Program:
Nordic Libraries Together 2026
Wednesday 09.09
13:30 Library tours
Deichman Grünerløkka and Thorshov – Sustainability and urban farming
Deichman Majorstua and Tøyen – Local programming and collaboration with volunteers
17:00 Registration, reception, kick-off and socialising
Thursday 10.09
08:30 Registration and coffee
Keynotes and group work:
Media habits and society – what has changed, and what should we do about it?
Lunch at Åpent
Workshops from across the Nordics - 5 parallel tracks
Join in on a development process of a library initiative
Keynote and group work:
Technology – what just happened, and how should we respond?
Lightning talks - 3 parallel tracks
New initiatives and other recent experiences in our libraries.
17:00 City tracks: museum visit, guided Art walk in Deichman Bjørvika, or open-air walk at Akershus Fortress
19:00 Dinner at Restaurant Olivia
Friday 11.09
08:30 Coffee
Keynote and group work:
Groundbreaking collaboration across silos and borders
Lunch
Visits to:
Deichman Biblo Tøyen
Deichman Stovner
Losæter Urban Farmer
Over three days, the conference brings together library professionals and partners from across the Nordic region to explore the future of libraries through keynotes, workshops, discussions, and site visits.
The program will be updated continuously as we move closer to the conference.