REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY TAKES YOU PLACES... September - December 2022 PROGRAMME ENGLISH / ÍSLENSKA
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REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY CULTURE HOUSE KRINGLAN ÁRBÆRGERÐUBERGGRÓFIN Hraunbær 119 S: 411 6250 110 Reykjavík arbaer@ borgarbokasafn.is Tryggvagata 15 S: 411 6100 101 Reykjavík grofin@ borgarbokasafn.is Gerðuberg 3-5 S: 411 6170 111 Reykjavík gerduberg@ borgarbokasafn.is Listabraut 3 S: 411 6200 103 Reykjavík kringlan@ borgarbokasafn.is SPÖNGIN Spöngin 41 S: 411 6230 112 Reykjavík spongin@ borgarbokasafn.is SÓLHEIMAR Sólheimar 23a S: 411 6160 104 Reykjavík solheimar@ borgarbokasafn.is ÚLFARSÁRDALUR Úlfarsbraut 122-124 S: 411 6270 113 Reykjavík ulfarsa@ borgarbokasafn.is borgarbokasafn.is borgarbókasafnið borgarbokasafn librarieswherearethe---?
Get insight into the daily life at the library Get ExtendprograminspirationreadingFollowourofeventsBuyorrenewyourlibrarycardyourlibraryloanReservematerialPayfinesBookaMakerspacetooloraroomMakeworkshopreservationsReadaboutfeesandfinesSuggestapurchase AT BORGARBOKASAFN.ISYOUCAN: Your library Card The Library Card is valid in all libraries in the Reykja vik capital area, The Bookmobile and the E-Library. The card is valid for 1 year and you can buy and renew the card on My pages at borgarbokasafn.is. The owner of the card is the only one who may use it. The card is free for children under eighteen, people with disabilities and senior citizens. Others pay a small yearly fee. What is included? Books, magazines, audio-books, music, films and board games. Access to the Naxos streaming services, audio-books at the E-library and to our Makerspace, Sound and Podcast Studios. For how long may I borrow the items? New books - 14 days Other books - 30 days Music CD´s and Vinyl - 14 days DVDs - 7 days Board games - 30 days How many items may I borrow? Children & Teens - 15 items Adults - 40 items For example a mix of e-books and audio-books, comics, music, magazines, DVD´s and a lot of interesting books. DO YOU HAVE A LIBRARY CARD?
The project is supported by Bókasafnasjóður.
Stofan is an experimental project where different collaborators create the social space they would like to see in the library - a temporary public living room.
Have a look at our previous versions of Stofan at borgarbokasafn.is/en/stofan
This season the focus is communication beyond language:
stofanAPublicLivingRoom sound movement images textures smell
We need to connect with others for our own well being. Connecting with others counters feelings of loneliness that many of us experience in our everyday lives. By doing things together we can develop a greater compassion and an understanding of how we differ in our ideas on life and the ways we want to live it.
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The world is changing and calls for different rituals and habits. The library is a democratic platform where we can develop new ways to create and influence our everyday lives. Do you have an idea on how we can connect through different means at the borgarbokasafn.is/gerduberg-callinglibrary?
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Send us your project proposal before November 1st 2022
There is no need to be afraid of differences. If we have the possibility to connect with others, democratic discussions can take place and we gain a better feeling for the society we live in. What kind of new habits and rituals would get us doing more things together in a way that connects us to the local community – get us to be together anew? are seeking creative collaborations. How do we create new connections between people ? Open call! How would it look like at the library?
These are the words of a young guest at the opening of our newest library – the Reykjavík City Library Úlfarsárdalur. bestest library everThe „„
The library’s opening hours match those of the swimming pool: it opens early and closes late. Here there’s a swimming pool, a school, an athletics centre, and a library under the same roof, so it’s perfect for taking a peek in the library after a dip.
Do new mothers of foreign origin feel safe? How do we react to racism in children’s books? What information do people who have just moved to Iceland need? Do public spaces take you and your abilities into Peacekeeping.account? What is the role of the library? Do you have a topic you would like to discuss at the library? Opið samtal is a platform for an open discussion on rights, equity in access and social engagement. We encourage users, associations and organizations to contact us and start a conversation.
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Óskar Þór Arngrímsson and Steinunn Harðardóttir at the Synth Expo.
EVENTSADULTSFOR SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2022
Every Thursday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm Spöngin When the sound of laughter rings and social issues and current affairs are being analyzed to bits, patrons can count on the fact that there’s a knitting circle on site. Enjoy knitting in good company! Would you like to start your own knitting circle? Please, contact us and we will find a convenient location and time for you to meet.
We assist you in using technology in your daily life, for example to apply for services, order products, access entertainment or register as a user on various platforms. It’s best to come with your own laptop, smart phone, and/or tablet, whichever you use most – but the libraries also provide tablets and desktop computers.
The 1st Mon. of every month from 4:30 - 6 pmÚlfarsárdalur
The Makerspace offer regular walk-in periods known as Open House or “Fiktdagar.” At these events, everyone is welcome to get help using the available tools, whether working independently or helping one another.
Every Wed. from 3 - 6 pm Grófin Gerðuberg
At the Makerspace at Grófin and Árbær, Open House or “Fiktdagar” are open to everyone aged 13 and older. At Gerðuberg and Úlfarsárdalur ages 8 and above are welcome. Younger children are also welcome but must be accompanied by adults.
The 1st & 3rd Tue. of every month from 3 - 5:30 pmÁrbær
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Open House Introduction to the new welcome to our new branch this fall at this open house. We would like to hear your ideas for the library so it can better meet needs and expectations. will present our fall program and guests will have the opportunity to come up with ideas for events, clubs, facilities or other aspects of our operations. Coffee, tea, and a relaxed chat. pm - 8 pm Úlfarsárdalur Gunnarsson Gunnarsson exhibits oil paintings on canvas. He graduated with a B.A. Degree in visual art from AKI- Akademie voor Beeldende Kunst in Enschede, Holland in 1996. He did not exhibit for many years, but over the last six years he has been renewing his relationship with the muse of art. Árbær07.07.22 - 02.10.22
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Lunchtime Jazz Sigfús Halldórsson, or Fúsi, is one of most beloved composers of popular song. Fúsi’s songs get a from Kjalar Martinsson Kollmar at a lovely noon interlude. The band is comprised of Sunna Gunnlaugsdóttir on piano, Svanhildur Lóa Bergsveinsdóttir on percussion, and Leifur Gunnarsson on Martinsson
Fúsi’s Songs
jazzy interpretation
Kollmar & Leifur Gunnarsson
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upright bass. Thu. 08.09.22 12:15 pm - 1 pm Fri. 09.09.22 12:15 pm - 1 pm Sat. 10.09.22 1:15 pm - 2 pm SpönginGerðuberg Grófin Utopia 08.09. - 23.10.22 The sculptures at the exhibition Utopia are inspired by cells, bacteria, plants and insects, together bringing forth the enchanting little realms that lie hidden all around us. Work shop related to the exhibition will be held in September. Grófin Exhibition | Alda Ægisdóttir September 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is Kjalar
September 2022
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Godliness – Nature – Horniness Academic Café Mon. 12.09.22 5:15 pm - 6 pm Spöngin Is it time to shed new light on our ideas about women, education, and fiction? Literary scholar Guðrún Ingólfsdóttir speaks about the writing and books of Icelandic women of centuries past.
Dad Life Parents’ Café Sat. 10.09.22 2 pm - 4 pm Úlfarsárdalur Björn Grétar Baldursson, air traffic controller and family man, runs the Instagram account @pabba_lifid where he shares his experience of fatherhood along with a dose of humor. After some initial difficulties, he set himself the goal of doing better. At the Parents’ Café, he’ll talk about his journey as a dad.
Plant Swap Sun. 11.09.22 1 pm - 2 pm Árbær Plant lovers are welcome, along with plants or cuttings that they want to give to a new home and maybe even in exchange for something exciting. Everyone is welcome, bringing something to swap is not required.
Wall and Window Decorating Workshop Makerspace Tue. 27.09.22 4:30pm - 6:30pm Úlfarsárdalur Come and try the vinyl cutter! You’ll be invited to print stickers in various colors to stick on a wall or other surface. You’ll also be able to print stickers with a sandblasted texture for sticking on windows. Stella Sif Jónsdóttir, a specialist at the library, will be on hand to assist guests. How do you make Beeswax Wraps? Sun. 18.09.22 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Grófin Do you want to stop using single-use plastic wrap but you find beeswax wraps too expensive? Not to worry! With Anna Worthington De Matos from Munasafnið RVK Tool Library you can make as many beeswax wraps as time and materials allow. September 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is
September 2022
The Reykjavík City Library’s vinyl collection is very good and at the Vinyl Café we dive into the offerings; listen, discuss, think, learn, and have some coffee and sweets.
Handicraft Café
Vinyl Café Thu. 29.09.22 5:30 pm - 7 pm Grófin
After some lean years, the vinyl record has made a comeback. Many people claim that nothing compares to vinyl when it comes to sound quality and experience.
Wed. 28.09.22 8 pm - 10 pm Gerðuberg Knit designer Stephen West’s Mystery Shawl Knit Along is a yearly event that is participated in by people all around the world, and Icelandic knitters hold the participation record. Linda Eiríks dóttir, who has worked with Stephen West for a long time, speaks about the Mystery Shawl Knit Along, show her shawls from previous years, and helps us to choose the colors of this year’s shawl. The Mystery Shawl Knit Along officially starts on October 7th.
Musicians’ Debut Albums
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Shawl Knitting and Color Ideas
On this first Vinyl Café of the season, we will cover musicians’ debut albums. Some bands appear on the scene fully formed with a bulletproof debut - others don’t.
Magic Words Storytelling and creative writing workshop Every Wed. from 05.10 - 16.11.22 Spöngin Actress Ólöf Sverrisdóttir’s diverse courses have been very popular in recent years. This time around she will combine storytelling and creative writing with emphasis on stories from our own lives. The course ends with a celebration on Icelandic Language Day. Folded Landscape Exhibition | Sæunn Þorsteinsdóttir 06.10.22 - 06.01.23 Árbær Contour lines, numbers, and names are transferred onto paper and suddenly you can hold a whole mountain in your hand! Art work made from maps where the lightness of paper and the heaviness of mountains meet. Sæunn’s education is in visual art and music, and she is best known for works made out of paper of various types. 5pm - 6:30pm October 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is
Thu. 06.10.22 12:15 pm-1 pm Fri. 07.10.22 12:15 pm-1 pm Sat. 08.10.22 1:15 pm-2 pm SpönginGerðuberg Grófin Þórður Sigurðarson, Birkir Blær Ingólfsson & Leifur Gunnarsson
Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir
Queer Education Parents’ Café Thu. 06.10.22 8 pm - 9 pm Sólheimar What is the situation of queer children? How can we ensure a queer-friendly environment for them, both at home and at school? What do all of these queer terms mean? Svandís Anna Sigurðardóttir, a specialist in queer and gender equality issues, educates us on queer issues with an emphasis on children and talks about how guardians can support queer children.
Music and Literature Lunchtime Jazz From Maístjarnan to the Rocket Man, many of the world’s most-loved songs are either inspired by books or are arrangements of poems. We invite guests on a magical journey around the world of fiction guided by songs that have sprung from the soil of books. The performers are Birkir Blær on saxo phone, Þórður Sigurðarson on piano, and Leifur Gunnarsson on upright bass.
October 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is
Lennon – McCartney Music Café Sun. 09.10.22 3 pm - 4 pm Grófin John Lennon and Paul McCartney achieved something with the Beatles that is rare in the history of art: to be both the most popular and the best at what they were doing. On John Lennon’s birthday, Valgeir Gestsson of Grófin’s music department will talk about the difference between the two pals. They were different characters and that is very apparent in their lyrics and compositions.
Art Without Borders Exhibition and events
October 2022
08.10. - 29.10.22 Gerðuberg Art Without Borders is a festival that showcases art by disabled artists. The festival, which has been held annually since 2003, will be hosted in Gerðuberg in October. The resident artist of this year’s festival is Elfa Björk Jónsdóttir.
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John Lennon & Paul McCartney
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Let’s Sing Together
Sing-Along with Anna Sigríður & Aðalheiður Mon. 10.10.22 5 pm - 5:45 pm Árbær
There are few things better than singing in good company. Vocalist Anna Sigríður Helgadóttir sings fun Icelandic songs and Aðalheiður Þorsteinsdóttir accompanies on piano. The lyrics are projected on a screen so everyone can take part.
Alda Björk Valdimarsdóttir
Living and Dying in Poetry
Þykjustuleikarnir by Anton Helgi Jónsson, Við lútum höfði fyrir því sem fellur by Alda Björk Valdimars dóttir and Skepna í eigin skinni by Hrafnhildur Hagalín Guðmundsdóttir.
Insight Wed. 12.10.22 8 pm - 9:15 pm Gerðuberg Poets meet at the library with poetic fire in their back pockets and talk about inspiration and the material in their books released this year:
October 2022
Anton Helgi Jónsson
Hrafnhildur Hagalín Guðmundsdóttir
Insight is a conversation between the arts and scholarship on passion and inspiration, the senses, and the creative process.
Tue. 18.10.22 5:30 pm - 7pm Kringlan For some years now the Reykjavík City Theater and the Reykjavík City Library Kringlan have collaborated on a Theater café where cast and crew members come and present their show to guests. Síðustu dagar Sæunnar (Sæunn’s Last Days) is a new work by playwright Matthías Tryggvi Haraldsson. After a short chat, guests are invited to the theater next door to see the show’s set, and afterwards they can buy tickets at a 10% discount.
Theater Café
K-Pop and K-Drama
Síðustu dagar Sæunnar
Thu. 13.10.22 5 pm - 7:30 pm Úlfarsárdalur
Songwriting and Production Makerspace
October 2022 Registration
Wed. 19.10.22 8 pm-10pm Gerðuberg South Korean pop culture has reached amazing heights of popularity in recent years. From Gangnam Style to Parasite, which won an Oscar in 2019. At this Academic Café we’ll take a deep dive into Korean culture and see examples of K-Drama that can be watched on streaming platforms, what music tops the K-Pop charts and which novels we can sink into to get closer to this distant land, but present culture.
Learn to write “bangers,” record vocals, and make beats. A music workshop for everyone who is interested in singing, rapping, writing lyrics, and producing. The workshop is led by producer and songwriter Jóhannes Ágúst Sigurjónsson. at borgarbokasafn.is
Academic Café
From Seed to Plant Community Café Thu. 20.10.22 5 pm - 6 pm Árbær María Norðdahl from Innigarðar talks about cultivation all year round. What do you need in order to cultivate plants from seeds, whether you’re putting them out in pots and beds during summer or keeping them indoors all year? She’ll review the importance of four key elements that are necessary for successful cultivation: light, water, fertilizer and heat.
October
From Soðning to Sushi Academic Café Mon. 31.10.22 5:15pm - 6 pm Spöngin Squash, mango, arugula, and pesto are common in Icelandic kitchens these days, but not so long ago, there were a lot fewer food products to choose from. Author, cook, and bookworm Nanna Rögnvaldardóttir speaks about foreign influence on Icelandic cooking in the 20th century. 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is Nanna Rögnvaldardóttir
November 2022
Thu. 03.11.22 5:30 pm - 7 pm Grófin
The Japanese photographer Ariko Inaoka photographed twin sisters Erna and Hrefna each year between 2008 and 2016 when they were nine to sixteen years old. The exhibition is the product of this project, a coming-ofage story that captures the close and magical relationship of the twin sisters.
Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir & Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir
A Feast for the Ears Vínyl Café
Making Space for Thought Insight Thu. 10.11.22 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Kringlan Author Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir and Professor of Philosophy at the Univer sity of Iceland Sigríður Þorgeirsdóttir rendezvous and discuss inspiration, fatigue, and ways to renew mental energy in order to create room for our own thoughts far from the buzz of the modern world. Insight is a conversation between the arts and scholarship on passion and inspiration, the senses, and the creative process. Registration at borgarbokasafn.is
Twins Photography exhibition | Ariko Inaoka 05.11.22 – 07.01.23 Gerðuberg
Figurative Landscapes Exhibition | Karen Björg Jóhannsdóttir 03.11. – 01.12.22 Spöngin Karen Björg exhibits large and color ful landscape paintings, sometimes painted on found objects. She lets the colors and brush strokes direct the journey and examines the manifestations of the human in the landscape.
The Reykjavík City Library’s vinyl collection is very good and at the Vinyl Café we dive into the offerings; listen, discuss, think, learn, and have some coffee and sweets.
Gísli Jökull Gíslason speaks about his new book Örlagaskipið Arctic, its background, the secret documents of the British, the people, the times, and more. Örlagaskipið Arctic is Gísli’s third book. Registration at borgarbokasafn.is Gísli Jökull Gíslason
Love Songs on 10 Strings
The story of the schooner Arctic is a magnificent story involving spies, wrongdoings, and mistreatment.
Lunchtime Jazz Love songs flood listeners’ senses at this lovely concert in the unique duet interpretation of guitar and upright bass. The 10 strings search for perfect harmony in love songs tied to places, from Broadway to Herjólfsdalur. The performers are Mikael Máni Ásmundsson on guitar and Leifur Gunnarsson on upright bass. Thu. 10.11.22 12:15 pm - 1 pm Fri. 11.11.22 12:15 pm - 1 pm Sat. 12.11.22 1:15 pm - 2 pm SpönginGerðuberg Grófin DIY Christmas Sweater Sun. 13.11.22 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Grófin Join us for our Zero Waste Christmas Celebration and learn how to upgrade your average looking jumper into a VERY UGLY CHRISTMAS JUMPER with assis tance from Anna Worthington De Matos from Munasafnið RVK Tool Library. You should bring your own jumper; we will have some available too. Included in this workshop are all the yarn, fabrics, and materials you need to decorate your sweater. You are welcome to bring things to decorate with! Join us and let’s make those average jumpers extra Christmassy!
Arctic: The Fateful Ship Literary Café Mon. 14.11.22 5 pm - 5:45 pm Árbær
November 2022
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Those who knit, have yarn. One of the hottest trends in the knitting world is to knit with leftovers. But making something beautiful out of them is an art unto itself. Programmer and knitter
Wed. 16.11.22 5 pm - 7 pm Spöngin
Nanna Einarsdóttir
There’s a standing tradition for students of the Magic Words workshop to read from their works on Icelandic Language Day. The participants of the storytelling and creative writing workshop read texts that have developed out of stories taken from their own lives for guests to enjoy on this holiday.
Nanna Einarsdóttir shows us what she’s been doing with her leftover yarn and teaches us how to mix colors in fun ways.
Words | Readings
Wed. 16.11.22 8 pm - 10 pm Gerðuberg
Knitting from Leftover Yarn Handicraft Café
Magic
Vocalist Anna Sigríður Helgadóttir sings fun Icelandic songs and Aðalheiður Þorsteinsdóttir accompanies on piano. The lyrics are projected on a screen so everyone can take part. 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is María Óskarsdóttir
Thu. 17.11.22 5:10 pm - 6 pm Grófin Does artificial intelligence have a moral compass? Is it unbiased? How does it influence the biases of us humans? Can artificial intelligence teach us something about morality?
Four authors read from their works for guests. Warm up for the Christmas Book Flood with some refreshments at the library while authors from all areas read from new and exciting books. Peaceful Evening | Floating Relaxation
The discussion will center on the eth ics of artificial intelligence and bias (distortions) in computer science. Holding a PHD in Data Science María Óskarsdóttir guides us into this scien tific world. She works as an assistant professor at the Computer Science Department of Reykjavík University.
The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Science Café
Thu. 24.11.22 5:30 pm - 7 pm Kringlan
Let’s Sing Together
November
Fri. 25.11.22 7:30 pm - 10 pm Úlfarsárdalur Are you craving some peace and quiet? Come visit us for a peaceful evening. The lights will be dimmed, relaxing music will sound, and relaxation will be offered in the hall. In collaboration with Dalslaug and Flothetta, flotation in the swimming pool will also be offered. Registration is not required, just show up and enjoy.
Christmas Literary Café
Sing-Along with Anna Sigríður & Aðalheiður Mon. 28.11.22 5 pm - 5:45 pm Árbær
Art Wall | Unveiling Exhibition Fri. 02.12.22 3 pm - 4 pm Úlfarsárdalur A new work of art will be unveiled at a festive ceremony. The Art Wall is a collaborative project between the Reykjavík Art Museum and the Reykjavík City Library in Úlfarsárdalur. Exhibition | Interplay Marilyn Herdís Mellk and Þórdís Elín Jóelsdóttir 03.12.22 – 07.02.23 Spöngin Marylin Herdís and Þórdís Elín work with graphics in different ways. In their works, they examine the interplay of man and nature in all of its forms. December 2022 Registration at borgarbokasafn.is
Follow our social media in Season´sDecember!readings
Each day from the start of December until Christmas, an author or a translator peeks through the screen and tells us about their newly-released book. Diversity is the order of the day and all sorts of books are on the menu.
A A A A A A Schedule: borgarbokasafn.is/en/chat-and-play Chat and Let’sPlay
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The departmentmusic at Grófin is a hidden gem in the city centre. Here you can relax, put a record on, read newspapers and magazines and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
There’s a great record collection you can borrow from as well as scores and books about music.
THE E-LIBRARY | RAFBÓKASAFNIÐ LISTEN ON THE BUS Ebooks and audiobooks Sign in with your library card More info onrafbokasafnid.isborgarbokasafn.is/en/e-library
This fall we offer various clubs for our favorite nerds, be it Anime, Harry Potter, Star Wars or Stranger Things.
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The Clubs at the library are for kids and youth
Further information and registration at www.borgarbokasafn.is/en/our-clubs
An outlet for the young creatives can be found on stage in Free flow, our improv and theatre club, in storytelling in The extraordinary story workshop and with the means of handicrafts in our crafts club Fabrication.
Cozy reading is a club for the bookworms, who want to crawl into the magical realms of literature, in the company of others.
Final year of preschool
LittleVISITSSCHOOLlibraries
The Little Libraries are portable libraries that are loaned out to preschools in Reykjavík. Children can borrow books, take them home, and have cozy storytime with the family.
StorytimePreschools with Sleipnir Sleipnir, Óðinn’s eight-footed steed, knows everything about fiction, adventures, and how to get inspiration with the help of our imagination. The “booking bronco” meets children at the library and participates in storytime with them.
The Reykjavík City Library invites preschool and elementary school students to visit for fun and educational activities. Your class is welcome to visit the library. wwwBookings: borgarbokasafn.is/fraedsla
Zeta is a book creature that lives at the library. She hosts children for storytime, listens to stories with them, and teaches them about the library and how to take good care of books.
Preschool and 1st-2nd grade of elementary school
Library mystery Through solving a mystery, students get to know the library system and the diverse materials housed at their neighbourhood library.
Æringi the Story Van
Storytime with Zeta
5th-7th and 9th grades of elementary school / Bus trips
The OK is specifically for young people. The space offers diverse programming: workshops, lectures, group work, and creative projects. At the Makerspace in the OK you can use the 3D printer or vinyl cutter, make badges, program, and much more. Teachers can book the room for their own use, both for teaching and fun.
Students are given a tour of the comic department. On the shelves they’ll find Manga, Marvel, and Maus hanging out with Wonder Woman, Hellboy, and Lumberjanes.
8th-10th grade / Bus trips
The storyteller in Æringi can take on many forms. She visits school children and invites them into the Story Van for a storytime adventure.
4th grade of elementary school
The OK and Makerspace at Gerðuberg
A whole world of comics
All BookgradesPresentation In December, students are invited to a cozy Christmas interlude where they listen to readings from the newest books.
Preschool and 1st-2nd grade of elementary school
Starína reads a story for the children at Reykjavik Pride.
EVENTS FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2022
The 1st Thu. of every month from 3 pm - 6 pm Úlfarsárdalur
The Makerspace offer regular walk-in periods known as Open House or “Fiktdagar.” At these events, everyone is welcome to get help using the available tools, whether working independently or helping one another. At the Makerspace at Grófin and Árbær, Open House or “Fiktdagar” are open to everyone aged 13 and older. At Gerðuberg and Úlfarsárdalur ages 8 and above are welcome. Younger children are also welcome but must be accompanied by adults.
We warmly welcome carers with preschool children to Toddler Time, to chat, play and sing together. A staff member leads a singalong for the children at 11 am. Toddler Time is a good opportunity to meet other parents and share stories and experiences. At the library you can also borrow plenty of interesting and educational books and magazines about parenting and looking after young children. Not to mention all the wonderful children’s books. See you at the library! | Assistance
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Every Thursday from 10:30 am-11:30 am Grófin
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The 1st & 3rd Tue. of every month from 3 pm - 5:30 pm Gerðuberg
Every Wed. from 3 pm - 6 pm Grófin
The 1st Mon. of every month from 4:30 pm -6 pm Árbær
Ages 7-12
Sat. 03.09.22 1 pm - 2 pm Úlfarsárdalur
Do you want to learn how to whittle? Nothing could be easier when Bjarni Þór Kristjánsson is your teacher. Children under the age of 9 welcome accompanied by an adult. All materials and tools provided. Two workshops to choose from.
Sat. 10.09.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan LittleBits workshop | Ages 12-16 LittleBits Workshop for teenagers. The participants will be introduced to LittleBits, electronic building blocks that are color-coded, magnetic and make complex technology simple and fun. They learn how the blocks affect light, sound, and movement and will make interesting discoveries along the way.
Harry Potter Crafts All sorts of magic-related crafts on offer for curious Harry Potter nerds and their friends. Participation is free and all material is provided on site.
Sat. 03.09.22 12 pm - 1 pm Úlfarsárdalur
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Sat. 17.09.22 1 pm - 2:30 pm Spöngin borgarbokasafn.is Adam Świtała
September 2022 Registration
Sat. 17.09.22 11 am - 1 pm Úlfarsárdalur Chess Workshop Let’s play chess together with our friends or family and search for tomorrow’s chess master with the guidance of an instructor from Reykjavik Chess Club. This workshop is suitable both for beginners and for those with more experience.
Tue. 13.09.22 2:30 pm - 5 pm Gerðuberg “Lifemusic” Workshop for Families | Age 4 and up Musician and teacher Adam Świtała invites us to a music workshop where we discover how instruments and music, like talismans, connect us without words. The workshop is intended for children with the active participation of adults. No previous musical training is required, everyone plays and sings in their own way and has fun.
Sun. 18.09.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan Stop Motion Workshop Ages 10-16 In stop motion animation, everyday objects can come to life: the possibilities are endless. Illustrator and designer Ninna Þórarinsdóttir shows us how to record stop motion video on our phones or tablets.
Sat. 17.09.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Grófin
Little Fly | Ages 5-10 Are you interested in making DIY insects? Then this workshop is just for you! Under the guidance of artist Alda Ægisdóttir, we make art pieces in the shape of a fly or another insect, using different material and color combinations.
Sun. 18.09.22 1 pm - 3 pm Árbær
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Kakó Lingua | Building a World with Lego Bricks Here we will explore ways to communicate beyond language and build a new world with Lego all together. Multilingual Lego enthusiast Armando Garcia Teixeira leads the event. It will emphasize co-creation and every participant’s personal strength.
September
Sat. 24.09.22 12 pm - 2 pm Sólheimar Fantastical Birds & Creatures Do you want to let your imagination run wild? Let’s make fantastical birds and creatures with our children’s librarian. Lots of different materials and fun ideas will be available to help spark your imagination!
Sun. 25.09.22 12 pm - 2 pm Sólheimar
The design team ÞYKJÓ builds a nest in Spöngin City Library with an exhibition of Children‘s Nests. The nests of ÞYKJÓ are built in collaboration with handicrafts artists of The workshop for the blind (Blindravinnustofan) and cushioned by Gæla Studio. The collaboration seeks to capture the organic shapes of sparrow nests, which they have researched along with biologists from The Natural History Museum of Kópavogur. 22.09. - 31.10.22 Spöngin Exhibition | Þykjó 2022 Registration borgarbokasafn.is Anton Jónsson
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Science Guy Villi Most kids in Iceland are familiar with Science Guy Villi, but if not then now’s the chance to get to know him and his shenanigans! For several years, Villi has led kids through the adventurous world of science in his very unique way.
Tue. 20.09.22 5:30 pm - 7 pm Úlfarsárdalur Origami Workshop Artist Sæunn Þorsteinsdóttir helps young library patrons make various beautiful creations out of paper using Japanese origami methods.
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Sat. 01.10.22 1 pm - 3 pm Spöngin Sat. 15.10.22 1 pm - 3 pm Spöngin Minecraft Workshop | Ages 7-12 Are you a Minecraft genius or are you just getting started? Coders from Reykjavík University’s Skema will take us on a creative journey and share all their best tricks for worldbuilding in Minecraft. You never know: maybe even Úlfarsárdalur could be built in this fun, virtual world.
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Do you like writing stories? Author Bergrún Íris Sævarsdóttir leads a workshop where children get to try out writing and illustrating their own stories. They are encouraged to submit their story to the SÖGUR competition. You never know what stories could end up in the book RISAstórar smáSÖGUR!
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Do you have an idea for a play? Play wright Hildur Selma Sigbertsdóttir guides children in playwriting. Children are encouraged to submit their plays to the SÖGUR competition: you never know what plays could make it to the stage of the Reykjavík City Theater!
Sun. 02.10.22 1 pm - 3 pm Úlfarsárdalur Sun. 16.10.22 1 pm - 3 pm Úlfarsárdalur STORIES! SHENANIGANS! Sat. 01.10.22 10:30 am - 11 am Gerðuberg Quality time for families with preschool-age children where Birte and Imma combine music, stories, and play.Registration
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Thu. 13.10.22 5 pm - 6 pm borgarbokasafn.is Ingibjörg Ásdís Sveinsdóttir & Birte Harksen
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Teddy Bear Day Storytime with teddies for the whole family. We read a story about a teddy bear that loves to hug. After wards you can participate in teddy crafts and a teddy raffle.
Sat. 15.10.22 10:30 am - 11 am Gerðuberg
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In My Heart | Storytime and Crafts We will read the book In My Heart, a rhyming children’s story about feel ings, written by Jo Witek and Christine Roussey and beautifully translated into Icelandic by author Hallgrímur Helgason. Afterwards there will be time for crafts, coziness and discuss ing matters of the heart. Sun. 16.10.22 2 pm - 3 pm Árbær Quality time for families with pre school-age children that combines music, stories, and play. Preschool teachers Birte and Imma, who run the popular YouTube channel Birteog Immustund lead the event.
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Magic Tricks Do you believe in magic? Magician Einar Aron gives children a chance to look behind the curtain, peek into the magician’s hat, and explore the joy of magic tricks.
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Mon. 24.10.22 11 am - 1 pm Spöngin Tue. 25.10.22 11 am - 1 pm Spöngin
Fri. 21.10.22 1 pm - 2 pm Spöngin
A cozy interlude during the fall break where we encourage everyone big or small to let their imagination soar through crafts, games, and creativity with Lego.
My Very Own Necklace
A bracelet or a necklace can say more than a thousand words. In this workshop we will make a bracelet or a necklace from special beads, each and every one of which has its own meaning. What story will your jewelry say about you?
Mon. 24.10.22 1:30pm - 3:30pm Grófin Crafts, Games & Lego
Robot Workshop | Ages 13-16 Take part in a fun workshop and learn to make robots on wheels from scratch. Participants are given various components that they solder, screw, and connect together. Staff from Reykjavík University’s Skema lead the workshop and guide
Mon.participants. 24.10.22 1 pm - 4 pm Gerðuberg
Tue. 25.10.22 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Grófin
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Tue. 25.10.22 1 pm - 3 pm Árbær
Tue. 25.10.22 11 am - 12 pm Kringlan Halloween Fun Ages | 12-16 It’s almost Halloween! Come and join us for a magical moment of pumpkin carving and horror movie watching with Anna Worthington De Matos from Munasafnið RVK Tool Library. Included in the event is candy, soft drinks, a pumpkin, carving tools, and a selection of D-list horror films. Registration is necessary so the amount of pumpkins can be calculated beforehand.
Bingo & Jokes Come and try your luck at the bingo comedy event. It’s free to play and there are cool prizes on offer. All kids on fall break are welcome.
Bingo Come and join us for bingo, the most popular event of the year. Good and child-friendly prizes and humour and fun between rounds.
Tue. 25.10.22 1 pm - 4 pm Gerðuberg October 2022
Minecraft Workshop | Ages 8-12 Coders from Reykjavik University’s Skema share all their best tips for worldbuilding in Minecraft and guide participants on a creative journey on the computer. Let’s have fun together and learn something new on the way.
Tiny or Giant Paper Figures Do you want to learn how to make all sorts of hilarious paper creations? Let’s have fun making tiny or giant paper figures and creatures together!
Mon. 24.10.22 1 pm - 2 pm Sólheimar
Sun. 30.10.22 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Grófin October 2022 Registration borgarbokasafn.is
Sun. 30.10.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan Halloween | Freaky Fingers Let’s learn to make Halloween finger puppets with the assistance of our very own crafts master Sigurrós Sóley Jónsdóttir. For Halloween, the library fills up with scary monsters, witches, and other creatures – even fingers become frightening.
Thu. 27.10.22 4 pm - 6:30 pm Úlfarsárdalur
Kakó Lingua | Philosophy for Children
Sat. 29.10.22 12 pm - 2 pm Sólheimar
Songwriting and Production Ages 13-15 Learn to write “bangers,” record vocals, and make beats. A music workshop for everyone who is interested in singing, rapping, writing lyrics, and producing. The workshop is facilitated by producer and songwriter Jóhannes Ágúst Sigurjónsson.
Matchbox Crafts Did you know that a matchbox is more than an ashtray for matches? You can transform it into whatever you can think of: a house, robot, turtle, treasure chest, remote control, and countless other things. Art teacher and product designer Hanna Jónsdóttir leads this creative workshop.
Marion Herrera specializes in children’s philosophy and philosophy through dialogue. A philosophy workshop for families with children that creates an opportunity to discuss multiple things in a multilingual setting. A pleasant moment for all to think and explore ideas together.
The Art of Origami | Workshop Artist Sæunn Þorsteinsdóttir teaches young participants how to make origami boxes and bags. We will reuse various types of paper and all materials will be provided.
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Sat. 05.11.22 11 am - 1 pm Úlfarsárdalur Box Robot Workshop Ages 13-16 Let’s learn to make simple robots and the basics of programming and electricity. We create a so-called “useless box.” Participants get to take the robots they create and program home with them.
Tue. 01.11.22 2 pm - 5 pm Gerðuberg
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Sun. 13.11.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan Registration borgarbokasafn.is Patrycja Bączek
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Roblox Workshop | Ages 8-13 Do you want to design your own video game movies and share them with others? The coders at Reykjavík University’s Skema teach the Roblox gaming environment, a platform that enables anyone to imagine, create, play with friends, and explore immersive 3D worlds, all built by players and developers.
Between Bookshelves Author and dancer Patrycja Bączek facilitates a workshop that combines physical activity, social interaction, and creative and emotional expression for children and parents. Let’s try to move in different ways, dance between bookshelves, play with objects around us, and discover bonding and nonverbal communication.
Sat. 05.11.22 12 pm - 1:30 pm Spöngin
Sat. 12.11.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan Kakó Lingua | Creative Movement
Father’s Day Crafts Surprise your dear ol’ dad by making something beautiful for him for Father’s Day. All materials provided.
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Sat. 19.11.22 12 pm - 4 pm Gerðuberg
If I Were a Tiger | Children’s Play An educational and funny children’s play suitable for the whole family. Theater troupe Flækja stops in for a visit and invites us on an exciting journey with 8-year-old Lára, who flies on the wings of her imagination.
Furoshiki Wrapping Do you want to learn how to wrap presents with the Japanese Furoshiki technique? We will use the Furoshiki to learn to wrap different sized/ shaped objects! Included in this workshop is one Christmas-themed Furoshiki reusable wrap that you get to take home.
Sat. 19.11.22 1 pm - 1:30 pm Spöngin borgarbokasafn.is
Robot Workshop | Ages 13-16 Take part in a fun workshop and learn to make robots on wheels from scratch. Participants are given various components that they solder, screw, and connect together. Staff from Reykjavík University’s Skema lead the workshop and guide participants.
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Duo Stemma | Musical Theater Violist Herdís Anna Jónsdóttir and percussionist Steef van Oosterhout provide us with some Christmas-themed entertainment to brighten the dark winter days. A lovely afternoon interlude for the whole family.
Snow is Falling, All Around Me Learn how to make unique and beautiful paper snowflakes that put you in a holiday mood with the artist Kristín Arngrímsdóttir. These snowflakes are the perfect decorations for your windows, walls or on that special Christmas present – the possibilities are endless!
Sun. 20.11.22 2 pm - 3 pm Árbær
Sat. 26.11.22 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Sólheimar
Sun. 27.11.22 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Grófin
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Sat. 03.12.22 11 am - 1 pm Úlfarsárdalur DIY Christmas Sweater Zero Waste Christmas Celebration! upgrade average looking jumper into a VERY UGLY CHRISTMAS JUMPER. own are
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Children’s Book Bash Children’s book authors read from their books while we enjoy hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies. Afterwards, some energetic Yule lads will join us and throw a lively Christmas Bash at Bókatorgið. Sun. 04.12.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Grófin
Christmas Crafts with Sigurrós Librarian and master of crafts Sigurrós Jónsdóttir teaches participants to make beautiful Christmas trees from old paperbacks and paint and decorate Christmas decorations.
Sat. 10.12.22 1:30 pm - 3 pm Kringlan
Christmas Cozy It’s good to get away from the Christmas rush and come to a cozy Christmas interlude at the library, listen to a Christmas story, munch on gingerbread cookies and make Christmas decorations. It doesn’t get more Christmassy than that.
Sun. 11.12.22 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Grófin Decorated Apples | Family workshop Red apples are Christmassy and become even more beautiful and tasty when decorated with sugar. Artist Sæunn Þorsteinsdóttir teaches the art of apple decorating. Together we’ll enjoy a cozy Advent afternoon.
Sun. 11.12.22 2 pm - 3 pm Árbær December 2022 Registration borgarbokasafn.is
The winning story is then revealed day by day in December, on our media.
Stay tuned in December!
What's a better way to get the Christmas spirit going, than listening to - or readinga beautiful Christmas story?
Advent Calendar of the Reykjavík City Library and Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature
Each year Reykjavík City Library and Reykjavík UNESCO City of Literature organize an open call for their annual Advent Calendar, where authors and illustrators conjure up dazzling new worlds of joy.
Advent Calendar
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Thursdays Bólstaðarhlíð
Mondays Vitatorg v/Skúlagötu
Thursdays Naustabryggja
Mondays Sóltún 6 10:30 am - 12 pm Hrafnista 2:50 pm - 3:20 pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Við Esjugrund 1st
Thursdays 18 1 pm - 1:30 pm Hátún 10 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm Laugalækur 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 6:15 pm - 7 pm 41-45 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
Tuesdays Leikskólinn Berg 2nd
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Tuesdays 1-5 4 pm - 4:30 pm 4-6 5:45 pm- 6:30 pm Tuesday of the month 10:15 am - 10:45 am 2nd Tuesday of the month 10:45 am - 11:15 am & 3rd Tuesday of the month 6 pm - 6:45 pm 4:45 pm - 5:20 pm 6-8 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 5:15 - 6 pm 2-4 6:15 pm - 7 pm
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GRAFARHOLT & BRYGGJUHVERFI KJALARNES OG NORÐLINGAHOLT BREIÐHOLT LAUGARÁS, LAUGARNES & TÚN HLÍÐAR OG HÁALEITI BÚSTAÐAHVERFI & FOSSVOGUR MIÐBÆR, FridaysSKERJAFJÖRÐURVESTUBÆR,&VATNSMÝRI Fossvogsskóli
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Tuesdays Sléttuvegur 13 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm 21 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm Sléttuvegur 29-31 2:15 pm - 2:35 pm 31 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm 40 1:30 pm - 2 pm 2:15 pm - 3 pm 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 4:15 pm - 5 pm Baugatangi 5:15 pm - 6 pm 1:15 pm - 2:30 pm 1 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm 2nd & 4th Monday of the month 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Fridays Árskógar
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Mondays Stakkahlíð 17
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Kakó Lingua events are for children of all ages and language backgrounds who want to spend an afternoon doing fun activities Reykjavík City Library Kringlan
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