Kauniainen library

We have two customer workstations. We also have a few laptops that you can borrow (only for use in the library, not during self service hours). You can borrow a Hublet media tablet for a maximum of 2 hours (only for use in the library, available during self service hours). The computers and tablets cannot be booked in advance.

Doublesided copies avalable in sizes A4 and A3. Not in use during self-service hours.

Loan time is one week. You can choose between two different meters with for example have a wireless screen or count energy costs. Instructions in English are included.

Nordic walking poles. Pole lengths 110-130 cm. Instructions available.

Container for documents that should not be read by others. The container is not opened before it is shredded in the recycling center. You can find the container next to the service area. 

0,40 € / page. Printing is not available during self-service.
 

You can save scanned files to your own memory stick or send them by e-mail. Scanning is free of charge. Not available during self-service hours. 

You can use Hublet- tablet computers anywhere in the library. Read current news, get acquainted with our vast selection of e-magazines and e-books, use services online or watch your favorite tv-shows - You decide! For kids Hublet - tablets provide educational material and entertainment such as games and kids' shows. 

Kauniainen's own art gallery. Please contact culture producer Cecilia McMullen, phone number 050 5599580.

Create your own art-exhibition at the library. You can reserve our exhibition wall or a glass display case for a month at a time. Exhibitions are free of charge.

The reading hall is meant for quiet study. 

Our storyroom is located in the children's book section. You can play and read in the storyroom. We have story readings in Finnish and in Swedish. Welcome to listen. 

We meet up once a month to discuss the books we have read. We'll read current favorites and old classics. Be in contact with the staff if you are interested in participating. 

Exchange station for customers' own books and magazines. 

Paulig's coffee in different blends for 1€ a cup. Cash only. 

Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro. We have contactless payment.

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.

You can play park chess in the area behind the library. The chessmen are kept in a box outside, and you can borrow the key to the box from the library.

Book your visit in advance by calling 050 411 6504 or e-mailing kirjasto@kauniainen.fi

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. Printing, copying and scanning are not available during self-service. 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. Only patrons who are registered self-service library patrons can use the self-service library.

Book a time (please call 050 411 6504) and tell us if you need help converting. Digitizing takes as long as it takes to watch the film. We have also an adapter for VHS-C -cassettes.

The staff will give advice on logging in.