Kauniainen library
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Hardware 9 services
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Customer workstation
We have four 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.
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Copy machine (color)
You can take copies in when the customer service is open. Doublesided copies in sizes A4 and A3.
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Power consumption meter
Loan time is one week. You can choose between three different meters with for example have a wireless screen or count energy costs. Instructions in English are included.
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Sporting goods
Nordic walking poles. Pole lengths 110-130 cm. Instructions available.
- Color prints
- Walker
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Scanner
Document scanner.
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Tablet computers
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.
- Waste tongs
Room 5 services
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Exhibition room
Showcase for exhibitions: we are happy to receive our customers’ own exhibitions of handicraft, collections, photographs and art. Exhibitions can be organised in the library’s locked showcase. Sales exhibitions are liable to a small charge.
maija.almen@kauniainen.fi
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Exhibition room
Exhibition wall: create your own art-exhibition at the library. You can reserve the exhibition wall for three weeks at a time. The library will collect a fee of 30 euros per exhibition.
maija.almen@kauniainen.fi
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Group work room
The library has a meeting room that can be reserved. Suitable for groups of up to 10 to 12 people. Available for non-commercial use. Please book in advance by calling 050 411 6504 or e-mailing kirjasto@kauniainen.fi.
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Reading hall
The reading hall is meant for quiet study. There are 24 seats available.
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Story room
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 once a month. Welcome to listen.
Service 11 services
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Book exchange
Book exchange station for customers' books.
Exchange station for customers' own books and magazines. There is also a cupboard för books sold through the app Selaamo.
- Cash payment option
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Coffee machine
Paulig's coffee in different blends for 1€ a cup.
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Credit card option
Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro. We have contactless payment.
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Book drop
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.
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Literature circles
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.
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Outdoor games
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.
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Register as a Celia customer
Book your visit in advance by calling 050 411 6504 or e-mailing kirjasto@kauniainen.fi
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Music coach
musiikki@helmet-kirjasto.fi
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VHS-DVD converter
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.
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Wi-Fi
The staff will give advice on logging in.