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Staff from Hafnarfjörður Library are attending the National Conference for Library Staff. As a result, the library's opening hours will be disrupted at the end of the week. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Staff from Hafnarfjörður Library are attending the National Conference for Library Staff. As a result, the library's opening hours will be disrupted at the end of the week. 

  • Thursday 29 September: Open 13 – 19
  • Friday 30 September: Closed 
  • Saturday 1 October: Open 11 am – 3 pm

Due dates for materials already on loan that were due on Thursday and Friday are now Monday, 3rd October.  Fines will not be charged for items returned on Thursday and Friday. DVDs borrowed on Tuesday (27th September) and Wednesday (28th September) may be returned on Monday, 3rd October. 

We apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause and thank you in advance for your understanding. 

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