Events and tips

Pack some snacks and a book, it's time to get outside with Kirjastokurre!

Helmet libraries celebrated what is traditionally Harry Potter Day as an entire week from February 1st – 6th, 2021. Due to the coronavirus situation, the entire week’s celebrations took place on-line. The events were held in Finnish, Swedish, Russian and English.

Books about love.

Library reading rooms and group activity facilities may be opened from June 15 2021 onwards. Independent use of libraries can also be opened from 15 June onwards. The pace of opening facilities, equipment and self-service hours varies from library to library.

Helmet libraries will start charging customers a fee of €1 for reservations that have not been picked up or cancelled by the last pick-up date. Reserving materials will continue to be free of charge.
The uncollected reservation fee will be introduced 1 June 2021.