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I am an Ingrian Finn who moved from Estonia to Finland, and I started work at Kontula Library in 1996. During my first year I was speaking Russian to a Russian customer. The customer's jaw literally dropped open.

Today, Russian customers know to approach me directly. There is a well-spread rumour among the Russians living in Kontula that there is that blond working in the library who speaks Russian. Milla

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Ihmisiä keskustakirjasto Oodin edustalla

Helsinki libraries return to normal services

Starting 1 June, the Helsinki City Library network will once again provide close to full library services. This summer, some libraries in the city will also be open on weekends.

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Kaksi naista kirjahyllyjen luona keskustakirjasto Oodissa

Helsinki libraries to resume loans in stages on 8 May

Starting on 8 May, the public will be able to loan and reserve items for pick-up at libraries in the Helsinki districts of Etelä-Haaga, Kallio, Laajasalo, Malmi, Paloheinä, Pasila, Roihuvuori, Töölö, Vallila, Viikki, and the Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Other library branches in the city will start these services incrementally, beginning on 11 May.

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Helsinki Culture and Leisure Division services closed until further notice

The services of City of Helsinki Culture and Leisure Division (libraries, library buses, cultural centres, museums, youth centres and all indoor sports facilities) will be closed from Wednesday March 18th.

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