The renovated children’s section at Oodi invites visitors to read books The popular children’s section located on the third floor of the Central Library Oodi has been renovated during the spring. The opening of the children’s section will take place on 11 June.
Helsinki libraries to change their printing and computer use practises Helsinki libraries will be introducing a new printing system at the beginning of 2023. Customers will no longer log into computers using their personal credentials. To print materials, you will first have to create a printing account. Free printing will no longer be available in Helsinki.
Library literary events developed to reach new audiences The Oodi Book Festival marks the beginning of the Book Heaven project, focusing on library literary events. The project explores different ways of implementing literary events and their effects on visitors’ reading enthusiasm.
Library reservations increasing – borrowing from the shelves to be encouraged Helsinki City Library has launched a project to promote reading, improve the service experience and encourage clients to borrow from the shelves through co-creation.
Family reading FAMILY READING - how to facilitate literature and promote reading to children and their adults
Helsinki Central Library Oodi organises its first Tolkien Day Tolkien Day, which honours the work of fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien, will be celebrated at Helsinki Central Library Oodi on Friday, 25 March at 16:00–21:00.
Oodi’s opening hours will change in 2022 The opening hours of Central Library Oodi will change slightly in the coming year 2022. On weeknights, from Monday to Friday, Oodi will close at 21:00 instead of 22:00. Otherwise, the opening hours will remain the same as before.
Ääreen – interactive dolphin pods and animations at Oodi New domestic and international animation art is showcased in October.
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