Sello Library
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Hardware 29 services
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3D-Printer
It is possible to print max 20x20x20 cm objects in Makerspace. Reservations and information: https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Blood pressure monitor
There are two kinds of blood pressure monitors that can be borrowed in Sello Library: Omron and A&D UA-651. Check out on the helmet.fi if they are available. Blood pressure monitors cannot be reserved or renewed.
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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)
In Sello Library there are three multi-function printers (colour). One is in the lounge, one is in Makerspace, one is on the second floor. Multi-function printer can be used for printing, scanning and photocopying in grayscale and color in sizes A4 and A3. Fee for printing is 0,20 euros per page. You can pay with a debit card or online. It is not possible to pay in cash. You can read more from this article.
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Data projector
There is a data projector at the stage and Akseli Hall.
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Desibel Meter
Borrow a desibel meter at Makerspace for 2 weeks. You cannot reserve it or renew the loan. Please check on helmet.fi, if it is available.
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Digitizing equipment
Reserve through Varaamo: https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Power consumption meter
Borrow a power consumption meter at Makerspace for 2 weeks. You cannot reserve it or renew the loan. Please check on helmet.fi, if it is available.
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Game console
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.
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Heat press
In Makerspace
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Impact drill
Borrow an impact drill for 1 day from Makerspace. See helmet.fi if it is available! Cannot be renewed or reserved.
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Laminating machine
In Makerspace
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Laser distance meter
Borrow a laser distance meter at Makerspace for 2 weeks. You cannot reserve it or renew the loan. Please check on helmet.fi, if it is available.
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Memory card reader
You can borrow a memory card reader from the main customer service desk to be used inside the library.
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Noise-cancelling headphones
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You can borrow noise-cancelling headphones from the laptop kiosk on the second floor
sellonkirjasto@espoo.fi
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Objects to loan out
You can borrow different objects and machines you don't need every day from the library. To see the full list, see Helmet database (link).
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Drill
No more information
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Container for papers to be destroyed
In the Lounge
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Printers (colour)
You can print grayscale and multicolor prints in sizes A4 and A3. Fee for printing is 0,20 euros per page. You can pay with a debit card or online. It is not possible to pay in cash. You can read more from this article.
The color printers are on the first floor, in the Makerspace and in the lounge.
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Scanner
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. You can reserve it online https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Separate keyboards
There are some customer computers with Russian keyboards In Makerspace
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Sewing machine
There are several sewing machines in Makerspace. Book time online: https://varaamo.espoo.fi
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Surface thermometer
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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Table football
There is a table football game in the youth section Pointti for over 12 year old customers.
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Tablet computers
Borrow a tablet computer on the second floor. The tablets can be used only inside the library and for 2 hours.
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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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USB memory stick
USB memory stick to you while visiting the library. Borrow from main information desk.
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Vinyl cutter
In the Makerspace, reserve online: https://varaamo.espoo.fi or call 09 816 57607
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Waste tongs
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
https://varaamo.espoo.fi/ Instructions
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Akseli Hall
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
A meeting room to fit 8 people on the library's second floor. Reservation and more information in Varaamo.
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Exhibition room
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
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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Lounge / Stage
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Stage Jaminurkka
Event space in the first floor.
Service 26 services
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Biljard
In Pointti for customers over 12 years of age. Please book a time at Pointti.
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Board games
The the board games are on the second floor, the ones you can borrow. In Pointti and in the Children's Land you can play board games.
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Book exchange
Book exchange station is near the service desk on the first floor
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Cafes and restaurants
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
Espoo Customer Service The Leppävaara Service Point is in Sello Library. | City services | E-services | Kela | HSL | Visit Espoo | For immigrants | For entrepreneurs | Event tickets |
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Card payment option
All common payment cards accepted. Contactless payment option also available. No cash accepted.
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Digital piano
One piano on stage, one in Jaminurkka. No booking.
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Electronic transactions support
You can get help and advice with computer, mobile phone, tablet or other mobile device, or to use digital services. Read more from this page (link).
- Dogs allowed
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Book drop
You can return library materials even if the library is not open. The Book drop is in the entrance C to the left from the main entrance. The Book drop is open: Mon-Fri 7.30-8.00 and 20-21 Sat 7.30-10 and Sun 10-11. The real returning date will be set when the library is open next time. It is on your own responsibility if you return your loans via the book drop.
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Enter ry's IT-help for seniors
Enter ry's IT-help for seniors (mainly in Finnish and not during the summer).
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Movie sessions
On Fridays at 18 takes place children's movie session: "Perjantaileffa", the movie is often in Finnish. The titles are shown in advance in Children's Land.
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Visiting Sello Library
Please contact the library: tel 09 816 57607. Email: sellolibrary@espoo.fi.
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Library tours, collaboration between schools and library, and teaching how to use the library
No more information
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Instruments
In the Music department: A piano, a baby grand piano, a harmonium, an electric piano, an electric guitar, an electro acoustic guitar, an electric bass, digital drums. The music rooms have a piano or the baby grand and the harmonium, you can borrow the electro acoustic guitar to play there. You can borrow an ukulele to play at home (check helmet.fi). Studio has a digital drum set, a midi-keyboard, and you can borrow the electric guitar, electro acoustic guitar and the electric bass to play in the studio. In Pointti, the youth department: an electro acoustic guitar, an acoustic bass guitar, a cajon (percussion). You can play or try the instruments in Pointti or in the music rooms of the Music department.
- Open on Saturdays
- Open on Sundays
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Outdoor games
Baseball (Finnish) set for a team. You can borrow a Finnish baseball set for a team from the downstairs service desk. There are 2 sets you can borrow, one for a youth team or one for an adult team. Check availability HelMet. Sets cannot be reserved. The baseball set can be borrowed from the service desk in the lounge. During the summer, you can play Mölkky (a Finnish outdoor game), and other outdoor games in front of the library. Ask for Mölkky at Pointti.
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Book time for guidance
You can ask the libraries in Espoo for digital support using the Borrow a Librarian form.
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Registeration for Celia
Registeration for Celia: https://www.celia.fi/eng. You get help for this at the first floor service
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Self check-out and return machines
Option to use the self check-out and return machines for checking out and returning material.
- Picking up reservations: self service
- Self-service printing
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Services for children
sellonkirjasto@espoo.fi
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Ukulele
Borrow it at info desk in 1st floor for 2 weeks. You cannot reserve it or renew the loan. Please check on helmet.fi, if it is available.
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Wi-Fi
Choose Espoo_asiakas from the wireless network list and accept by clicking "Hyväksy".