One of the best libraries Ive ever been too. Great views from the upper floor, you can enjoy the sunset while reading a nice book. Also they have the middle floor for students to do brainstorming & mix together with all kinds of technology devices. Ill be back next time maybe even this afternoon. Lastly the entire building from the outside looks like the DNA Double Helix 10/10

Truly fantastic new central library! This building is a treat on itself, not to mention the outstanding set-up where the books in various languages (mainly Finnish, Swedish and English) are treated equally -- rather than being separated in different sections of the building.Plenty of nice hidden nooks for sitting down and enjoying browsing a magazine, making a start of reading a new book, or simply observing the hustle and bustle of the city.Lots of creative ideas for updating the role of libraries in the modern society, including makers spaces, lending much more than just books and good IT resources.This truly is a library for everyone!

Its an amazing library, a lot of services. Fun. Study. You can do anything in this place.

One of the most exciting and beautiful libraries in the world. If you are in Helsinki you cant miss this place. Awesome!

Really cool libriary! Classic bookshelves and new technologies uner one one roof- 3D printers, graphic tools, wide format printers and evel sewing machines! Thera also cinema, cafes, souvenir shops and terraces. Thanks to it’s unique design and wood and glaas combination this building is sightseeing itself!

Amazing library. The architecture is simply stunning and very modern. I wish we had a library like this in London.Lots of quiet places to relax or get work done.The staff was nice and friendly.I will definitely be visiting again.

Its such a beautiful space. Very modern and practical, but not cold.There are a lot of different areas, with cinema rooms downstairs, a café, sewing machines, reading rooms, 3D printers, recording studios, PC and console gaming rooms, conference rooms, studying rooms, lounge areas and of course, books! and activity/reading zones for kids.Its worth a visit and its right in the centre by the train station too!

Never saw such a modern libraryIt is a visit worth. There is a Cafe with outside terrace in the highest floor

Amazing place to learn so much

I am amazed how much can be done in a library! It is definitely a place to nurture entrepreneurs and scientists of the future.More travel photos IG: helenhandicraft

Very comfortable and hosting place. We were able to work here for free for a couple of hours. Wifi speed is great. The bathrooms are a bit dirty.

Amazing public library 😍 That place is full of harmony and beauty. There is so many things to do, inside and outside, its no matter how old are you. Everyone can enjoy this place😍 This is definitely must to visit place🤗

This is what the future of libraries should be. What a beautiful, modern library! Complete with a space for makers and co-working. We saw people sewing, 3D printing and more. Wide open space that is clean with beautiful architecture. The cafes have lovely sandwiches and pastries. The bathroom was a massive coed space with touch free sinks. If you’re visiting Helsinki, definitely come here!

Amazing place, great architecture & concept.

The urban workshop is amazing! I dont have to go out and buy all of these machines, which cost money and space. When I need to use the 3D printer, or sewing machine, or lazer cutter..., I can book and use them for free. It gives me the opportunity to be creative and trying out new things.

Good toilets and board game selection. Very crowded at times tho. Nobodys singing odes in the hall like the name promises.

Finally managed to visit Helsinkis Oodi Library (voted Best Library in the World). Here, besides books, there are also photography studios to hire, large format printing, gaming rooms, music studios, Lazer printing and 3d printing facilities, just to mention a few. Oh, and it also looks spectacular.

Lovely place for everyone. Bright and quiet rooms are available for free. Printing can be done on the ground floor. The cafe in the top floor serves good coffee and other drinks.

Buildings outside beauty doesnt convey to inside in all its possibilities. Overall feeling wind up cold and distant.Both mens toilet had inoperative bide.

One of the main attraction in Helsinki, Master class example of Architecture. Amazing design. Very thoughtful of designer. Must visit in Helsinki the location walking distance from center.

One of the best libraries in the world, not just for books, the building, the location. Surely it is like a tourist attraction. Definitely a must visit whoever comes to Helsinki.

A must to visit. Great Design, impressive workplaces for reading, discussing, sewing, 3-D-printing. Stunning architecture.

An incredible to simply kick back and simply be and even learn!The building is stunning. Worth a visit multiple times over and over and over again

What an amazing architecturally designed library. Not only the structure, the concept of learning methods and learning space have simply blown my mind away. I wish we have this kind of learning environment in our country. There are spaces for 3D design, print, virtual reality .... just to name a few. Simply wow!

By far the best city library ever. Building is a work of art itself. Must visit.

I recommend everyone visiting it. The atmosphere calm and the architecture is really beautiful. Theres also a Café included. Or you want to work but your internet is bad, go to the library and workstations are ready, for free! Its really awesome

No mistake this is a lovely family friendly space for people to visit and enjoy the environment surrounding libraries. Interactive stations for sewing, making things (3d printers, design spaces, etc), local cinema, restaurant, accessible toilets, and much more. In case reading needs inspiration, there are great views from the main (top) floor of books.It is a few minutes from the central train station, and lots of accessible features. Staff are helpful and speak Finnish, Swedish and English very well. Toilets are unisex, but small cubicles. Accessible toilets use the modern active symbol for disabilities. Congrats Helsinki for making the library a great place to visit.

Impressive building with large terrace on the second floor. It is recommended to take cup of coffee on the terrace with attractive view.

A cultural centre and library equipped with a breathtaking selection of books in a totally open space, so inviting to stay and read, just relaxing. And lots of helpful equipments and meeting places where you can virtually do anything: a painting demonstration, saw your dress, print in plotters, learn robotics or exit in Photoshop. Bravo for this initiative!

Absolutely amazing building - both aesthetically and functionally. It’s a public library that is open and accessible for everyone. You don’t need a library card to get in, but it is needed if you want to use some of the facilities.On the second floor there is a maker space, sewing machines, big plotters and printers, game rooms, and a lot of space to hang out, study or work.The library is on the third very spacious and light filled floor. On the on side of it you have space for small kids and on the other area where you can work and concentrate.Great example of what a public library/space should be! So well thought through, warm, welcoming and full of activities and people.

An absolute best in class library. Anyone can get a library card in minutes. Kids are playing with virtual reality games. People are encouraged to come. Best I have seen anywhere. An inspiration for the New York Public Library

Amazing architecture and a great space of you have children. We also had some coffee and local snacks at the cafe inside the library. It was very busy but and everyone looked amazed on how it was build. Its a very big building with a lot to see and do.

A truly open public space for all. Beautiful facilities. Its near to the Holiday Inn hotel, the Parliament & museum of fine arts. Its the day after Finland beat Canada at Ice Hockey - so theres gonna be a big celebration here tonight

Ugh!!! I am so jealous they have this nice lovely library. Nice branding, fun furniture, good selection of books... and AMAZING architecture.

Beautyfull, perfect place to spend time... Love it..

This is fine public place - you can walk in - read, work, jut sit around. Many moms with children, but not messy :). Stunning architecture and interior. This place tells something about the Finns and their mentality. Go and see.

Amazing structure, a really incredible library everything is free. So many materials even board games. The space is large and full of many possibilities to learn many different things and take part of many different courses. Very nice area to work on your own projects. Very nice staff ☺️ as well.

Perfect place for studying or doing any research work!

Oodi library or the central library located just adjacent to the Helsinki central railway station. This central library is an excellent place for students, emerging entrepreneurs other than regular library goers because this place has special video conference and team work meeting rooms which can be accessed by the emerging entrepreneurs and facilities like a hall with internet facility are good place for students and other leisure places to sit and read books and learning like stitching, 3D printing and game area including play stations for relaxing .. an absolute combo for social goers ! Never ever miss to visit this library !

Just a wonderful place - such a friendly and open atmosphere. Love to come here everytime I am in Helsinki!!

Amazing library, both inside as outside architecture is stunning. At night the wave outside has lights to enhance the feeling of the curved roof.From inside you can go to the upper floor and have an amazing view (both inside as outside and drink a coffee.Besides the building itself you have many books you can rent, but it definitely is a more innovative library with flexible rooms for studying. 3D printing. And many more.

One of the most beautiful and functional libraries in the world. It’s not a building, it’s a philosophy, with the space reflecting certain ideals. THIS is living architecture.

Terrible for studying, very loud. Kids screaming and running around and loud talking. Not a good library.

The central library is a modern concept that is child-friendly. Unlike most libraries, this one is designed to resemble homes living room and children do not need to be quiet. Its a welcoming environment for the whole family. The idea is really neat and the design is very cool.

Very nice atmosphere, large, can get crowded in weekends, lots of tourists but lots of seats to read and work. With cafe inside. Books are mostly in Finnish. The third floor is very open, the vibes are good, different type of seats with nice view

Amazing place to spent some time alone with books or doing great things with friends. Also architecture of this place is amazing! One of the best spots in Helsinki.

The library has nice architecture, comfortable places to sit, a nice view from the third floor and a small Cafe.

Beautiful architecture. Interesting interior. In addition to reading books, you can sew, print 3d models, compose and record music, and much more. Amazing place.

Cool public space, a lot different tools and equipment. Extremely recommend for visiting.

Such a great space, right in the middle of Helsinki. I had the pleasure of visiting it just few months after the opening. Full of books and places to relax, have a coffee while reading them. Also an entire floor for booking meeting rooms.I noticed their cleaners must be shorter than me, since the bookshelves are full of dust on the top :)

Great piece of architecture in heart of Helsinki (ALA architects). Perhaps this concept presents the future of libraries as it is living room, work space, workshop, studios, 3d printing garage / makerspace and cafes in addition to storage space of books.

Why sit alone inside, when you can hang in the neat athmospheare with the neat people? Oodi is not just an amazing library, it is a meeting/working/creating/playing venue for everybody. It is open every day, late in the evening. Just watching the people there is enough. Oodi is living in the future now.

Amazing place to visit in the city center. Even a tourist can find plenty things to do. Several cafes, breathtaking view, comfortable places to sit, books in different languages, lounge zone for storytelling and kids area. Admition free, architecturally brilliant, ecologically friendly.

Wow. Helsinki has reinvented the library. You can use tablets, 3d printers or go VR gaming or even just read a book.The building and the views are amazing. Well done Helsinki. Other cities need to follow.

Amazing tranquil place. Great architecture. Awesome place to browse books or just hang.

New Helsinki central library Oodi, latest addition to Helsinki city 37 libraries.Great place to hangaround, having inspirational vibe.Collection includes 140000 items and estimated annual visitor count is 2 million people. Total cost was 100 million Euros.Has a bistro, movie theatre, 3D- and large format printers, gaming-, computer- and VR rooms, quiet rooms, loanable global magazines, newspapers, movies, - and books.Open for every soul.

National Central Library. One of the most beautiful building in Helsinki and one of the most effective library. Many facilities, including 3d printer, etc. Kids corner. Very interesting the European Union Corner. Beautiful coffee shop.

Very nice library 📚, a very friendly place for kids and families

Great place for all your research or collaborative efforts.

Keeping abreast of the ever-changing factors that effect a library can be difficult and time-consuming. An invaluable resource that will ensure that you keep informed, Library Review is dedicated to providing a communication link between researchers, educators and library professionals. Libraries from all over the world have put their experiences, views and reports into Library Review . This allows information professionals to gain a wide perspective on developments in their profession and distil useful facts for their own use.Purpose - Written in 1944, the purpose of this paper is to assess the librarians increasing responsibilities and influences in the light of new educational plans. Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents a personal viewpoint on the subject of the librarian and the art of reading. Findings - It is vital that librarians should stress more and more the creative art of reading and point to the dangers of both superficial reading and of over-indulgence. Originality/value - The paper emphasises the great influence that libraries, as centres of learning, can have on a community.

The architecture is wonderful and modern! We loved visiting this place. You have to go to the 3rd floor and enjoy the view outside

Forth to be visited. Great place with a great history background. Impressed.

Excellent place with unique design and wide range of facilities for students, researchers and designers.Computers, work stations and plotters are available here beside 3D printers and sewing machines.Distinguished spaces for reading and closed meeting rooms. It is fascinating and worth to be visited.

Great place to read, meet and learn. Multiple rooms for meetings and places to chill. Nice open feeling at the top floor with nice views. 2nd floor is great for studying and meetings. Worth visiting even when crowded, easy to find your own spot depending on your feeling. Unisex bathroom is spacious.

Amazing library space with great activity rooms and areas. Wonderful WC. Architectures at its best. Do not miss it.

Amazing and useful place. I love it! 😍 You must see during your visit in Helsinki!

Extensive range of free services e.g. printing with excellent and friendly customer service. Not to mention the architecture of the building.

Unique wooden, wavey, architecture. A lot of open space

Services are top-notch. Free printing brings me here. :v

Everybody feels welcomed here and indeed.

Such an incredible place to spend the evening😊

Great place to chill with friends, try some supplies, play board games or video games and of course read some books or study

Much more on offer beyond being a simple and traditional library.

Wow! cosy, modern library with nice co-working spaces and coffee shops!

Gorgeous! Unbelievable and modern design.

One of the best library! Wooden workshops are great, but sometimes too crowded

This is what public libraries as the heart of a community look like. Beautiful environment, working spaces and leisure spaces combined to perfection.

Big and spacious library with a lot sitting area.

Came to check out the architecture. Beautiful building and theres lots for even the kids to do. They have a gaming room which on paper they said has the newest gaming devices and VR but we only saw desktops. They had 3D printing for the kids to check out and that was nice. Plenty of people going around taking photos.

Genius place. Must see.

A beautiful library. And the building itself is amazing to see and spend time in

A beautiful Library in the city center with modern interesting architecture reflecting the Finnish nature.I liked it :)

Surely one of the nicest libraries in the entire world. They have the latest and greatest technology here. Gaming rooms? Check. VR? Check. 3D printers? Check. Robots? Check.

A huge library, very beautiful. What a nice library that the local government set up for the locals. I wish we had this in my country. Worth a visit.

Brilliant city library and an example to others. The main library floor is at the top with lots of natural light. There are seating areas and small cubicles on the floor below. The curved and sloping shape is striking from outside.

Incredible!!!

Not only books, but there are also meeting rooms, sewing kits, 3D printers, 3D gaming rooms, childrens area... anything to help you fulfill your self-improved. Shouldnt miss the coffee shop with the great view on third floor.

Huge building. Very nice exterior. Interesting shapes. Took some great pictures from outside but didnt had a chance to go in and take a look. But still this place is one of places what has to see when you are in Helsinki. And its looking more impressive when you see by yourself than in the pictures.

Probably my favourite place to be on the planet;). Is it an exaggeration? I admire a country - my current home country, Finland, invested so much in her library facilities, absolutely makes her citizens proud. It is such a nice feeling to be there.Whoever visits Finland, I recommend to visit Oodi library if you dont have any time to visit anything else. Oodi rocks!

“Bad libraries only build collections. Good libraries build services. Great libraries build communities.” (R. David Lankes)Oodi is a great library in the sense that it brings people of all ages and backgrounds together. It’s a nice example of a public space designed around the wishes and needs of the local people.

Beautiful building inside. its fun to sit and just enjoy the space. there is also a cafe and a restaurant on the second floor.

Probably the best library in the world —

Good place and sexy library

👍👌🇫🇮Very nice very big and There are three floors and a lot of books

If you like noisy and diverse library to a traditional dull and quiet this is your jam. Corona epidemic has put some services into a halt but this place is definitely something to be proud off and happily pay taxes for this. Mostly free services and from quirky sowing machines to 3D printers. Youre welcome.

Every national library should be like this.

The perfect library

The Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Finnish: Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi; Swedish: Helsingfors centrumbibliotek Ode), commonly referred to as Oodi (lit. Ode), is a public library in Helsinki, Finland, inaugurated on December 5, 2018. The library is situated in the Töölönlahti district next to Helsinki Music Centre and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art. Despite its name, the library is not Helsinkis main library, which is located in Pasila instead.A design competition in 2012 to build the library was won by the Finnish architectural firm ALA Architects and structural design by Ramboll Finland.ALA Architects won the commission over 543 other competitors.The library was planned to be a three-story building and to include a sauna and a ground floor movie theatre.In January 2015, the Helsinki City Council voted 75-8 to launch the building project. The estimated costs of the new library was 98 million euros, of which the state agreed to pay 30 million in connection with the centenary of Finlands independence in 2017.The City of Helsinki budgeted 66 million euros for the building

Not perfect place for studying, best for mingling & reading, sewing

Best library I ever seen! I can play VR games here... WOW... Studios, making stickers, everything is free, only material is not free.