Tapiola Library

The library has many board  games available. Some of them you can borrow and others can be played at the library.

3D printers: Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 3.

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.

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..

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.

A burning and reading DVD drive available at the library. 

At the library maker space.

A smart card reader for using an identity card at the library.

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/

A device for reading SD, MMC- and Compact Flash memory cards. Available for library usage at the information desk.

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.

A smart card reader for using an identity card at the library.

Bernina 800DL overlock machine at the library maker space. Reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.

You can destroy your confidential documents safely with the paper shredder.

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.

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.

Option to use the self check-out and return machines for checking out and returning material.

Sewing, overlock and embroidery machines. Reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.

You are welcome to borrow tools from the Tapiola Library! The tools are borrowed from the library workshop. The loan period is 2 weeks. Tools cannot be booked, but availability can be checked with Helmet. You can also access the search by clicking on the title of each tool  https://www.helmet.fi/en-US/Libraries_and_services/Tapiola_Library/Librarys_services/Tools_for_Borrowing(209560)

Further information and reservations at varaamo.espoo.fi.

Available for check-out at the service desk. Check-out time is one week.

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).

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.

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  paper cutter and shredder etc.

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.

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.

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

The book exchange shelf is  intended for our customers’ own books. Please only bring books that are in good condition.

Cafe Molli is located in the cultural center, on the same floor as the library. There are more cafes next door in the nearby shopping center Ainoa.

All common payment cards accepted. Contactless payment option also available. No cash accepted.

Help with using the library’s or your own devices (computer, smartphone or tablet) and electronic services.

Dogs are allowed in public areas.  Dogs are not allowed in meeting rooms or music rooms.

Volunteer peer guides from Enter help seniors with using computers, tablets, smartphones and electronic services. Appointment booking at the library or by phone.

You can read about the KULPS  
Library Path here (in Finnish). https://www.espoo.fi/fi/kulttuuri-ja-vapaa-aika/kulps-kulttuuri-ja-liikuntapolku/kulps-kirjastopolku

Open 10am - 6pm.

Listen to vinyl and CDs. Headphones can be borrowed with a library card. Location: next to the music department, room Heikki.

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.

Further information (in Finnish): Celia.fi

You can pick up reserved books from the reservation shelves in the lobby and borrow them using the self-service machine.

You can print colour and  black-and-white documents in sizes A4 and A3. You can also print documents through your own device. The price for printing is EUR 0.20 per page.

The library has a lot of material and other services for children.

Choose “Espoo_asiakas” from the list of networks and click “Hyväksy” to accept the term agreement. No sign in is needed.