Sello Library
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Collection 4 services
Hardware 27 services
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3D-Printer
More information and reservation via Varaamo: 3D printers in Sello Library (varaamo.espoo.fi)
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Blood pressure monitor
Borrow from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Verenpainemittari (haku.helmet.fi)
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Borrow a laptop
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The desktop computers are on the first floor near the main antry.
LAPTOPS: Borrow a laptop from a laptop kiosk on the second floor, to be used during your visit in the library. You need to have your library card, and a pin-code.
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Copy machine (color)
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In Sello Library there are three multi-function printers (colour), 2 in first floor and 1 in second floor. Read more: Printing and copying in Espoo libraries, Helmet.fi
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Desibel Meter
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Borrow from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Desibelimittari (haku.helmet.fi)
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Power consumption meter
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Borrow a power consumption meter from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Energiamittari in Helmet database
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Game console
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Playstation, Wii, Xbox. The game consoles are in the Youth section and Children's World. The games are available at the Children’s World Mon-Fri at 13-18. During other times and weekends, according to demand and situation. You can play Wii- and Playstation3 games that are allowed for all ages. The number of players is max 4 at one time.
- Heat press
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Impact drill
Borrow an impact drill from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Porakone (haku.helmet.fi)
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Laser distance meter
Borrow from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Laseretäisyysmittari, Helmet.fi
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Media work station
The media work stations are intended for drawing, image processing, layout design, video editing, music production and other forms of creative digital work. Further information and reservations at Varaamo
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Memory card reader
Borrow from customer service desk. Check availability from Helmet: Muistikortinlukija (haku.helmet.fi)
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Instruments
The library has music rooms. For more information, check the Varaamo website. You can also borrow instruments from the library. Use the Helmet search function to check availability.
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Objects to loan out
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You can borrow different objects and machines from library. To see the full list, see Helmet database (link).
- Drill
- Container for papers to be destroyed
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Exercise equipment
A selection of exercise and sports equipment for loan.
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Printers (colour)
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In Sello Library there are three multi-function printers (colour), 2 in first floor and 1 in second floor. Read more: Printing and copying in Espoo libraries, Helmet.fi
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Scanner
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Copymachines, upstairs and downstairs, are also scanners and you can save documents into a memorystick. There is a scanner that can also scan slides and film negatives in the Makerspace.
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Self check-out and return machines
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Option to use the self check-out and return machines for checking out and returning material.
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Sewing machine
More information and reservation via Varaamo: Sewing machines in Sello Library (varaamo.espoo.fi)
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Surface thermometer
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Borrow one for 2 weeks from infodesk in first floor. You can check availability from helmet.fi (link). Cannot be renewed or reserved.
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Tools
You can borrow different objects, tools and machines you don't need every day from the library. To see the full list, see Helmet database (link).
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Ukulele
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Available through the library’s customer service point. Check availability through the Helmet search function.
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USB memory stick
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USB memory stick to you while visiting the library. Borrow from main information desk.
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Vinyl cutter
More information and reservation via Varaamo: Vinyl cutter (varaamo.espoo.fi)
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Waste tongs
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The loan period is 2 weeks. You can not reserve. You can not renew the loan of waste tongs. Check helmet.fi if they are available
Room 13 services
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Reserving spaces
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https://varaamo.espoo.fi/ Instructions
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Exhibition room
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Please see the page Art exhibitions for more information.
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Meeting room Elina
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Elina. A small meeting / group workroom for about 7 people on the second floor. There are chairs, a sofa and a table, flipboard/whiteboard and a digital screen. Free of charge. Online booking: https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Makerspace
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In Sello Library's Makerspace you can use 3D printers, sewing machines, a vinyl cutter and a video and photo editing workstation. The devices are booked online from Varaamo: varaamo.espoo.fi
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Akseli Hall
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Akseli-hall, a multifunctional room on the second floor, can be reserved for meetings, lectures or events. Seats for max 60 people, with desks for 30. Reservations are only for groups that contain at least 5 people. There is a computer, microphone, BD-player and a data projector. Fees: - free of charge for all associations, Espoo city units and housing companies in Espoo - companies are charged 100 € / starting hour. It is possible to order refreshments. Please see -> Cafes and restaurants! Reserve online: https://varaamo.espoo.fi More info: helmet.fi/sellospaces or by email: sellontilat@espoo.fi
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Meeting room Mauri
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A meeting room to fit 8 people on the library's second floor. Reservation and more information in Varaamo.
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Lounge / Stage
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The large entrance lounge with a stage on the first floor can be reserved for events, fairs, competitions and shows. Wireless microphones. Chairs for 100 people available. More information on the page "Organizing public events in Sello Library" - on helmet.fi/sello. Calendar: https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Music rooms
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There are 2 music rooms in the Music department that you can reserve. One of the rooms has a piano and the other one a baby grand piano and a harmonium. You may use the music rooms for 4 hours / week. There is also an electric piano you can play without booking. Online booking:https://varaamo.espoo.fi. For further information, please contact the Music department service desk or call 09 816 57607.
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Music studio
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Online booking: https://varaamo.espoo.fi. Available for customers of 15 years of age or over who own a Helmet -library card, photo ID and have basic IT knowledge. Orientation is compulsory. Studio is primarily intended for recording music. For further information, contact: phone number 09 816 57607. Studio equipment: Logic Pro 9 / Logic Pro X, Universal Audio Apollo sound card, large and small acoustic diaphragm condenser, midi-keyboard, electronic drums, el. bass, el. guitar and electro acoustic guitar.
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Reading hall
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On the second floor there are three reading rooms: A study hall with 30 desks with own lights for studying, and two smaller rooms for quiet studying, working and reading. These rooms cannot be reserved.
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Cultural Space
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Cultural space is on the second floor, near fiction and and poetry. There is an area with sofas and chairs where Book Clubs, writer interviews, knitting clubs are held. For more information, please see the page helmet.fi/selloorganize
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Stage
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Stage. The large entrance lounge and the stage on the first floor can be reserved for events, fairs, competitions and shows. Wireless microphones. Chairs for 100 people available. Enquiries: sellontilat@espoo.fi. Please see the page helmet.fi/sello -> Organizing public events in Sello Library
- Stage Jaminurkka
Service 22 services
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Pool table
There is a pool table for over 12-year-olds in the youth section. You can book a time slot at the library.
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Board games
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The library has many board games available. Some of them you can borrow and others can be played at the library.
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Book exchange
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The book exchange shelf is intended for our customers’ own books. Please only bring books that are in good condition.
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Cafes and restaurants
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Cafe Marian Konditoria is adjacent to the library. There are also several other cafes in Sello.
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Espoo Customer Service Service Point
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The City of Espoo’s Service Point is located at the library. Read more about its services here.
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Card payment option
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All common payment cards accepted. Contactless payment option also available. No cash accepted.
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Digital piano
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You can play the library’s digital piano without booking a time slot if the space is not being used for other purposes. You can borrow headphones from the customer service point in the lobby.
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Digital support
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The library offers advice on how to use online services and digital devices. Read more about digital support on this page: Digital Support (helmet.fi)
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Dogs allowed
Dogs are allowed in public areas. Dogs are not allowed in meeting rooms or music rooms.
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Book drop
Use entrance C to the left of the library’s main entrance to find the book drop. It is located on the staircase landing. The book drop is open Mon–Fri 7:30–8:00 and 20:00–21:00 and Sat 7:30–10:00. The return date for items returned through the book drop is the next day the library is open. If you use the book drop, it is always at your own risk.
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Enter ry's IT help for seniors
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Enter ry offers weekly digital support sessions for senior citizens. Contact your library to check the day and time.
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Movie sessions
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On Fridays throughout the year, a movie is shown in the children’s section Lastenmaa at 18:00. The movies are selected together with children. The movie is often in Finnish.
- Visiting Sello Library
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Library tours, collaboration between schools and library, and teaching how to use the library
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You can read about the KULPS Library Path here (in Finnish).
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Magazines
Newspapers and the most recent magazines are available in the newspaper reading room.
- Open on Saturdays
- Open on Sundays
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Registering as a Celia online customer
Celia’s services are intended for people who have difficulty reading printed texts due to a disability, illness or other similar reasons. You can sign up as a customer at the customer service point.
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Self-service pick-up for reservations
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You can pick up reserved books from the reservation shelves in the lobby and borrow them using the self-service machine.
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Self-service printing
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You can print colour and black-and-white documents in sizes A4 and A3. You can also print documents with your own device. The price for printing is EUR 0.20 per page.
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Services for children
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The library has a lot of material and other services for children.
Information about game hours here.sellonkirjasto@espoo.fi
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Wi-Fi
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Choose Espoo_asiakas from the wireless network list and accept by clicking "Hyväksy".