Munkkiniemi Library

A selection of literature on architecture, Alvar and Aino Aalto in particular. Several of the books are for reference only.

For use in the library.

The computers can be booked for ½ - 2 hours. A library card and a personal PIN code are needed to book and use the computers.

Black and white or colour copies, self-service, sizes A4 and A3. One-sided copy €0.40/sheet, two-sided copy €0.80/sheet. You can also use the copier to scan documents to your e-mail or a memory stick.

You can read Finnish newspapers and foreign newspapers and magazines in digital format on designated tablets at the library.

Check out more detailed information on the digital magazine service at the library here: https://www.helmet.fi/en-US/eLibrary/Magazines

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Self-service printing. You can print A4/A3 black and white or colour prints on the customer printers. Price €0.40 per one-sided sheet, €0.80 per two-sided sheet. Five free-of-charge prints every three months. Customers can also use the Papercut self-service and mobile printing service from their own devices. 

You can use the multifunction device to print, copy and scan without appointment.

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

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Book exchange station for customers' books.

Help with using the library’s or your own devices (computer, smartphone or tablet) and electronic services with or without an appointment.

It is on your own responsibility if you return your loans via the book drop. If you return items via the book drop when the library is closed, you cannot get a receipt because the loans are not registered as returned into the library system this way. The library staff records the items returned via the book drop as returned only on the next opening day of the library. Items returned in the book drop can result in penalty fees until the returns are recorded.

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

An exhibition vitrin where you can hold small exhibitions free of charge.  

Several book clubs meet at the library, with themes changing every season. See more detailed information and the books being discussed in the clubs in the Helmet.fi Events section.

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You can print A4/A3 black and white or colour prints on the customer printers. Price €0.40 per one-sided sheet, €0.80 per two-sided sheet. Five free-of-charge prints every three months. Customers can also use the Papercut self-service and mobile printing service from their own devices. 

Customers have the use of Stadinetti, a free-of-charge wireless network provided by the City of Helsinki.