Viikki Library
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Hardware 15 services
- 3D printer
- Automated book return machine
- Charging place for mobile phones
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Computers
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You can use computers in the library by reserving them beforehand for 0,5-2 hours. In the library are also so called drop-in computers for 15-30 minutes use.
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Copying machine (black and white)
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Black and white copies, self-service, sizes A4 and A3. One-sided copy and two-sided copy €0.40/sheet.
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Copying machine (color)
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Black and white or colour copies, self-service, sizes A4 and A3. One-sided copy and two-sided copy €0.40/sheet.
- Power consumption meter
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Game consoles
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For use in the library, may not be checked out.
The games and controllers are loaned with a library card. Several different games.
For use in the games room, which can be reserved at Varaamo https://varaamo.hel.fi/
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Laptop computers
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Customers can borrow a laptop computer to be used in the library with their library card and ID. The loan period is a maximum of two hours. Laptop computers cannot be reserved in advance.
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Printer (black and white)
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Prints cost € 0.40 / single-sided and double-sided sheet.
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Printer (color)
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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 and per two-sided sheet.
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Scanner
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You can save scanned files to your own memory stick or send them by e-mail. Scanning is free of charge.
- Self-service lending machine
- Tablet computers for reading e-magazines
- USB drive
Room 11 services
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Baby changing room
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Baby changing station, water point and opportunity to heat baby food.
- Facility reservations
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Games room
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Game consoles are available for use in the games room, which can be reserved at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/
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Group room Ketunkolo
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Quiet room for working and reading, which can also be reserved for meetings or playing board games, for example. The premises have access to wireless Internet connection. Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/
Modern group work room for 8 people.
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Group room Puro
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Quiet room for working and reading, which can also be reserved for meetings or playing board games, for example. The premises have access to wireless Internet connection. Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/
Modern group work room for 9 people.
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Multifunctional room
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Seats 33.
Further information and reservations at Varaamo: https://varaamo.hel.fi/
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Room for reading newspapers and magazines
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ou can find the library’s newspapers and magazines in the newspaper reading room.
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Pram parking
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A space where you may keep your pram during your visit.
- Soundscape room
- Garden
- Place to eat your own food
Service 20 services
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Board games
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A selection of board games for loan or to be played in the library for people of all ages.
- Book clubs
- Card payment option
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Digital support
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Help with using the library’s or your own devices (computer, smartphone or tablet) and electronic services
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Interlibrary loan
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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.
- Library tours, collaboration between schools and library, and teaching how to use the library
- No dogs allowed
- Open on Saturdays
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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”).
- Binoculars
- Backpack with camping equipment
- Tickets to Natural History Museum
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Quick reading tips
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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Registering as a Celia online customer
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Audiobooks in the Celia library are intended for people with various challenges with reading. As an online customer, you can use your device to listen to any of the 40,000 audiobooks in the library collection, and as a CD club customer audiobooks will be delivered to you at home every month. You will need a picture ID for registration. People under the age of 15 need a guarantor.
Further information (in Finnish): Celia.fi
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Self-service library
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During self-service hours, there are no staff at the library, but the facilities are monitored technically with the use of cameras, for example. During self-service hours you can check out and return material, use customer computers, read magazines, work or have meetings at the library. The wireless network is at your disposal. You can open the library door an enter by placing your library card below the device at the door with the barcode facing up and entering your four-digit PIN code. If you do not have your PIN code, the library staff will provide it to you during service hours.
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Self-service machines to borrow and return material
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Option to use the self check-out and return machines for checking out and returning material.
- Self-service pick-up for reservations
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Self-service printing
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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 and two-sided sheet. Customers can also use the self-service and mobile printing service from their own devices.
More information: https://www.helmet.fi/en-US/Libraries_and_services/Viikki_Library/Whats_going_on/Helsinki_libraries_to_change_their_print(245306)
- Story hours
- Wi-Fi