Helsinki Central Library Oodi
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Collection 5 services
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Board games
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We have board games for players of all ages. You can play board games in the library or borrow them.
- Collections
- Handbooks
- Material
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Magazines
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We subscribe to 150 magazines and 48 newspapers.
Hardware 35 services
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3D printer
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The 3D printers can be booked via Varaamo. A 3D item costs 70 cents.
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Automated book return machine
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The automated check-in-machine is on the 1st floor of Oodi. Check-out-machines can be found on both the 1st and the 3rd floor.
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Button/badge makers
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The badge machine is on the 2nd floor. The machine can be booked via Varaamo. The material costs: 50 cents for a badge and 60 cents for a fridge magnet.
- Comb binding machines
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Computers
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The computers on Oodi's 2nd floor can be booked for ½ - 2 hours. Book a computer here.
There are also eight drop-in-computers on the 1st floor of Oodi.
A library card and a personal PIN code are needed to book and use the computers.
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Copying machines (color)
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With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs and copies cost 0,40€/page.
- Decibel meter
- Digital piano
- Digital system cameras
- Digital system cameras
- Digitizing cinefilms
- Digitizing equipment
- DVD drive
- Electricity consumption meters
- Film scanners
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Game consoles
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In a console game room you can choose to play on various gaming consoles. More information, user regulations and reservations via Varaamo.
- Gaming PC
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Graphics workstation
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Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
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Heat press machine
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The heat press machine can be used in the Urban Workshop of Oodi (2nd floor). Further information and reservations at Varaamo
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Large-format printers
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Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
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Laser cutter
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The laser engraving machine can be booked via Varaamo.
- Media workstations
- Musical instruments
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Overlocker
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We have two overlock sewing machines. You can book them via Varaamo.
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Printers (color)
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With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs cost 0,40€/page.
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Scanner
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With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. It is possible to scan photographic slides with multimedia scanners on the 2nd floor.
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Self-service lending machine
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Check-out-machines can be found on both the 1st and the 3rd floor.
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Sewing machine
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The sewing machines are on Oodi's 2nd floor. The machines can be booked via Varaamo.
- Soldering iron
- Tablet computer for reading e-magazines
- UV printers
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Video editing
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The media workstations are on Oodi's 2nd floor and they are meant for video editing, drawing, image processing, lay-out, animation, and other creative digital work. More information and bookings via Varaamo.
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Vinyl cutter and heat press
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Oodi's Urban Workshop has a vinyl cutter for cutting stickers and textile prints. The cutter can be booked via Varaamo.
- Pick up tool
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Wheelchair
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A wheelchair is available for necessary use during the library visit.
Room 17 services
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Baby care room
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Baby care room is on the 3rd floor, near children area.
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Game rooms
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In Oodi we have three console game rooms.
More information, user regulations and reservations: Varaamo.
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Meeting rooms
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There are ten rooms for meetings and working groups and six smaller workspaces on the second floor of Oodi. You can book them via Varaamo.
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Maijansali (hall)
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Maijansali, a multipurpose hall, has comprehensive technical equipment. It is perfect for conferences or other large events.
More information on Maijansali
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Kuutio (room)
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Kuutio is located on the second floor of Oodi. Kuutio is a glass-walled space of 90 square meters. The space is currently mainly used as a meeting room and training facility. The space is equipped with two screens and projectors. Kuutio can be rented and you can check out available times slots and book the room at Varaamo.
More information on Kuutio
- Karaoke equipments
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Studios
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Oodi has two studios suitable for playing and rehearsing and one studio for recording. More information about the instruments and devices, our user regulations and reservations can be found in Varaamo.
- Permanent exhibition
- Reading hall
- Newspaper and magazine reading room
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Pram park
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The parking area of prams is situated on the 3rd floor in Children’s World.
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Kino Regina (auditorium)
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Kino Regina on the first floor with 250 m2 of auditorium-style space is a suitable venue for lectures, film screenings and various events. By reserving Kino Regina, you agree to comply with the rules for the facility.
You can make a preliminary reservation via Varaamo.
More information on Kino Regina
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Children’s arena (3rd floor)
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In the Children’s arena on the 3rd floor, events open to the whole family can be organised, such as story times or workshops.
In addition to the Children´s arena, events can be organised in the open area of the Children’s World.Inquiries and reservations about facilities only by email: oodi.lapsetjanuoret@hel.fi.
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Kitchen
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The small group kitchen for rent at Oodi is suitable for 10 people. The kitchen can be used for cooking together or having meetings.
More information and bookings at Varaamo.
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Story room
Story room is situated at the 3rd floor.
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Studios
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Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
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Workspaces
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There are four smaller workspaces for 1-3 persons on the 2nd floor of Oodi. The rooms can be booked via Varaamo.
Service 24 services
- Accessibility services
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Literature circles
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Literature circles, where a small group of people discuss literature, are not yet in English.
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Cafés
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There is a Fazer Cafe & Restaurant on the 1st floor and a Fazer Cafe on the 3rd floor.
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Cash payment option
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Library fees can be paid with cash on the 1st floor only.
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Credit card option
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Library fees can be paid with a credit or debit card on all the floors.
- Digitizing
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Digitizing equipment for audio recordings
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Further information and reservations at Varaamo.
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Enter ry guidance
On break in spring 2021.
Volunteer peer guides from Enter help seniors with using computers, tablets, smartphones and electronic services.
- Film screenings
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Guided tours & library presentations
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The guided tours in Oodi are organized by the Helsinki Tourist Guides, e-mail: oodi@helsinkiguides.fi . A tour lasts for an hour and costs 110€.
Library presentations for immigrants and adult groups in need of special support can be booked via Varaamo. In these presentations we offer guidance on how to use the library’s basic facilities and services.
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Interlibrary service
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If the work you are looking for has not been acquired by the Helmet library or the scientific libraries in the metropolitan area, it can be ordered for you as an interlibrary loan from elsewhere.
- Dogs not allowed
- Open on Saturdays
- Open on Sundays
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Outdoorgames
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A selection of outdoor games available from April to October. Loan period 1 day.
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Quick reading tips
Want something new to read? Don't know where to start? Want some reading tips just for fun?
Quick reading tips is an easy and fun way to get personalized book tips about on your own interests. Helsinki City Library’s staff will choose you recommendations based on words you select from on form below. The 5 book list list will come directly to your e-mail!
Fill a form and the marvelous world of books is on its way.
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Rainbow shelf
The rainbow shelf improves the discoverability and equality of LGBTQIA* material in the library. Library staff stock the rainbow shelf with materials for adults, young people and children that describe the life of sexual and gender minorities and rainbow culture mainly through positive representation. Homophobic and transphobic material does not belong on the rainbow shelf. Rainbow shelves can be found in several Helmet libraries, and all their materials can be reserved and borrowed in accordance with the Helmet rules of use. The material placed in the rainbow shelves of Helsinki City Library can be found in the Helmet database with the search word “sateenkaarihylly” (“rainbow shelf”).
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Registering as a Celia online customer
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Users with a print disability can register for Celia’s services and get access to more than 40 000 audiobooks online. To register for the Celia online service, please contact the library. You need to present a valid photographic proof of identity. Young people under 15 years of age must have a guarantor to register. Please note: Celia has audiobooks only in Finnish and Swedish.
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Self-service pick-up for reservations
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You can pick up your reservations on the 3rd floor. The reservation shelves are near the escalator.
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Self-service printing
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You can print A4/A3 black and white or colour prints from the library's computers or from your own device. The price is €0.40 per page.
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Workshops for school- and kindergarten groups
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Centrallibrary Oodi provides different types of workshops and library presentations for school- and kindergartengroups.
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Story time
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In Oodi open story times are held Finnish, Swedish and English.
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Urban Workshop
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The devices in our Urban Workshop can be used within the library. You have access to e.g. 3D printers, sewing machines, overlock machines, a vinyl cutter and a heat press. To make a reservation for any of the devices go to Varaamo.
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Wireless network (Wi-Fi)
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Customers have the use of Stadinetti, a free-of-charge wireless network provided by the City of Helsinki.