Tapiola Library
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Hardware 20 services
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3D Printer
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3D printers: Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3.
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Computers
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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)
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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)
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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
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A burning and reading DVD drive available at the library.
- Heat press
- Laminating machines
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Media work station
The media work stations are intended for drawing, image processing, layout design, video editing, slide and film scanning and other forms of digital work. Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.espoo.fi/
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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.
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Identity card reader
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A smart card reader for using an identity card at the library.
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Overlock machine
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Bernina 800DL overlock machine at the library maker space. Reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Paper shredder
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You can destroy your confidential documents safely with the paper shredder.
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Black & White prints
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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
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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
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You may scan pdf or image files with our multi-function printers. USB storage device is needed. Also films and slides can be scanned with a flatbed scanner.
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Sewing machine
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Sewing, overlock and embroidery machines. Reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Tablet computers
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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
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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.
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Vinyl cutter
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Further information and reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.
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Waste tongs
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Available for check-out at the service desk. Check-out time is one week.
Room 7 services
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Exhibition space
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The exhibition space is located in library's reading room. There is a wall for displaying the work, as well as lockable glass cabinet (booked separately).
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Group work room
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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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Paja / makerspace
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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, paper cutter and shredder etc.
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Meeting room
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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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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.
- Room for reading newspapers and magazines
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Stage
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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 13 services
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Board games
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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
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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.
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Digital support
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Help with using the library’s or your own devices (computer, smartphone or tablet) and electronic services.
- Dogs allowed
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IT-guidance
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Help with using the library’s or your own devices (computer, smartphone or tablet) and electronic services.
- Library tours, collaboration between schools and library, and teaching how to use the library
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Instruments
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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
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Listen to vinyl and CDs. Headphones can be borrowed with a library card. Location: next to the music department.
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Registration for Celia
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Audiobooks in the Celia library are intended for people with various challenges with reading. As an online customer, you can use your device to listen to any of the 40,000 audiobooks in the library collection, and as a CD club customer audiobooks will be delivered to you at home every month. You will need a picture ID for registration. People under the age of 15 need a guarantor.
Further information (in Finnish): Celia.fi
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Wi-Fi
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There is a wireless network in the library. Login information is on display in the library or available from the staff.