Summer Reading 2025 – How many treasures will you find?

Over a hundred pieces of literature

In collaboration with the school libraries of Hafnarfjörður, boxes, forms, envelopes, and promotional materials were distributed to all the town’s schools, where students were encouraged to submit poems and flash fiction. As a result, over 107 valid entries were received within the deadline, which have now been laminated and placed around the town.

Encourages activity and togetherness

“The project encourages physical activity, helps people get to know their town even better, promotes togetherness, and spreads children’s culture, creative writing, and young voices throughout the town,” says Hugrún Margrét Óladóttir, head of the children’s and youth departments at the Hafnarfjörður Library.

Geitungarnir and Verkherinn, employment-related programs for people with disabilities or reduced work capacity, are responsible for regularly inspecting the condition of the signs and replacing any works that have been damaged or lost.

Where are the treasures hidden?

Where were the entries submitted for the competition? The treasures from Áslandsskóli, for example, can be found in Vesturbær and Norðurbær, while the treasures submitted directly to the library can be found in the Holt area (regardless of which school the author attends).

“The neighborhoods were intentionally mixed and shuffled to encourage children and their families to explore their town and possibly discover places they’ve never been to before,” says Hugrún.

How do I participate?

People take part by marking on a special form the works they find around town, each piece has a unique number.

A reward for participating

For one completed form, participants receive a reward. Two to four forms earn a generous reward, and five or more forms earn a major reward.

In September, three authors will also receive prizes for their outstanding written works!

Mother and daughter Hafdís Erla and Hanna Líf took advantage of the pleasant weather over the weekend, went on a nice bike ride around town, and submitted nearly four full forms.

Reader of the Week – Submit a book review and enter the weekly draw!

“The Reader of the Week (one book review equals one ticket in the weekly draw) is running all summer, and we make it even more fun by removing personal information and posting all the participation slips on the notice board (on the slips, we ask the kids to draw a picture, write what they thought, and who the main characters are),” says Hugrún.

You can get the forms in Icelandic, English, and Polish at the library or here.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the whole family to get to know our beautiful fjord even better, you might find your new favorite spot!