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What do you think about your library? Reply and win a gift voucher for a bookstore.

Library fees can also be paid online.

Updated user regulations in effect from March 1st 2018.

The metropolitan area libraries are arranging a Harry Potter day already for the fourth time. Be sure to apparate to the library on magical Thursday, February 1, 2018.

After four months of renovation, the library will reopen at 12 noon on Thursday, 1 February 2018. 

The Helmet Reading Challenge inspires people to read something new for the fourth time. It is an open invitation to reading for all and we hope you join us too!

Will you take the reading challenge? A skilled reader can do anything. The Helmet Reading Challenge for Young Readers is now The Little Helmet Reading Challenge.

It is possible to pay all library fees via the library's online pay service. You can use the online pay service also at the library where the employees will instruct you, when required.

The basic renovation of the library was planned together with Youth Services and residents.

From 1 January 2018 onwards, the libraries in Itäkeskus, Kontula, Pasila, Rikhardinkatu, Töölö and Vuosaari will open on weekdays at 8am. Kallio Library will also follow these opening hours as soon as it reopens after renovation works in February. This trial will last for one year.  

Helmet-libraries thank their customers for the past year! Read more about our opening hours during the festive season.

Libraries are closed 6 December, Finland's Independence Day. 5 December most of the libraries close earlier than usual.