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Libraries & Culture Houses

Icelanders love books! We have the highest number of authors per capita, several book-related festivals, and Reykjavík is the first UNESCO City of Literature that doesn't have English as its native tongue. Furthermore, our famous "Book-Flood-Before-Christmas", the time from early October until Christmas is dedicated to books in a massive way, publishers put out new books in large numbers, bookstores, libraries, cafés, bars, schools, workplaces, and the media promote them in various ways and the public takes part by flocking to events and discussing what the books of choice might be. So whether you're looking for some great Icelandic fiction, books about our beautiful nature, or just need to print out your itinerary, visit one of our libraries!

Árbær City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Gerðuberg City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Grófin City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Hafnarfjörður City Library

The City Library is located at Strandgata 1. It's on three floors plus basement.

Kléberg City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Kópavogur Public Library

The Kópavogur Public Library consists of two branches.

Kópavogur Regional Archives

Kópavogur Regional Archives was established in the year 2000.

Kringlan City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Nordic House

The Nordic House in Reykjavík is a cultural institution opened in 1968 and operated by the Nordic

Public Library of Garðabær

Garðabær Library is an information and creativity center where everyone is welcome to come and learn

Reykjavik Municipal Archive

Reykjavik Municipal Archive is the City archive for public documents from Reykjavik City governme

Sólheimar City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Spöngin City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

Úlfársdalur City Library

The Reykjavik City Library is a community- and culture house in eight different locations in Reyk

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