Tapiola Library
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Hardware 20 services
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3D Printer
3D printers: Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3.
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3D-skanneri
HP 3D Structured Light Scanner. Reserve time: varaamo.espoo.fi
- 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)
Papersizes A4 & A3 (only library's own white copy paper). You can print 20 pages for free.
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Copy machine (color)
Paper sizes A4 & A3 (only library's own white copy paper). Up to 20 copies pages for free.
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Data projector
Data projector for customers to plug into a lap top.
Book for meetings or other events. The data projector can be plugged into a customer’s laptop. -
Laminating machine
With the laminating machine you can create durable instructions, notifications or even a coaster.
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Heat press
At the library maker space.
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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. -
Overlock machines
Overlock machine
Bernina 800DL overlock machine at the library maker space.. -
Paper shredder
You can destroy your confidential documents safely with the paper shredder.
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Black & White prints
A4 / A3. Up to 20 prints for free.
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Color prints
A4 / A3. Up to 20 prints for free.
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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.
- Vinyylileikkuri
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Waste tongs
Available for check-out at the service desk. Check-out time is one week.
Room 8 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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VR Game Room
Tapiola Library’s VR room offers you a chance to experience virtual realities and play VR games with HTC Vive glasses. Reserve the room. Instructions and tuition available If you need help with using the VR glasses or the Steam software, please reserve a staff member by telephoning 043 8271 185 or at the library’s Makerspace!
paja.tapiola@espoo.fi
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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. -
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.
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Reading hall
Silent room dedicated for reading newspapers.
The Art room in Tapiola Library functions as a reading place whenever it is not reserved for any other use. Other good reading spaces can be found in Makerspace (upstairs). -
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 12 services
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Board games
Available games include Alias, Aivojumppa, Carcassonne, Chromino and Eläinpyramidi.
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Book recycling point
A place for customers to recycle their books.
A place for customers to recycle their books. -
Cafes and restaurants
Café Mezzo, which also serves lunch, is located in Espoo Cultural Centre.
- Cash payment option
- Credit card option
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Sähköpiano
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
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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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Wi-Fi
There is a wireless network in the library. Login information is on display in the library or available from the staff.