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  • Competition | Reykjavík City Library Christmas Song 2025

    The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 7 December at 23:59.
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  • A Room for Authors in our libraries

    Authors can book a space for free for own events
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  • Let's chat with an accent!

    Free Icelandic practice meet-ups! Reading, craft, boardgames and more
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  • Visit the Reykjavik City Library

    You don't need a library card to enjoy!
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  • Open+

    Service outside of the usual opening hours.
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  • Podcast Studio & Media Space in Úlfarsárdalur

    Great space for meetings, workshops and podcast recording.
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  • Freeshop | Round and Round

    Everything is free at the Freeshop in Gerðuberg.
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  • Adrian Bliss: The greatest nobodies of history : minor characters from major moments
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    The greatest nobodies of history : minor characters from major moments (Enska)

    By Adrian Bliss (2024)
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  • Robin Wall Kimmerer: The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world
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    The serviceberry : abundance and reciprocity in the natural world (Enska)

    By Robin Wall Kimmerer (2024)
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  • Martin Mittelmeier: Naples 1925 : Adorno, Benjamin, and the summer that made critical theory
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    Naples 1925 : Adorno, Benjamin, and the summer that made critical theory (Enska)

    By Martin Mittelmeier (2024)
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  • Anette Sams: Kroppen kan selv : aktivér dine naturlige vægttabshormoner
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    Kroppen kan selv : aktivér dine naturlige vægttabshormoner (Enska)

    By Anette Sams (2025)
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  • Raúl Rojas: The language of mathematics : the stories behind the symbols
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    The language of mathematics : the stories behind the symbols (Enska)

    By Raúl Rojas (2025)
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  • Cal Newport: Slow productivity : the lost art of accomplishment without burnout
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    Slow productivity : the lost art of accomplishment without burnout (Enska)

    By Cal Newport (2024)
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  • Slavoj Žižek: Christian atheism : how to be a real materialist
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    Christian atheism : how to be a real materialist (Enska)

    By Slavoj Žižek (2024)
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  • Michael Nott: Thom Gunn : a cool queer life
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    Thom Gunn : a cool queer life (Enska)

    By Michael Nott (2024)
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  • Alana Portero: Bad habit
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    Bad habit (Enska)

    By Alana Portero (2024)
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  • Clare Pollard: The modern fairies
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    The modern fairies (Enska)

    By Clare Pollard (2025)
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  • Rowan Coleman: The memory book
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    The memory book (Enska)

    By Rowan Coleman (2025)
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  • Tove Jansson: Sun city
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    Sun city (Enska)

    By Tove Jansson (2025)
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  • Jiaming Tang: Cinema love
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    Cinema love (Enska)

    By Jiaming Tang (2024)
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  • Clare Chambers: Shy creatures
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    Shy creatures (Enska)

    By Clare Chambers (2024)
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  • Clare Chambers: Shy creatures
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    Shy creatures (Enska)

    By Clare Chambers (2024)
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  • Ursula Parrott: Ex-wife
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    Ex-wife (Enska)

    By Ursula Parrott (2024)
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  • Events
  • Kids and Teens
  • Exhibitions
  • Mon Nov 3rd - Sat Nov 29th

    Stubby, where are you? | Let´s generate reading power!

    Let’s create reading power for the Icelandic Yule Lad Stubby and help him get to town.
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    Sólheimar City Library
  • Fri Nov 21st

    Lecture | Buddism in the Modern World

    Join us for a public lecture series on Tibetan Buddhism, marking the 15th anniversary of Diamond Way
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    Sæskrímslabúrið - open workshop

    Sæskrímslabúrið is an interactive experience for children.
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    Chat and explore in Icelandic | The Settlement Exhibition

    Discover cool exhibitions while practicing your Icelandic!
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    What children's books do we need?

    Families share children's books that help discuss big issues.
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    Kringlan City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    Book Presentation | View, Meditation and Action by Hannah Nydahl

    Félag demantsleiðar búddismans kynnir röð opinberra fyrirlestra í tilefni Kvennaársins og 15 ára afm
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sun Nov 23rd

    Lecture | Compassion and Wisdom

    Join us for a public lecture series on Tibetan Buddhism, marking the 15th anniversary of Diamond Way
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sun Nov 23rd

    Wool and Words

    Cosy handicrafts meeting for Icelandic learners and speakers
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    Grófin City Library
  • Mon Nov 24th - Tue Dec 23rd

    FREESHOP | Festive clothing swap

    Do you need nice clothes for the holidays?
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Mon Nov 24th

    Toddler Time in Grófin

    A cozy time with the youngest ones.
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    Grófin City Library
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  • Mon Nov 3rd - Sat Nov 29th

    Stubby, where are you? | Let´s generate reading power!

    Let’s create reading power for the Icelandic Yule Lad Stubby and help him get to town.
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    Sólheimar City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    Sæskrímslabúrið - open workshop

    Sæskrímslabúrið is an interactive experience for children.
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    FULLY BOOKED Music Workshop | Would you like to learn to play the electronic instrument theremin?

    With Hekla Magnúsdóttir, theremin player and composer
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sat Nov 22nd

    What children's books do we need?

    Families share children's books that help discuss big issues.
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    Kringlan City Library
  • Mon Nov 24th

    Toddler Time in Grófin

    A cozy time with the youngest ones.
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    Grófin City Library
  • Tue Nov 25th

    Toddler Time in Spöngin

    Cozy time with some playing, chatting, reading and singing.
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    Spöngin City Library
  • Thu Nov 27th

    Toddler Time in Grófin

    A cozy time with the youngest ones.
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    Grófin City Library
  • Sat Nov 29th

    Stubby´s Christmas Celebration

    Have we created enough reading power for Stubby?
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    Sólheimar City Library
  • Sat Nov 29th

    Making the book I wish I had

    Let's create little books together!
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    Grófin City Library
  • Mon Dec 1st - Tue Dec 23rd

    Shoe Gifts | Help Desk for the Yule Lads

    Help the 13 Yule Lads Find Things to Fill the Shoes!
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    Kringlan City Library
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  • Tue Nov 4th - Sun Jan 18th

    Exhibition | Repetition

    Endurgerð málverk í ljósmynd
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    Árbær City Library
  • Fri Dec 5th - Sat Jan 3rd

    Sýning | Ljósbrotið fræ

    Sjálfsmynd, umbreyting og hrár kjarni hins jarðneska holds
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    Borgarbókasafnið Spönginni
  • Sat Dec 6th

    Opening | Viltu vera memm?

    The sisters Tinna and Sóley are opening an exhibition in Gerðurberg based on their childhood memorie
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    Gerðuberg City Library
  • Sat Jan 10th - Sat Jan 31st

    Sýning | Augliti til auglitis við heimskautarefi – Face to face with Arctic foxes

    Heimskautarefurinn í sínum náttúrulegu heimkynnum
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    Borgarbókasafnið Spönginni
  • Tue Feb 3rd - Sat Feb 28th

    Sýning | Jarðtenging – Grounded

    Laureen Burlat sýnir útsaum í Spönginni.
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    Borgarbókasafnið Spönginni
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At the Library

  • Winter Opening Hours

    The library opening hours change on the 1st of September.
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  • Competition | Reykjavík City Library Christmas Song 2025

    The deadline for submissions is Sunday, 7 December at 23:59.
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  • All our library branches close at 2 PM due to the weather

    At the request of the police
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  • Reading Circle - Wellness Circle

    By the School of Literature
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  • RIFF 2025 – One-Minute Films

    Movies at the 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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  • 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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Reykjavík City Library Culture House
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15 Tryggvagata
101 Reykjavík
tel. +354 411 6100
Office Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu: 10-15
Fri: 11-13
ID number: 530269-7609
info@borgarbokasafn.is

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