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Workshop and Public Lecture About Bibliotherapy

British bibliotherapist and author Bijal Shah will be visiting Iceland from 26–28 October, where she will lead workshops and give a public lecture at Reykjavík City Library in Gerðuberg and Grófin on bibliotherapy and the impact of reading and literature on mental well-being and quality of life.

Seed Library Sparks Children’s Curiosity

Seeds, gardening, and the wonders of nature took centre stage when young festivalgoers were introduced to Reykjavík City Library’s Seed Library during RIFF at the Nordic House

Anne Carson Awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

Anne Carson awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature."

Dreaming of Subscribing to All Kinds of Great Magazines?

Check out the e-Library!

Let's Meet for a Cozy Chat at the Library!

Reykjavik City Library takes part in the Week of Solitude

Have an Idea for an Exciting Project?

Send us a Request!

Book Donation from American Author Kris Bryant

The Reykjavík City Library recently received a book donation from American author Kris Bryant. Kris Bryant’s novels belong to a literary genre known as sapphic fiction, romantic novels that focus on love and relationships between women.

Library Day: Reading is best - At Every Age

Reading Is Best, at Every Age is the theme of Library Day 2026, which is being celebrated today, 28 September. One of the main objectives of the annual Library Day is to raise awareness of the importance of libraries in society.

A Flexible Literary Walk

Now you can borrow a flexible literary walk featuring stories and voices of women, printed on handy cards that are available in libraries across the country.

The Great Reading Challenge 2026

The Great Reading Challenge 2026 is a reading initiative for school children in classes 1. - 7. across Iceland.

Is it possible to measure the social impact of creative industries?

Martyna Karolina Daniel, Project Manager of Equity and Community Engagement at the Reykjavik City Library, participated in a series of informal meetings organized by the Creative Arts Research Center.

Opening hours fall and winter

Find out what the opening hours are at your library.

Record Participation of Children in the Summer Reading Challenge in Reykjavik

With participation more than tripling compared to last year!

Kringlan City Library: Polling Station for the National Referendum on 29 August

Open from 9 AM - 10 PM. Opið frá 9:00 - 22:00. Regular library services will not be available that day.

Record Turnout on Culture Night

Reykjavík City Library's Culture Night programme was a resounding success! Reykjavík residents didn’t let a little rain dampen their spirits on Culture Night and turned out in large numbers for the library’s events.

Declaration of Cooperation on Homework Support Signed at the Library

A Major Step forward for Children and Families in Reykjavik.

Get Your Laufey Library Card on 23 August

Reykjavík City Library is delighted to partner with Laufey and The Laufey Book Club to distribute a limited edition of special Laufey library cards in celebration of A Very Lauf Day.

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!

LEITIR.IS

Are you looking for a book, a movie, or a game?
Log in to “My pages” on borgarbokasafn.leitir.is to search the library catalog, reserve materials, or extend your loans.

RAFBÓKASAFNIÐ

E‑books, audiobooks, and magazines
in your browser or in the Libby app on your phone.

Upcoming Events

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Casual Conversations

Learning to Dance with the Unknown

An Interview with Juan Camilo Román Estrada

The Love Speech and the Pikknikk project provide inspiration for a reading promotion theme week in Helsinki

An Interview with Hanna Järvisalo and Tuija Takala

A Future Without Ageism

Chronicles from the Future: An Interview with Dögg Sigmarsdóttir

To Seek Inspiration and New Ideas

An Interview with Marie Štyndlová og Vladimíra Buchtová

Heading Into the Holidays: „My reading list extremely long"

Kormákur Logi Bergsson, who worked at Gerðuberg City Library this summer, higly recommends books by Ann Patchett.

Making Plant Pots

Chronicles From the Future: An Interview with Ingiríður Halldórsdóttir

Heading Into the Holidays: A promising crime novel

Tinna Birna Björnsdóttir, specialist at Úlfarsárdalur City Library, is going to read the book Lokar augum blám by Margrét S. Höskuldsdóttir.

How to Future?

Chronicles From the Future: An Interview with Fanny Sanne Sissoko og Martyna Karolina Daniel

Took part in the Love Speech project

An Interview with Sólveig Ásta Sigurðardóttir

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

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

Building Better Futures Through Libraries

An Interview with Jamie Johnston on the Role of Libraries in Modern Society

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.

Eighth winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Esjar Freysson, aged 9, is the eighth prize winner in the Summer Reading Challenge, Gúndi the Goat and the Great Grass Hunt.

Vacation Time: “Very Exciting”

Auðunn Gunnarsson, librarian at Kringlan City Library is a big reader and recommends books by Hildur Knútsdóttir.

Seventh Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

The seventh winner of the Summer Reading Challenge has now been drawn, and this time the lucky reader is Ingunn Lilja Sigurjónsdóttir.

Vacation Time: With The Perfect Summer Read

Alexander Sigurðarson, Specialist at Reykjavík City Library Grófin, recommends a few great books to take with you on your holiday.

Sixth Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Haukur Víðisson, age 12, was the lucky winner drawn in the summer reading challenge, Gúndi the Billy Goat.

Vacation Time: “With a bit of everything”

Birgir Kárason, a librarian at Spöngin City Library, says these books are essential summer reading.

Fifth Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Helena Dís, age 8, loves the books about Salka Sól.

Vacation Time: „Sharp and feminist“

These Books Are Essential Holiday Reading, According to Móheiður Geirlaugsdóttir, librarian at Gerðuberg City Library.

Fourth Winnner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Alexandra Cristea, age 7, is the fourth winner of the Summer Reading Challenge.

Vacation Time: “Touches the heart”

Heiðrún Gréta Viktorsdóttir, a librarian at Spöngin City Library, shares a selection of books she recommends for your summer reading.

Third Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Aðalbjörg Heiður Guðjónsdóttir is 10 years old and a true bookworm. She has already devoured the books in the LasseMaja Detective Agency series, to name just one example.

Vacation Time: “An Exciting and Cozy Journey”

Guttormur Þorsteinsson knows what to pack for your summer holiday

Second Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Seven year old Þórbjörn Orri Harðarðson was awarded the book Björgum Jörðinni – Jörðin okkar

Vacation Time: A particularly interesting book

Þorkell Már Ingólfsson recommends these books for your summer holiday

First Winner of the Summer Reading Challenge

Seven year 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.

New Arrivals – Adult collection

Take part

in making a community

for creative, curious and conscious consumers! Diverse program of events at Árbær, Gerðuberg and Spöngin.

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.

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