3D printers
The 3D printers can be booked via Varaamo. A 3D item costs 70 cents.
Button/badge makers
The badge machine is on the 2nd floor. The machine can be booked via Varaamo.
The material costs: 50 cents for a badge and 60 cents for a fridge magnet.
Comb binding machines
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Computers
The computers on Oodi's 2nd floor can be booked for ½ - 2 hours. Book a computer here.
There are also eight drop-in-computers on the 1st floor of Oodi.
A library card and a personal PIN code are needed to book and use the computers.
Copying machines (color)
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs and copies cost 0,40€/page.
Desibel Meter
1. kerroksen infosta voi lainata desibelimittarin (malli ST-805). Laina-aika 2 viikkoa (ei varata).
Digital system cameras
Ainoastaan Oodin valokuvastudiossa käytettäväksi. Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Digital system cameras
Käytettävissä valokuva- ja videstudiossa. Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Digitising equipments
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Digitizing cinefilms
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
DVD drives
Lainattavissa kirjastokortilla 2. kerroksen palvelutiskiltä. Ainoastaan kirjastokäyttöön. Ei varata.
Electricity consumption meters
1. kerroksen infosta voi lainata energiamittarin. Laina-aika 2 viikkoa (ei varata).
Emanometer
1. kerroksen infosta voi lainata radonmittarin. Laina-aika 2 viikkoa (ei varata).
Film scanners
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Game consoles
In a console game room you can choose to play on various gaming consoles. More information, user regulations and reservations via Varaamo.
Gaming PC
Go to Premises > Gaming rooms
Graphics workstation
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Heat press machine
The heat press machine can be used in the Urban Workshop of Oodi (2nd floor).
Laminating machines
The laminator is on the 2nd floor of Oodi, in the Urban Workshop. An A4 size laminating pouch costs 30 cents and an A3 size pouch costs 40 cents.
Large-format printers
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Laser cutters
The laser engraving machine can be booked via Varaamo.
Media workstation
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Overlock machines
We have two overlock sewing machines. You can book them via Varaamo.
Printers (color)
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. Print-outs cost 0,40€/page.
Scanner
With our multifunction printers on the 1st and 2nd floor you can print, copy and scan. It is possible to scan photographic slides with multimedia scanners on the 2nd floor.
Sewing machines
The sewing machines are on Oodi's 2nd floor. The machines can be booked via Varaamo.
Soldering iron
A soldering iron can be booked via Varaamo.
Tablet computer for reading e-magazines
E-lehtitabletit sijaitsevat 3. kerroksessa sanomalehtialueella.
UV printers
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Video editing
The media workstations are on Oodi's 2nd floor and they are meant for video editing, drawing, image processing, lay-out, animation, and other creative digital work. More information and bookings via Varaamo.
Vinyl cutters
Oodi's Urban Workshop has a vinyl cutter for cutting stickers and textile prints. The cutter can be booked via Varaamo.
Waste tongs
1. kerroksen infosta voi lainata roskapihdit. Laina-aika 2 viikkoa (ei varata). Talkoosetin laina-aika on 3 vrk.
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is available for necessary use during the library visit.
Accessibility services
Langaton äänensiirto infrapunavastaanottimilla tai induktiosilmukalla. Äänimajakka sisäänkäynnin yhteydessä. Kerroksissa kohokartat. Opasteissa pistekirjoitus. Lattiassa ohjaavat metallilistat.
Automated book return machine
The automated check-in-machine is on the 1st floor of Oodi. Check-out-machines can be found on both the 1st and the 3rd floor.
Board games
We have board games for players of all ages. You can play board games in the library or borrow them.
Cafés
There is a Fazer Cafe & Restaurant on the 1st floor and a Fazer Cafe on the 3rd floor.
Cash payment option
Library fees can be paid with cash on the 1st floor only.
Credit card option
Library fees can be paid with a credit or debit card on all the floors.
Digital piano
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Digitising
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Digitizing equipment LP
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Enter ry's guidance
Opastukset ovat tauolla kevään 2021.
Film screenings
Kansallisen audiovisuaalisen instituutin (KAVI) Kino Regina on elokuvateatteri, joka sijaitsee Oodin 1. kerroksessa. Kino Reginassa esitetään suurten klassikoiden lisäksi niin nykyelokuvaa kuin taide- ja vaihtoehtoelokuvaakin.
Guided tours & library presentations
The guided tours in Oodi are organized by the Helsinki Tourist Guides, e-mail: oodi@helsinkiguides.fi . A tour lasts for an hour and costs 95€.
Library presentations for immigrants and adult groups in need of special support can be booked via Varaamo. In these presentations we offer guidance on how to use the library’s basic facilities and services.
Interlibrary service
Jos etsimääsi teosta ei ole hankittu Helmet-kirjastoon tai pääkaupunkiseudun tieteellisiin kirjastoihin, se voidaan tilata sinulle kaukolainaksi muualta. Oodista kaukolainat voi noutaa 1. kerroksen palvelupisteeltä.Kaukopalvelupyyntö | Helmet
Journals and magazines
We subscribe to 150 magazines and 48 newspapers.
Literature circles
Literature circles, where a small group of people discuss literature, are not yet in English.
Musical instruments
Ajantasainen tieto Oodin musiikkistudioiden varustelusta löytyy Varaamosta.
Lisäksi lainattavissa on erilaisia soittimia studioissa käytettäväksi.
Kanteleita voi lainata myös kotikäyttöön.
No dogs allowed
Only assistant dogs are welcome to Oodi.
Open on Saturdays
On Saturdays Oodi is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Open on Sundays
On Sundays Oodi is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
Outdoor games
1. kerroksen infosta voi lainata kesäkaudella erilaisia ulkopelejä. Laina-aika 1 vuorokausi. Valikoimaan kuuluu jalkapalloja, koripalloja, mölkky ja petankki.
Registeration for Celia
Users with a print disability can register for Celia’s services and get access to more than 40 000 audiobooks online. To register for the Celia online service, please contact the library. You need to present a valid photographic proof of identity. Young people under 15 years of age must have a guarantor to register. Please note: Celia has audiobooks only in Finnish and Swedish.
Self service reservations
You can pick up your reservations on the 3rd floor. The reservation shelves are near the escalator.
Self-service lending machine
Lainausautomaatteja on Oodin 1. ja 3. kerroksessa.
Self-service printing
A4- ja A3- koot. Tulosteet maksavat 0,40€ / sivu. Tulostussaldoa voi ladata kirjastossa.
Story time
In Oodi open story times are held Finnish, Swedish and English.
Check for further details under the Events –tab.
Urban Workshop
The devices in our Urban Workshop can be used within the library. You have access to e.g. 3D printers, sewing machines, overlock machines, a vinyl cutter and a heat press. To make a reservation for any of the devices go to Varaamo.
Wi-Fi
Kirjastossa on käytettävissä Helsingin kaupungin maksuton Stadinetti.
Workshops for school- and kindergarten groups
Centrallibrary Oodi provides different types of workshops and library presentations for school- and kindergartengroups.
Read more
Baby care room
Vauvanhoitohuone on 3. kerroksessa, lasten alueen yhteydessä. Vaipanvaihtopiste, vesipiste ja mahdollisuus lastenruokien lämmitykseen.
Children’s arena (3rd floor)
In the Children’s arena on the 3rd floor, events open to the whole family can be organised, such as story times or workshops.
In addition to the Children´s arena, events can be organised in the open area of the Children’s World.
Inquiries and reservations about facilities only by email: oodi.lapsetjanuoret@hel.fi.
Game rooms
In Oodi we have
- three rooms with console games and
- one game room with gaming computers.
More information, user regulations and reservations for console games: Varaamo.
The gaming computers in the game room cannot be booked in advance. There are 14 gaming computers for both children and adults. We use the Pelitalo system, which means you log in using your personal codes. You can get the codes by showing your library card to the personnel in front of the game room of Oodi (2nd floor).
Karaoke equipments
Lisätiedot ja varaaminen Varaamossa.
Kino Regina (auditorium)
Kino Regina on the first floor with 250 m2 of auditorium-style space is a suitable venue for lectures, film screenings and various events. By reserving Kino Regina, you agree to comply with the rules for the facility.
You can make a preliminary reservation via Varaamo.
More information on Kino Regina
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Kitchen
The small group kitchen for rent at Oodi is suitable for 10 people. The kitchen can be used for cooking together or having meetings.
More information and bookings at Varaamo.
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Kuutio (room)
Kuutio is located on the second floor of Oodi. Kuutio is a glass-walled space of 90 square meters. The space is currently mainly used as a meeting room and training facility. The space is equipped with two screens and projectors. Kuutio can be rented and you can check out available times slots and book the room at Varaamo.
More information on Kuutio
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Maijansali (hall)
Maijansali, a multipurpose hall, has comprehensive technical equipment. It is perfect for conferences or other large events.
More information on Maijansali
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Meeting rooms
There are ten rooms for meetings and working groups and six smaller workspaces on the second floor of Oodi. You can book them via Varaamo.
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Permanent exhibition
3. kerroksen musiikkiosastolla on pysyvä äänitteistä koostuva musiikkinäyttely. Näyttelyn teema vaihtelee kuukausittain.
Pram park
The parking area of prams is situated on the 3rd floor in Children’s World.
A parking area can also be found on the ground floor, where signs mark the area assigned for prams.
Reading rooms
Oodin 2. kerroksesta löytyy hiljainen lukusali.
Story room
Story room is situated at the 3rd floor.
Story room can’t be reserved for private occasions.
Studios
Lisätiedot ja ajanvaraus Varaamossa.
Studios
Oodi has two studios suitable for playing and rehearsing and one studio for recording. More information about the instruments and devices, our user regulations and reservations can be found in Varaamo.
Tidningsläsesal
Oodin 3. kerroksen eteläpäässä (Rautatientorin puolella) on lehtialue, jossa sijaitsevat Oodiin tilatut sanomalehdet ja e-lehtien lukemiseen varatut lehtitabletit. Aikakauslehdet sijaitsevat 3. kerroksen kahvilan läheisyydessä.
Workspaces
There are four smaller workspaces for 1-3 persons on the 2nd floor of Oodi. The rooms can be booked via Varaamo.