City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries have books for all ages, in different languages, from non-fiction to comics. Books can be ordered through the helmet.fi online service.
City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Operators of the City of Helsinki offer various services supporting the circular and sharing economy.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
You can use the customer computers and printers in all of Helsinki's libraries.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Exhibition space for artists and communities to organise their own art exhibitions.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries offer guided visits and guidance on their use for groups.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
You can borrow games, instruments, season tickets, tools and sports equipment, for example.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
A variety of free events, such as guest author visits and lectures, are organised at libraries.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
A wide range of activities is organised at libraries for children, young people and families.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Small-scale art and cultural exhibitions can be arranged for free in a library.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
The libraries' lending services allow customers to borrow a wide range of books, music, newspapers and magazines, as well as shared resources for...
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
A library's reading room is a public and free space open to all, suitable for reading and working alone quietly.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
The library provides reading promotion services for early childhood education groups. Groups can visit the library on their own or by appointment.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
The library offers services for promoting reading at schools. Groups can visit a library on their own or by appointment.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
A library is a meeting place open to all and a living room for city residents, offering free reading material and peaceful activities.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
In the libraries' music rooms, you can play alone or in a group, and record and edit music independently. Further information and reservations at...
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
You can volunteer to help organise a variety of activities. Contact your local library.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries have a dedicated children's area, with space for younger and older children to read, play and spend time in.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
The libraries' music collection includes sheet music, recordings and other music-related material, both in physical libraries and digitally.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Through the Reading Coach Junior service, you can order a pre-selected package of books for children and young adults based on your preferences.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries that can also be used when no staff is present are called self-service libraries.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries and the lobbies of cultural centres and the City Museum are available for casual use. Welcome!
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries provide personal support with digital services and use of digital devices at times when staff are present.
City of Helsinki
The City of Helsinki offers WLAN inlets and outlets in the city centre and in different city-owned buildings, for example public libraries.
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Libraries provide equipment for DIY projects. For example 3D printers, sewing machines and vinyl cutters. Further information and reservations at...
City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Work alone or in a group.
