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Rikhardinkatu Library

In the heart of the city since 1882

In the summer of 1882 the Helsinki Folk Library moved into its new building. The building was designed by Theodor Höijer, and it was the first building in the Nordic countries specifically designed as a public library. The library building opened for public 1st of September albeit without any greater festivities.

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Story Time in English

3/25/2023 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Children´s department, Lobby 1st floor (Rikhardinkatu Library)

Welcome to a Story time in Rikhardinkatu Library!

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Library´s Reading Dog

3/28/2023 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s Reading Dog!

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Library´s Reading Dog

4/11/2023 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s Reading Dog!

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Library´s Reading Dog

5/9/2023 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s Reading Dog!

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The praised HELMIME Library Tour returns to delight library goers

Dance and mime theatre Auraco’s HELMIME Library Tour performances consist of several short mime études. Their themes vary from comical to touching, but are suitable for all ages.

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Knit a pair of Riku Socks for yourself or as a gift!

In honor of the Rikhardinkatu library's jubilee, a knit-along event is organized, where adult-sized fairisle socks inspired by the 140-year-old library will be knitted.

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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.

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Climate Change and Literature

Volunteers from Ressun lukio, IB World School, compiled an exhibition about climate change and climate change literature in Rikhardinkatu Library in the fall 2021. You can familiarize yourself with these current issues here and take a small quiz afterwards!

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