Kauniainen library
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Hardware 9 services
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Computers
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We have three 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)
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You can take copies when the customer service is open. Doublesided copies in sizes A4 and A3.
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Power consumption meter
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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.
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Sporting goods
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Nordic walking poles. Pole lengths 110-130 cm. Instructions available.
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Color prints
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0,40 € / page. Printing is not available during self-service.
- Walker
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Scanner
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Document scanner. Scanning is not available during self-service.
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Tablet computers
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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.
- Pick up tool
Room 4 services
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Exhibition wall and display case
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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.
maija.almen@kauniainen.fi
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Art gallery
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Kauniainen's own art gallery. Please contact culture producer Cecilia McMullen, phone number 050 5599580.
cecillia.mcmullen@kauniainen.fi
- Reading hall
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Story room
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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.
Service 12 services
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Book exchange
Book exchange station for customers' books.
Exchange station for customers' own books and magazines.
- Cash payment option
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Coffee machine
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Paulig's coffee in different blends for 1€ a cup.
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Credit card option
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Visa, Visa Electron, MasterCard, Maestro. We have contactless payment.
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Book drop
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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
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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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Music coach
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The music coach helps you to find new music to listen to. Send a message to musiikki@helmetkirjasto.fi and tell us what kind of music coaching you want.
musiikki@helmetkirjasto.fi
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Outdoor games
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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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Registering as a Celia online customer
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Book your visit in advance by calling 050 411 6504 or e-mailing kirjasto@kauniainen.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. 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. If you do not have your PIN code, the library staff will provide it to you during service hours.
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VHS-DVD converter
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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.
- Wi-Fi