Viikki Library

Libraries have books for all ages, in different languages, from non-fiction to comics. Books can be ordered through the helmet.fi online service.

Operators of the City of Helsinki offer various services supporting the circular and sharing economy.

You can use the customer computers and printers in all of Helsinki's libraries.

Meeting rooms suitable for small groups to meet and work around Helsinki.

Libraries offer guided visits and guidance on their use for groups.

You can borrow games, instruments, season tickets, tools and sports equipment, for example.

Libraries offer facilities for events that are free and open to all. Further information and reservations at Varaamo.

A variety of free events, such as guest author visits and lectures, are organised at libraries.

A wide range of activities is organised at libraries for children, young people and families.

The libraries' lending services allow customers to borrow a wide range of books, music, newspapers and magazines, as well as shared resources for...

The library provides reading promotion services for early childhood education groups. Groups can visit the library on their own or by appointment.

The library offers services for promoting reading at schools. Groups can visit a library on their own or by appointment.

A library is a meeting place open to all and a living room for city residents, offering free reading material and peaceful activities.

You can volunteer to help organise a variety of activities. Contact your local library.

The library has quiet study and reading spaces, some of which can be reserved.

Libraries have a dedicated children's area, with space for younger and older children to read, play and spend time in.

The libraries' music collection includes sheet music, recordings and other music-related material, both in physical libraries and digitally.

You can order a pre-selected package of children's and young adult books based on your preferences.

Through the Reading Coach Junior service, you can order a pre-selected package of books for children and young adults based on your preferences.

Libraries that can also be used when no staff is present are called self-service libraries.

Personal digital support is available from libraries by appointment.

Libraries provide personal support with digital services and use of digital devices at times when staff are present.

Video games can be played on game consoles at the library. Game consoles are available for use in the games room, which can be reserved through...

The City of Helsinki offers WLAN inlets and outlets in the city centre and in different city-owned buildings, for example public libraries.

Libraries provide equipment for DIY projects. For example 3D printers, sewing machines and vinyl cutters. Further information and reservations at...