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.
COVID-19 passport introduced at public events at Helmet libraries The COVID-19 passport will be introduced at public events at Helmet libraries. You can visit libraries without a COVID-19 passport, and the operation of libraries will otherwise continue as usual.
Visits and loans at Helsinki libraries are slowly returning to their previous levels Customers have gradually begun to return to Helsinki’s libraries. Library staff are reminding people that they can once again spend time in the libraries and that all the services are available.
Ääreen – interactive dolphin pods and animations at Oodi New domestic and international animation art is showcased in October.
A fee will be charged for uncollected reservations 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.
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Crochet coral reef arrives to Oodi Margaret and Christine Wertheim's crochet coral reef Helsinki Satellite Reef is being assembled to Oodi's first floor beginning 31.5.2021. The work will be on display for the duration of Helsinki Biennial 2021, until 26th of September.
Pixelache festival arrives to Oodi Pixelache festival 2021 is held from 6th of June to 13th of June at Oodi Central Library. There will be limited programming inside the library and most events are held outside or virtually. You can also listen to the festival radio near Oodi.
Oodi’s Quick Reading Tips for Children and Young People Oodi’s quick reading tips have now expanded and now you can ask reading lists for both children and young people.