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The Sewing Corner | Walk-in Assistance
In the Sewing Corner at the Reykjavík City Library in Árbær, we have great facilities for anyone interested in sewing. There are two standard sewing machines, as well as an overlock machine. It is also possible to trace patterns so guests can sew from scratch, but it's also ideal to bring clothes and other textiles that need repairing. We offer monthly Sewing Assistance during the winter months,…
Handicraft Time in Úlfarsárdalur
Are you a real knitting genius, a beginner in crochet or advanced in cross stitch? Doesn't really matter, because the important thing is to spend time together! The Reykjavík City Library in Úlfarsárdalur offers a cosy area to meet with your handicrafts and have a relaxed chat over a nice cup of coffee, every Tuesday from 1 pm - 3 pm. The library has a selection of handicraft books and…
Concert and Lecture | Traditional music and throat singing from Mongolia
Khairkhan will play traditional Mongolian instruments and teach the basics of throat singing! Khairkhan is an Inner Mongolian musician from the Khorqin Tribe in the east side of Inner Mongolia and lives in Reykjavík, Iceland. He grew up in the famous Khorchin grasslands with rich folk music and stories. He will play for us, as well as show us and talk about traditional Mongolian instruments. He…
Come and Sing!
Come and join us in Singalong in Árbær! Guitarist and joy-bringer Valli will lead a singalong featuring some of the greatest gems from Icelandic pop music history. A mix of old favorites that most people will recognize! Perfect for bringing the whole family – or gathering friends to join in the singing session. No singing skills required; everyone sings in their own way. And don’t worry if you…
Krýsuvík Geothermal Area
Not too far from the centre of Hafnarfjörður rest the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-coloured hills.
Easter in Iceland
Easter is a National holiday in Iceland.
Krýsuvík
Not too far from the centre of Hafnarfjörður rest the remarkable solfatara fields of Krýsuvík, where you’ll discover an expanse of steaming volcanic vents and boiling hot springs, framed dramatically by a range of multi-coloured hills. A well-maintained boardwalk winds through the bubbling and hissing geothermal area, with informative signage explaining all the important geological facts. The…
Iceland Airwaves starts tomorrow!
The Iceland Airwaves festival starts tomorrow, Wednesday 2 November 2016 and is being held for the 18th time! This biggest celebration of music in Iceland boasts an unrivaled line-up of established and up-and-coming artists.
Write a Wish and Know it Will Come True
Yoko Ono invites all guests of the Illumination of the Imagine Peace Tower to write down their wishes and hang them on one of her wishing trees.
The Winter Lights Festival starts this Thursday
The festival will be launched with the projection of the work Ofbirta by Márta Róbertsdóttir at Hallgrímskirkja and the Light Trail will be in place with new, amazing works in collaboration with Art in Light.