Library spaces and services will open up starting from 1 June. Customers at libraries will be able to pick up books directly from the shelves. It is possible to use computers and printing, scanning and photocopy services in libraries. Library spaces are open with a 50 per cent customer capacity. Reading rooms and group facilities will remain closed.
Services Books in different languages In Martinlaakso library, you can find books in English, Estonian, Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, Somali, Albanian etc. There is also a small collection of children’s books in different languages.
Services Quiet reading space There are many reading spots around the library where you can sit. If you think it’s too loud in the library, you can use the multifunctional room as a quiet reading space.
What´s going on Vantaa libraries’ opening hours in the summer Vantaa libraries will adopt summer hours as of June 14, 2021. Some of the libraries will have shorter opening hours or be closed in the summer. The summertime opening hours are valid from June 14 to August 8, 2021. Mobile libraries will be on summer break on July 3-Aug. 1.
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 Printing service is available in Vantaa libraries again As of June 1, 2021, you can again print at Vantaa libraries. At the same time, we will be applying the print@vantaa.fi service to all customer printing. Using the printing service requires that you have an email address.