Vallila Library

We offer a Christiania-style cargo bike for loan. Loan period is only during library opening hours. Bike is configurable for cargo (100 kg max) or two children with option for a rain tarp. Available only to registered customers. Must have a Finnish ID-card, passport or driver's license.

Lockable charging cabinet for mobile phones. 

Anyone over the age of 15 may borrow a laptop computer to be used in the library with their library card and ID. The loan period is a maximum of four hours. Laptop computers cannot be reserved in advance. 

You can use computers in the library by reserving them beforehand for 0,5-4 hours. In the library are also so called drop-in computers for 30 minutes use.

One-sided copy €0.40/sheet, two-sided copy €0.80/sheet. 

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

Two power consumption meters

Loan period 7 days

A selection of exercise and sports equipment for loan.

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.  

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. 

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

You can hold small exhibitions free of charge at the library. 

Further information and reservations at Varaamo

The space is equipped with presentation technology: data projector, projection screen and sound amplification.

Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/

Recycling point for books, CD, DVD and journals brought in by customers. 

An exhibition vitrin where you can hold small exhibitions free of charge.  Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/

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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”).

Want something new to read? Too much to read but don’t know where to start? Want some reading tips just for fun?

Quick reading tips is easy and fun way to get personalized reading list just for you. Helsinki City Library’s staff will make your list from words you choose from, and the 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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Option to use the self check-out and return machines for checking out and returning material.

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