Front page
Reshape 2019
Reshaping lives and libraries
May 6th – 7th, Helsinki Central Library Oodi
Reshape 2019 gathers librarians and other professionals from different countries.
Libraries
Search for Finnish libraries and their staff by name or region.
Public libraries
University libraries
Polytechnic libraries
Special libraries
The National Library of Finland
National Repository Library
Welcome to the free online reference service of the Finnish libraries.
Latest question:
Do you have knitting lessons or classes as a library service
Books and other materials
Metasearch – Books and other materials from almost all the Finnish libraries.
Finna.fi – The material of Finnish archives, libraries and museums.
eLibrary – eLibrary makes public library e-resources available to you.
Finnish library facts
In Finland libraries are a free-of-charge basic service for everyone (a brochure, pdf).
Library Channel
Video programs about literature, authors, libraries and their services.
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.
Tale of a Library – A documentary film made as a tribute to libraries.
Infofinland.fi – Basic information about Finland.
Finna.fi – The material of Finnish archives, libraries and museums.
Helsinki Central Library Oodi Finnish Library Buildings Ministry of Education and Culture Library legislation Fennica – The National Bibliography of Finland