Information and services

The library is a social meeting point for everyone. You can enjoy good atmosphere with comfy chairs and coffee. We at the library are always at your assistance for your library needs. Contact us with any ideas for your own events such as bookclubs and social gatherings. The library email is bokasafn@gardabaer.is

Library card

The library card is valid in all public libraries in Garðabær, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, Reykjavík, Mosfellsbær og Seltjarnarnes, for one year. The library card provides access to books, magazines, board games, dvd players and movies, computer games, cake tins, electronic content and audio books on the website rafbokasafn.is. 

The annual fee for adults is 2.800 kr. For senior citizens (67 years and older), children (0-17 years old) and disabled people it is free.

Loans

The check out period for books, all childrens books and magazines is 30 days, new books, computer games, DVDs, DVD Player, Nintendo Switch, cake tins and board games is 14 days.

Books and magazines

DVD players and movies
Nintendo Switch and games, Playstation games.

Access

Computer, printer, scanner, 3D printer, sewing machine for use. 
Free wifi

Various free events throughout the year:

Reading for dogs
Computer workshops for children (fx. Minecraft, Roblox)
New parent get-together
School holiday programs
Seasonal events
Crafts

Handling

It is beneficial for everyone to take good care of the library materials. Books do not tolerate moisture, water or staying in the car or other cold places for a long time.

Tariff
New library card (lost, stolen) 780 ISK
Photocopy, each sheet A4 60 ISK
Photocopy, each sheet A4 in color 120 ISK
Photocopy, each sheet A3 120 ISK
Photocopy, each sheet A3 in color 300 ISK
3D printing 100 ISK/m.
Day fines:
Book, magazine, audiobook, cd 50 ISK
DVDs, DVD player, Nintendo Switch, boardgames, computer games, cake tins  200 ISK
DAMAGE TO LOAN PARTS, BORROWER'S COMPENSATION:
Price in the shop. The borrower can also buy the exact item and turn it in.

For kids during summertime:

Library of Garðabær Summer reading program.
This year we are introducing our magnificent Reading Dragon, designed by illustrator Iðunn Arna who will be on all our summer reading material and displayed at the children‘s department.

What is Summer Reading?
Summer Reading is a reading initative that encourages children to read during the summer break so the do not lose their reading skills over the school summer break. The children set reading goals, record their reading in their reading diary and receice a sticker for each book they read. They can then fill out a comment form that they return to our magic box at the library, from which the Reading Dragon of the week will be drawn out every Thursday at 12pm, and will receive a book as a prize.

We encourage parents and guardians to take advantage of the library this summer and help their children set their reading goals.