Finnish library branch

Here you will find some basic information about Finnish libraries, their legislation and administration as well as policies, recommendations and statistics. You can also read the latest news from the finnish library field, watch the latest videos from Kirjastokaista, the finnish library TV and look at pictures from various library events.

Latest news

  • Broadcasting Company of Your Dreams (08/05/2012)
    The Finnish Broadcasting Company, YLE, has launched a campaign where the Finns are invited to share their opinions on the Broadcasting Company of...
  • Finnish libraries well visited (03/05/2012)
    According to the latest public library statistics, the average Finn visited a library around ten times last year. All inhabitants borrowed...
  • Feel good week at Kuopio City Library (25/04/2012)
    After an especially long and dark winter, users and staff get a chance to dance and sing at the library in Kuopio. The whole week is dedicated to...
  • Open Library concept extends opening hours in Hämeenlinna (19/04/2012)
    Hämeenlinna becomes the first Finnish public library to offer complete self-service to customers in an unmanned library. The library card doubles as...
  • Scandinavian Library Quarterly (16/04/2012)
    The latest issue of Scandinavian Library Quarterly (formerly known as  Scandinavian Public Library Quarterly) can now be found at the site for the...

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