EVENT

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