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“This project is one for the ages” – Oodi chosen as the best new public library in the world

Helsinki Central Library Oodi was chosen as the winner of the 2019 Public Library of the Year award in the World Library and Information Congress of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).
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Finnish library facts

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Library Channel

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Statistics

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Library for Citizens

Library for Citizens – An essential part of the Finnish know-how. The Way Forward for Public Libraries 2016–2020 (a brochure, pdf).

National Library of Finland

The National Library of Finland is responsible for the collection, description, preservation and accessibility of Finland’s printed national heritage.

Multilingual Library

Multilingual library offers people living anywhere in Finland a chance to read literature in their native language.

Reshape 2019

“Reshaping lives and libraries” conference in May examined our changing work culture and how digital innovations affect how we work.
Live-stream recordings available!

Infofinland.fi – Basic information about Finland.

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Helsinki Central Library Oodi Finnish Library Buildings Ministry of Education and Culture Library legislation Fennica – The National Bibliography of Finland