Responsible for the service City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Viikki Library
- Service location
Viikki Library is a public library.
Visiting address
Viikinkaari 11
00790 Helsinki
Service hours
Open
Monday-Friday 7.00–8.00 and 8.00–20.00
Saturday-Sunday 7.00–20.00
Exceptional service hours
13/5/2026 Exceptionally open
7.00–20.00
14/5/2026 Exceptionally open
7.00–20.00
Other contact details
Telephone number
+358 931085071
(local/mobile network fee)
Postal address
P.O.Box 71455
00099 Helsingin Kaupunki
Accessibility information
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
- The route to the entrance is rough and illuminated.
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has a portable induction loop.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- The main entrance parking spaces may be used for this entrance as well. The distance from the parking spaces to the entrance is over 10 meters.
- The route to the entrance is guided, rough and illuminated.
- The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The customer service point is on the same floor as this entrance.
Services
- City of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
Circular economy servicesCity of Helsinki, Urban Environment Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceOperators of the City of Helsinki offer various services supporting the circular and sharing economy. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Facilities for meetingsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceMeeting rooms suitable for small groups to meet and work around Helsinki. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Introductory and guided visits to librariesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries offer guided visits and guidance on their use for groups. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library event facilitiesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries offer facilities for events that are free and open to all. Further information and reservations at Varaamo. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library events for adultsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceA variety of free events, such as guest author visits and lectures, are organised at libraries. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library events for children and familiesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceA wide range of activities is organised at libraries for children, young people and families. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library services for early childhood educationCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe 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
Library services for schoolsCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe 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
Library services, public librariesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceA 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
Library volunteeringCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can volunteer to help organise a variety of activities. Contact your local library. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library workspacesCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe library has quiet study and reading spaces, some of which can be reserved. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Library's children's areasCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries 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
Reading recommendations for children and young people (book bag reading coaching)City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceYou can order a pre-selected package of children's and young adult books based on your preferences. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Reading recommendations for children and young people (Reading Coach Junior)City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThrough 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
Self-service libraryCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries that can also be used when no staff is present are called self-service libraries. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Support with digital services and use of devices by appointmentCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic servicePersonal digital support is available from libraries by appointment. - City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Support with digital services and use of devices while staff are presentCity of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceLibraries provide personal support with digital services and use of digital devices at times when staff are present. - City of Helsinki
Wireless internet, WLANCity of Helsinki
ServiceHelsinkiPublic serviceThe City of Helsinki offers WLAN inlets and outlets in the city centre and in different city-owned buildings, for example public libraries.
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, Culture and Leisure Division
Updated: 12/5/2026