Tapiola Library
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Hardware 20 services
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3D Printer
3D printers: Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3.
- Badge machine
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Customer workstation
Customer workstations are equipped with internet connection and Microsoft Office software as well as printer connection. The workstations may be used without booking. You can also use portable computers.
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Copy machine (Black & White)
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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Copy machine (color)
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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DVD drive
A burning and reading DVD drive available at the library.
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Heat press
At the library maker space.
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Laminating machine
With the laminating machine you can create durable instructions, notifications or even a coaster.
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Memory card reader
Device for reading SD, MMC- and Compact Flash memory cards.
A device for reading SD, MMC- and Compact Flash memory cards. Available for library usage at the information desk. -
Identity card reader
Smart card reader
A smart card reader for using an identity card at the library.
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Overlock machines
Overlock machine
Bernina 800DL overlock machine at the library maker space..
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Paper shredder
You can destroy your confidential documents safely with the paper shredder.
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Black & White prints
Printing costs 0,20 euros per page and can be paid online or with a debit card. There is no option to pay in cash. However, printing is free when printing necessary forms for employment, social security and immigration. Photocopying will remain free. More information.
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Color prints
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.
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Scanner
You may scan pdf or image files with our multi-function printers. USB storage device is needed.
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Sewing machine
You can use sewing machines, an embroidery machine and an overlocker. Reservations: varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Tablet computers
You can use easy to use Hublet tablet computers at the library. They can be borrowed from the library info desk with your library card for a 2 hour time.
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Tools
Makita hammer drill, Makita drill, Makita jigsaw, Makita eccentric grinder, Makita flat grinder, Ryobi corner grinder, Bosch rangefinder, Bosch locator, Bosch Green line laser. Tools can be borrowed from the library maker space. The loan period is 2 weeks.
- Vinyl cutter
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Waste tongs
Available for check-out at the service desk. Check-out time is one week.
Room 7 services
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Meeting room
Tapiola Library’s meeting room can accommodate approximately 10 people. Access to the free wireless client network of the City of Espoo is available. Information point can provide a laptop for loan. Reservations: varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Exhibition space
TaruGalleria, the exhibition space of the Tapiola Library is located in the library maker space Paja. The calendar: https://varaamo.espoo.fi/resources/avuqlkltpqja
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Group work room
As we don’t strive for total silence in Tapiola Library there are many places in the library where you can work in a group: for example in the middle space or in the Makerspace.
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Music studio
Library space for recording own music demos.
Available for customers of 15 years of age or over who own a Helmet library card and have basic IT knowledge. You will receive a user ID and a password. Working in the studio is independent. Reservations: varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Paja / makerspace
Tapiola Library’s Paja offers new activities to do in the library. We are giving you an opportunity to try 3D printers, 3D scanner, vinyl cutter, heat press, sewing, overlock and embroidery machines, laminator, paper cutter and shredder etc.
- Room for reading newspapers and magazines
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Stage
The Slow area in the middle of Tapiola Library is used as a place for events for approximately 30 people. Audio visual equipment can be brought into the space
Service 14 services
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Board games
Available games include Alias, Aivojumppa, Carcassonne, Chromino and Eläinpyramidi.
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Book recycling point
NOT IN USE. A place for customers to recycle their books.
A place for customers to recycle their books.
- Credit card option
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Digital piano
Yamaha CLP-470 digital piano with space for two headphones (play alone or with a friend!), wooden keyboard, number of polyphony: 256, transpose and tuning, and 28 instrument sounds. Headphones are available at the information desk. Reservations: varaamo.espoo.fi.
- Digital support
- Dogs allowed
- IT-workshop
- Library tours, collaboration between schools and library, and teaching how to use the library
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Music coach
musiikki@helmet-kirjasto.fi
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Instruments
Yamaha CLP-470 digital piano with space for two headphones, wooden keyboard, number of polyphony: 256, transpose and tuning, and 28 instrument sounds. Reservations: varaamo.espoo.fi. Headphones are available at the information desk. More instruments can be found in the music studio.
- Open on Saturdays
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Music listening
Listen to vinyl and CDs. Headphones can be borrowed with a library card. Location: next to the music department.
- Registeration for Celia
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Wi-Fi
There is a wireless network in the library. Login information is on display in the library or available from the staff.