Gardabaer Library

The Garðabær Library is a public library that is open to everyone. It has two locations in Garðabær; the main library at Garðatorg 7 and the Álftaness Museum, which is run in conjunction with the Álftaness School Library on Eyvindarstaðaveg.

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Gardabaer Library

Garðatorg 7
Phone: 591 4550
Email: bokasafn@gardabaer.is

Opnunartími

Weekdays: 09:00 - 19:00
Saturdays: 11:00 - 15:00

Open today from 09:00 to 19:00

Information and Cultural Center

A new website for the Garðabær Library is under development and will be launched later this year.

The library is an information and cultural center that provides access to a rich selection of books, data, and media for education and entertainment. The library offers a diverse and vibrant program and hosts a number of events each year.

Various library events:

The facilities

Museum guests have access to books and other materials for rent and wireless internet in both libraries. In the main library, guests have access to computers, printers, photocopiers, vinyl printers, 3D printers and sewing machines. On the 2nd floor of the museum there is a reading room, which has several reading ásar , a group work table and plenty of outlets for laptops. The library also has a private room that guests can use free of charge for up to two hours at a time. However, it is necessary to register at the front desk or by email: bokasafn@gardabaer.is.

Living Library

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The Garðabær Library is constantly developing. The staff strives to offer an exciting collection, professional information services, and a fun and varied event program. Various materials and items are loaned from the library, such as various types of cards, Playstation games and Nintendo games. You can borrow a Nintendo Switch console with an adult card. There are also board games, children's games, dice games, classic games, role-playing games, as well as magazines and books. Staff welcomes new ideas and is willing to support and participate in all kinds of projects that belong in the library and are integrated with its values.