The author of the last Prelude is Illugi Jökulsson with the book Your ancient renown: What the authors of the Landnámabók considered to be true. There, Illugi summarises the sagas of the Landnámu about the settlers who are more than just a name. And the picture that the authors of the Landnámu paint of the settlers will come as a surprise to many.
Scholars have long realised that the authority of the Landnámabók is not as great as was once thought. But what picture does the book paint of the famous fathers (and the occasional mother)?
Illugi Jökulsson examines here where the settlers came from, according to the Landnámabók, and looks at the status of slaves, the layout of settlements, the fleet, the dominance of the Norse in the British Isles, and more, in an entertaining and informative book.
The Advent in November brings us closer to Christmas step by step, one page at a time. We will have an author visiting us every Friday in November, where we will introduce exciting new books in the run-up to Christmas. On The Countdown, we shine a light on all sorts of works and enjoy the flora of Icelandic literature – and of course, it's wonderful to listen to a bit of literary genius and then pop over to the Christmas Village to get into the festive spirit!
Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…
Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…
Practise speaking Icelandic with volunteers from the Red Cross at Hafnarfjörður Library, Strandgata 28. Tuesdays from 13:00 to 14:30. Starts on 8 September…
Bridge Builders' Open House at Hafnarfjörður Library
The Bridge Builders invite parents and other interested parties to an open house at the Hafnarfjörður Library every Wednesday. There will be an opportunity to ask questions…
Craft time in the art studio at the Learning Centre every Monday at your library! All materials provided, everyone in a good mood, and endless fun. Come along…
Memmm's Open Nursery invites you to play at Hafnarfjörður Library every Monday from 12:00-14:00 and Thursday from 10:00-12:00. No registration is required and…
