Rikhardinkatu Library

In the city centre since 1882

Rikhardinkatu Library building is 140 years old this year. The neo-renessaince style building was designed by Theodor Höijer.

In its time, the building was a first building to be designed as a public library in the Nordic countries. To this day it has offered its users stories, information and encounters in the city centre.

Events

Library´s Reading Dog

10/26/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s reading dog!

Events

Library´s Reading Dog

11/2/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s reading dog!

Events

Library´s Reading Dog

11/23/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rikhardinkatu Library

Come and practice reading with library´s reading dog!

Events

The Orchestra in your library: Joyful Quartets

11/24/2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Book Tower, 2nd floor (Rikhardinkatu Library)

Enjoy traditional and beautiful chamber music from 19th-century Italy and France. Woodwinds and string instruments shine with solos in the spotlight, each in turn.

What´s going on

Helsinki City Library participating in the Lahjoita lämpöä! campaign

The Lahjoita lämpöä! campaign involves collecting woollen gloves, knitted gloves and woollen socks for the homeless and clients of low-threshold services.

What´s going on

The Summer Courtyard of Rikhardinkatu Library

During the summer, the courtyard of Rikhardinkatu Library turns into a colorful venue for events and hanging out.

What´s going on

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.

What´s going on

Services of the Helmet libraries during corona virus epidemic