Palosaari library

On the customer computer you can use the web browser, create or modify documents, use cloud services and USB-memories, print, watch or listen.

Large touch screen monitor for reading newspapers and magazines online.  

The library has many types of sports and exercise equipment available for checkout: gym games bags, pedometers, exercise bands, balance cushions, kettlebells, Nordic walking poles and volleyballs; pétanque, disc golf and badminton sets. For a full list of equipment (in Finnish and Swedish), search the library catalogue using the keyword ”liikuntavälineet”. 

The gym games bag contains:

• skipping ropes of different lengths for single skipping and group skipping
• a guide (booklet) to skipping games and skills, in Finnish
• QR codes for QR code orienteering, with videos about skipping games and skills
• exercise cards with easy partner acrobatic moves
• a guide (booklet) to family exercise, in Finnish
• a gymnastics passport for schools, with basic gymnastic moves

The equipment is available for checkout from the main library, Palosaari library, Vähäkyrö library, Variska library and Meeting point Huudi. The gym games bags are available from Palosaari, Huudi, Suvilahti, Sundom and Variska libraries.

Print as usually by choosing from the Menu->Print->choose your library from the list of printers->Print->Princhapp->Library counter. When you click print the application Princh opens up where you can choose the number of prints you want and payment method, 0,50€/print. When you have sent your documents for printing you can fetch and pay the prints at the library counter.

Palosaari Library and Suvilahti library have public scanners. The scanners in Sundom and Vähäkyrö libraries can only be used during regular opening hours when the service desks are staffed. Scanning fee as listed in Library fees and charges. 

The walls of the newspaper reading room are available to book for small exhibitions free from charge. Contact the library at kirjasto.palosaari(at)vaasa.fi, or 06-325 3571. 

The library has a cosy and quiet room where you can read newspapers and magazines.

• Accessible parking
• Accessible entrance
• Accessible elevator. An elevator and a ramp for easy access at the back entrance facing the day care center.
• Accessible toilet

Library fees can be paid with a credit or debit card.

Palosaari library is our only library where all dogs are welcome to visit.

After-hours book drop on the side of the library that faces Pursimiehenkatu.

A comprehensive collection of classical music recordings from hundreds of labels. Naxos Music Library also contains artist and composer biographies, and information about orchestras.

PressReader is a large international newspaper portal. It provides online access to newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries and in several languages.

Access PressReader on a library computer, on your mobile device by connecting to the library WiFi, or from home by logging in on the library website.

You can use the on-demand film streaming service Viddla with your library card and your PIN code. You can watch a maximum of 3 films per month.

A wide range of jazz music, from jazz legends to contemporary jazz. 

Naxos Music Library Jazz.

Read Finnish magazines anywhere with the eMagz Remote service. The magazines available in the service are: Et-lehti, Gloria, Ihana, Kamera-lehti, Kippari, Kotiliesi käsityö, Me Naiset, Puutarhan aarteet, Suomen Kuvalehti, Tekniikan Maailma, Tiede luonto, Tuulilasi, and Unelmien Talo & Koti.

eMagz Remote only allows a limited number of simultaneous users. If you cannot access a magazine, please try again later.

You can use eMagz Remote on your computer, smartphone or tablet, wherever you are. The service only allows only a limited number of simultaneous users.

ePress provides online access to over 200 Finnish newspapers.

Access ePress on a library computer, a Hublet tablet or a computer for online newspapers and magazines.

The Ellibs service hosts the national collection of literature for children and youth. The collection offers books and audiobooks in Finnish and Swedish. Some adult literature can still be found in Ellibs, aquired when Ellibs was the library's main e-book resource.

Borrow e-books and e-audiobooks through Biblio (previously Elib). The service has e-books and e-audiobooks in Finnish, Swedish and English, as well as in many other languages such as Arabic, German and Russian.

The library has a public noticeboard for posters and notices about cultural, educational and religious events. The posters must clearly display the event start and end date.  Use our noticeboard to promote your event. Bring your poster to library staff, and they will set up your poster and take it down after the event.

• Do you have a print disability? Sign up for a Celia account for access to online audiobooks.
• Please contact the library for more information.

Reservations are on a shelf near the customer service desk. Please remember to borrow your reservations!  

The following Vaasa city libraries accept pupils for the workplace familiarization (TET) period:

Main library: Minna Rinta-Valkama minna.rinta-valkama@vaasa.fi

Palosaari library: kirjasto.palosaari@vaasa.fi or 06-325 3571

Variska library: kirjasto.variska@vaasa.fi or 06-325 3575

Vähäkyrö self-service library: kirjasto.vahakyro@vaasa.fi or 06-325 8475

The libraries generally only accept one TET pupil / period.

The library has an aquarium with many types of aquarium fish.

Palosaari library has regular storytimes in Finnish and Swedish. The storytimes are free and open to everyone, but the stories are selected to suit children aged 3 to 6.

• In all locations except Merikaarto. Get the user ID and password from a customer service desk. Please note: The user ID and password are changed monthly.
• Log in as vaasa-guest.
• Check that your computer is using automatic network settings.
• Open the browser.
• The browser will take you to the login page.
• Enter the user ID and password.