3D printer
The 3D printers can be booked via Varaamo. A 3D item costs 70 cents.
Automated book return machine
The automated check-in-machine is on the 1st floor of Oodi. Check-out-machines can be found on both the 1st and the 3rd floor.
Button/badge makers
The badge machine is on the 2nd floor. The machine can be booked via Varaamo. The material costs: 50 cents for a badge and 60 cents for a fridge magnet.
Comb binding machines
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Computers
The computers on Oodi's 2nd floor can be booked for ½ - 2 hours. Book a computer here.
There are also eight drop-in-computers on the 1st floor of Oodi.
A library card and a personal PIN code are needed to book and use the computers.
Copying machines (color)
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs and copies cost 0,40€/page.
Decibel meter
Digital piano
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Digital system cameras
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Digital system cameras
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Digitizing cinefilms
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Digitizing equipment
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
DVD drive
Electricity consumption meters
Film scanners
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Game consoles
In a console game room you can choose to play on various gaming consoles. More information, user regulations and reservations via Varaamo.
Gaming PC
Go to Premises > Gaming rooms
Graphics workstation
Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
Heat press machine
The heat press machine can be used in the Urban Workshop of Oodi (2nd floor). Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Large-format printers
Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
Laser cutter
The laser engraving machine can be booked via Varaamo.
Media workstations
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Musical instruments
Ask for more information at the library.
Overlocker
We have two overlock sewing machines. You can book them via Varaamo.
Pick up tool
Printers (color)
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs cost 0,40€/page.
Scanner
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. It is possible to scan photographic slides with multimedia scanners on the 2nd floor.
Self-service lending machine
Check-out-machines can be found on both the 1st and the 3rd floor.
Sewing machine
The sewing machines are on Oodi's 2nd floor. The machines can be booked via Varaamo.
Soldering iron
A soldering iron can be booked via Varaamo.
Tablet computer for reading e-magazines
Can be found on the 3rd floor.
UV printers
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Video editing
The media workstations are on Oodi's 2nd floor and they are meant for video editing, drawing, image processing, lay-out, animation, and other creative digital work. More information and bookings via Varaamo.
Vinyl cutter and heat press
Oodi's Urban Workshop has a vinyl cutter for cutting stickers and textile prints. The cutter can be booked via Varaamo.
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is available for necessary use during the library visit.
Accessibility services
Cafés
There is a Fazer Cafe & Restaurant on the 1st floor and a Fazer Cafe on the 3rd floor.
Cash payment option
Library fees can be paid with cash on the 1st floor only.
Credit card option
Library fees can be paid with a credit or debit card on all the floors.
Digitizing
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Digitizing equipment for audio recordings
Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
Dogs not allowed
Only assistance dogs are welcome to Oodi.
Enter ry guidance
Volunteer peer guides from Enter help seniors with using computers, tablets, smartphones and electronic services.
Film screenings
Guided tours & library presentations
The guided tours in Oodi are organized by the Helsinki Tourist Guides, e-mail: oodi@helsinkiguides.fi . A tour lasts for an hour and costs 110€.
Library presentations for immigrants and adult groups in need of special support can be booked via Varaamo. In these presentations we offer guidance on how to use the library’s basic facilities and services.
Interlibrary service
If the work you are looking for has not been acquired by the Helmet library or the scientific libraries in the metropolitan area, it can be ordered for you as an interlibrary loan from elsewhere.
Literature circles
Literature circles, where a small group of people discuss literature, are not yet in English.
Open on Saturdays
On Saturdays Oodi is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Open on Sundays
On Sundays Oodi is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Outdoorgames
A selection of outdoor games available from April to October. Loan period 1 day.
Quick reading tips
Want something new to read? Don't know where to start? Want some reading tips just for fun?
Quick reading tips is an easy and fun way to get personalized book tips about on your own interests. Helsinki City Library’s staff will choose you recommendations based on words you select from on form below. The 5 book list list will come directly to your e-mail!
Fill a form and the marvelous world of books is on its way.
General fiction
Other realities
Rainbow shelf
The rainbow shelf improves the discoverability and equality of LGBTQIA* material in the library. Library staff stock the rainbow shelf with materials for adults, young people and children that describe the life of sexual and gender minorities and rainbow culture mainly through positive representation. Homophobic and transphobic material does not belong on the rainbow shelf. Rainbow shelves can be found in several Helmet libraries, and all their materials can be reserved and borrowed in accordance with the Helmet rules of use. The material placed in the rainbow shelves of Helsinki City Library can be found in the Helmet database with the search word “sateenkaarihylly” (“rainbow shelf”).
Registering as a Celia online customer
Users with a print disability can register for Celia’s services and get access to more than 40 000 audiobooks online. To register for the Celia online service, please contact the library. You need to present a valid photographic proof of identity. Young people under 15 years of age must have a guarantor to register. Please note: Celia has audiobooks only in Finnish and Swedish.
Self-service pick-up for reservations
You can pick up your reservations on the 3rd floor. The reservation shelves are near the escalator.
Self-service printing
You can print A4/A3 black and white or colour prints from the library's computers or from your own device. The price is €0.40 per page.
Story time
In Oodi open story times are held Finnish, Swedish and English.
Check for further details under the Events –tab.
Urban Workshop
The devices in our Urban Workshop can be used within the library. You have access to e.g. 3D printers, sewing machines, overlock machines, a vinyl cutter and a heat press. To make a reservation for any of the devices go to Varaamo.
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
Customers have the use of Stadinetti, a free-of-charge wireless network provided by the City of Helsinki.
Workshops for school- and kindergarten groups
Centrallibrary Oodi provides different types of workshops and library presentations for school- and kindergartengroups.
Read more
Baby care room
Baby care room is on the 3rd floor, near children area.
Children’s arena (3rd floor)
In the Children’s arena on the 3rd floor, events open to the whole family can be organised, such as story times or workshops.
In addition to the Children´s arena, events can be organised in the open area of the Children’s World.
Inquiries and reservations about facilities only by email: oodi.lapsetjanuoret@hel.fi.
Game rooms
In Oodi we have three console game rooms.
More information, user regulations and reservations: Varaamo.
Karaoke equipments
Further information and reservations at Varaamo
Kino Regina (auditorium)
Kino Regina on the first floor with 250 m2 of auditorium-style space is a suitable venue for lectures, film screenings and various events. By reserving Kino Regina, you agree to comply with the rules for the facility.
You can make a preliminary reservation via Varaamo.
More information on Kino Regina
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Kitchen
The small group kitchen for rent at Oodi is suitable for 10 people. The kitchen can be used for cooking together or having meetings.
More information and bookings at Varaamo.
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Kuutio (room)
Kuutio is located on the second floor of Oodi. Kuutio is a glass-walled space of 90 square meters. The space is currently mainly used as a meeting room and training facility. The space is equipped with two screens and projectors. Kuutio can be rented and you can check out available times slots and book the room at Varaamo.
More information on Kuutio
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Maijansali (hall)
Maijansali, a multipurpose hall, has comprehensive technical equipment. It is perfect for conferences or other large events.
More information on Maijansali
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Meeting rooms
There are ten rooms for meetings and working groups and six smaller workspaces on the second floor of Oodi. You can book them via Varaamo.
Read more
Newspaper and magazine reading room
Permanent exhibition
Pram park
The parking area of prams is situated on the 3rd floor in Children’s World.
A parking area can also be found on the ground floor, where signs mark the area assigned for prams.
Reading hall
The reading hall is in the second floor.
Story room
Story room is situated at the 3rd floor.
Story room can’t be reserved for private occasions.
Studios
Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
Studios
Oodi has two studios suitable for playing and rehearsing and one studio for recording. More information about the instruments and devices, our user regulations and reservations can be found in Varaamo.
Workspaces
There are four smaller workspaces for 1-3 persons on the 2nd floor of Oodi. The rooms can be booked via Varaamo.