Let’s create new Icelandic words!

What words do you feel are missing from the Icelandic language to describe our lived experiences? Do you wish you could express something but don’t know what word to use? As society evolves, we need new words to describe it. We invite you into a creative word-shop where we will brainstorm what words we wish we had to talk about the things we want to talk about!

All ages and languages are welcome to join us. While the words we will be creating will be Icelandic words, we welcome all languages into the discussion and look forward to hearing different language perspectives!

Love Speech is a project from the Reykjavik City Library that emphasizes lived realities, emotional literacy and ownership of the Icelandic language. People are encouraged to create new words for the Icelandic language to add to a unique co-create dictionary where all the words are collected.

See more here

The workshop is held In honor of The Nordic Literature Week that takes place this year the 11.-17th of November and The Day of the Icelandic Language that takes place the 16th of November.

The workshop is for free and will be taught in English and Icelandic. It encourages a playful and creative approach to languages – and connects with the spirit of PIPPI.  An exhibition honoring the beloved story figure is currently to be shown at the Children´s Library – PIPPI, Democracy and the Voices of Children.

The space for this event is limited, so it is advised to reserve in advance: hrafnhildur@nordichouse.is .

ACCESSIBILITY: The Children’s Library is accessible for wheelchairs through the exhibition hall, Hvelfing. Library staff can give guidance. Restrooms are wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral.