Library services
Introduction
Vantaa City Library cooperates with the libraries in its neighboring cities (Espoo, Helsinki and Kauniainen), and together the four make up Helmet Library. You can also borrow items owned by libraries in Espoo, Helsinki and Kauniainen.
The collections of most libraries also include digital material. Libraries' national online services on the Kirjastot.fi website are available to everybody, as is also the National Library's Finna.fi service. Through your own library, you can also access works from the Multilingual Library and Accessibility Library Celia. Furthermore, you can access the online Viittomakielinenkirjasto.fi (sign-language library) from everywhere.
Quick links
Digital support for using device software and online services
You can get digital support by asking at libraries. You can also participate in digital support events.
Libraries' reservable premises and devices
Vantaa City Library offers premises for various work needs and activities. The premises can be reserved online in the Timmi 360 service. Work and conference facilities are available, equipped to enable smooth remote work, studying, meetings, video conferencing, graphic design work, event organization, before- and after-school activities, guidance sessions, creative activities, spontaneous encounters, and much more!
In addition, Mosaiikki library’s workshop Värkkäämö and Lumo library’s workshop Paja offer their customers the opportunity to try out different devices with which they can bring their own creations to life.
You can use the premises and devices of Vantaa City Library for free, but you do need a valid library card. You can search for the libraries’ reservable premises and devices in the Timmi 360 service using the name of the library or premises. The library’s customer service will help you make a reservation, when required.
The age limits and usage times of the reservable premises and devices vary. Further details about the premises and their terms of use are provided in the library-specific information below. Please also read the City Library’s general rules for using the premises before making a reservation.
- Premises can be reserved online in the Timmi 360 service, by calling the library or through the library’s customer service.
- The customer reserves the premises for their own use, and will be responsible for the space during the reservation. The person that booked the premises is liable to compensate for damage caused by users to the real property or movables. Any damages must be immediately reported to the library personnel.
- If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers.
- If the person who made the reservation does not need the premises, the reservation must be canceled through the Timmi booking service or by calling the library for which the reservation was made.
- You must leave the premises by the end of the reserved time. Any preparations and final cleaning should be included in the reserved time. The space must be left in the same condition as it was at the start of the reservation.
- The use of the premises is free of charge, excluding activities in the basic charge category, which are commercial and business activities, private celebrations and religious activities (committee decision, Leisure Committee, August 17, 2021, § 15). Further information about premises fees is available from the price list menu at the end of the page.
- Events organized in reservable premises must not disturb the library’s other activities, customers or users.
- The contents or nature of events organized in reservable premises must not conflict with Finnish legislation or good manners.
- We apply safer space principles to library premises: treat others with respect and be kind.
- If necessary and at its own discretion, the library has the right to revoke a customer’s access to reservable premises or to suspend an event organized in reservable premises if it becomes apparent that the above-mentioned rules are being or have been broken.
- If you repeatedly neglect the rules, you may be banned from reservable library premises for one (1) month.
Quiet room workspace
A quiet workspace for either individual or small group work in the adults’ section of the library. The space includes a water outlet and bathroom. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi.
The quiet room can be booked from Monday to Friday from 10.30 to 19.30.
Rules for using the premises
The maximum bookable time for the space is 3 hours per day. The age limit for reserving the premises is 13 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service, or by calling our customer service number 043 8248 306.
You must leave the room at least 30 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above conditions, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
3D printer
The 3D printer allows you to make physical objects from digital template files. The printer’s printing material is PLA plastic. PLA plastic is biodegradable, non-toxic plastic fiber made of renewable materials. The library offers 3D printing material for small-scale projects (the color selection varies).
Paja's 3D printer is Ultimaker 3, with which you can make monochrome printouts.
In order to print, the 3D template file must be in STL format. You can find template files, for example, on the thingiverse.com website. You can view the printer settings and time required by downloading the free-of-charge Ultimaker Cura print program on your computer.
Instructions for using the 3D printer
You will find template files on the Thingiverse website.
Moreover, you can find a free-of-charge program for creating your own model on the Tinkercad website, for example.
You can view the printer settings and time required by downloading the free-of-charge Ultimaker Cura print program on your computer. N.B.! Choose Ultimaker 3 as the printer.
3D printer’s terms of use
By reserving the device, you accept the terms of use further below on this page, as well as the following terms of use for 3D printing:
- The reservation time of the 3D printer is at maximum six (6) hours per day; please make sure that your printout will be finished within the time you booked.
- The age limit is 13 years, younger users with their guardians.
- You can only have one reservation for the 3D printer valid at any given time.
- Paja provides materials for testing; all colors are not always available.
- The staff will not monitor the progress of the printing process.
- The printer must be turned off when the library closes.
- It is forbidden to print weapons and drug paraphernalia.
- It is forbidden to print for commercial purposes.
- If you print models devised by other people, respect their copyrights.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the 3D printer and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the equipment, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the 3D printer at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Paja.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The equipment is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating and drinking is not allowed in Paja. You can have your snacks at the library’s 1st-floor snack table.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the device can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1305).
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Electronic cutting machine
The electronic cutting machine (Cricut Explore 3) allows you to cut various materials: paper, cardboard, sticker vinyl and heat transfer films.
The electronic cutting machine cuts vector graphics. The electronic cutting machine is used through the Cricut Design Space program. You can use the cutting machine program on the library's tablet or your own device.
The cutting machine program can be used to turn images and text into vector graphics. Monochrome or high-contrast image files, such as logos or silhouette images, are suitable for cutting. The cutting machine program has a collection of premade images that you can use. Alternatively, you can import images to the program from the internet. You can also create images from scratch in the program.
Rules for using the electronic cutting machine
Before using the electronic cutting machine, you must attend a workshop on the use of the machine. The workshops are organized once a month in the Lumo library.
You can book the electronic cutting machine for max. 2 hours at a time. There can be one reservation for the electronic cutting machine at a time. The age limit for the electronic cutting machine is 13 years, younger children can use the machine if accompanied by a guardian.
Arrive at the time agreed and register at the library's service desk. The library’s employee will lend the device you have reserved to your library card and open the door to Paja.
The library provides at most 30x30cm vinyl material per week. The library offers a large selection of different types of sticker vinyl and heat transfer films. For larger projects, the customers themselves must acquire the necessary materials. Check with the library staff whether your material is suitable for cutting.
You can buy sticker and vinyl materials at shops that sell art and craft supplies. If you are looking for materials in online stores, you should search terms such as “Cricut smart vinyl”, “Cricut iron on” and “heat transfer films”.
The electronic cutting machine must be ready to be turned off at the end of the reservation or half an hour before the library closes.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the electronic cutting machine and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the equipment, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the electronic cutting machine at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in the Workshop.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The equipment is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating and drinking is not allowed in the Workshop. You can have your snacks outside the Workshop.
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Game room
You can play by yourself, or with your family and friends in Lumo library's gaming room. The room has PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch game consoles, boardgames, and Legos.
The PlayStation 5 game console comes with a selection of games available. You can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Nintendo Switch. Each player can borrow a game controller with his or her own library card. We adhere to the age limits set for the games.
You can reserve the gaming room: Mon–Thurs: 13:00-19:30, Fri: 13:00–15:30 and Sat: 9:00–15:30
During summertime opening hours, you can reserve the premises: Mon and Thurs: 13:00–19:30 and Tues, Wed and Fri: 9:00–15:30
Rules for using the premises
You can reserve the gaming room for one hour per day with your library card. The age limit for reserving the premises is 7 years; younger users can use the premises with their guardians. The premises accommodate max. 4 persons.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1305).
You must leave the premises at least half an hour before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Meeting room
A meeting room for at max. 8 people on the 2nd floor of the library. Facilities:
- open Wi-Fi (Vantaa Avoin)
- 65" screen with an HDMI connection for a computer
- video conferencing package (screen remote control and headset), which can be borrowed from the customer service point.
Rules for using the premises
The space can be reserved for two hours at a time. The customer can have up to three valid reservations. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1305).
You must leave the premises at least half an hour before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Sewing room
The sewing room has a sewing machine and an overlocker. You can use the sewing room and its accessories free of charge with your library card. The sewing machine is a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 118 and the overlocker is a Bernina L450. Pins, scissors and other basic sewing accessories are available. Black and white thread is available for both the sewing machine and the overlocker. You can also bring your own threads and sewing equipment. You can change the threads yourself.
If you have not used a sewing machine or hem stitcher before, we recommend booking a tutorial before using it. More information about the tutorial is available from the Lumo Library.
Rules for using the sewing room
You can book the sewing room for max. 4 hours at a time. The age limit is 13 years, younger users with their guardians. You can have one valid reservation for the sewing room at a time.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the sewing machine’s/overlocker’s manual before starting to use it and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the equipment, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the equipment at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Paja.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The equipment is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating and drinking is not allowed in Paja. You can have your snacks at outside the Workshop.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the room can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1305).
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Soundproof workspace
Soundproof work and study space with glass walls for 1–4 people. The space is 3.4 m2. The space can be reserved for two hours at a time. The customer can have only one valid reservation. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
You have free-of-charge Wi-Fi at your disposal, the name of the network is Vantaa Avoin. The space has two electrical outlets.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1305).
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Workshop
Lumo library’s workshop offers its customers the chance to use and test various devices. In the workshop, everybody can implement their ideas, learn new skills, and share their knowhow. The workshop is meant for over-13-year-olds, but even younger children can use the devices if they are accompanied by a guardian.
Workshop has two sewing machines, an overlocker, a 3D printer, and a media workstation. The media workstation comes with the Adobe Creative Cloud software, and it is connected to a graphics tablet, as well as an image and film scanner. In addition, the space has an ironing board and an iron, as well as various sewing and handicraft supplies.
You can use the devices in Paja for free, you only need a valid library card. Paja is meant for over-13-year-olds, but even younger children can use the devices if they are accompanied by a guardian. Paja's devices are for self-service use. You can find the instructions for the use of the devices in Paja. The staff will help you with any problems that occur to the extent they are able.
Salonki
A meeting room for at max. 8 people. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi. The library staff will open the meeting room door.
Rules for using the premises
Use of the premises is free of charge, and the maximum reservation time is 3 hours per week. Without specific agreement, the premises may not be used for business operations. If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 043 825 1548).
Please clean up after your reservation, so that the premises will be in good condition for the following customer. You must leave the room at least 30 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
3D printer
Värkkäämö has an Ultimaker S3 3D printer.
The 3D printer allows you to make physical objects from digital template files. The printing material is non-toxic and biodegradable PLA plastic. The library offers 3D printing material for small-scale projects (the color selection varies).
You can use the Ultimaker S3 printer to create monochrome objects. The Breakaway support material also enables the 3D printing of more complicated objects.
In order to print, the 3D template file must be in STL format. You can find template files, for example, on the thingiverse.com website. You can view the printer settings and time required by downloading the free-of-charge Ultimaker Cura print program on your computer.
Instructions for using the 3D printer
Readymade printing models:
Free programs for creating your own model:
You can view the printer settings and time required by downloading the free-of-charge Ultimaker Cura print program on your computer. N.B.! Choose Ultimaker S3 as the printer.
3D printer’s terms of use
You can have one reservation for a 3D printer valid at any given time. The reservation time for the 3D printer is max. six (6) hours per day; please make sure that your printout will be finished within the time you booked. Under-10-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Arrive on the spot at the time agreed and register at the library's service desk. The library’s employee will lend the device you have reserved on your library card and open the door to Värkkäämö.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the device can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 050 302 8367).
The 3D printer should be free to be turned off at the end of the reservation or when Värkkäämö closes.
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Terms of use of 3D printing
- Värkkäämö provides materials for testing; all colors are not always available.
- The staff will not monitor the progress of the printing process.
- The printer must be turned off when the library closes.
- It is forbidden to print weapons and drug paraphernalia.
- It is forbidden to print for commercial purposes.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the devices and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the 3D printer, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the 3D printer at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Värkkäämö.
Industrial sewing machine
The Adler 167 is a single-needle, triple-feed industrial sewing machine. It can only be used for straight stitching. An industrial sewing machine is more powerful than a regular sewing machine and can handle medium and heavy materials, such as leather. “Triple-feed” refers to the fact that the machine feeds the fabric forward using the lower feed dog, presser foot and the needle.
Test the machine with a sample swatch before using it.
Rules for using the industrial sewing machine
You can have one reservation for the industrial sewing machine valid at any given time. Under-10-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Arrive on the spot at the time agreed and register at the library's service desk. The library’s employee will lend the device you have reserved on your library card and open the door to Värkkäämö.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the device can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 050 302 8367).
The industrial sewing machine should be free to be turned off at the end of the reservation or when Värkkäämö closes.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the equipment and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the industrial sewing machine, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the industrial sewing machine at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Värkkäämö.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The industrial sewing machine is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating or drinking near the device is prohibited. You can eat small snacks at the large table, but please eat any warm food at the snack area.
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Overlockers (2)
The JUKI overlocker sews, cuts, and neatens at the same time. The machine is especially suited for sewing flexible fabrics. You can use the overlocker and basic sewing supplies free of charge with your library card.
The library’s overlockers have threads ready as follows:
- overlocker 1: black thread
- overlocker 2: white thread.
Rules for using the overlocker
You can have one reservation for the overlocker valid at any given time. Under-10-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the device can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 050 302 8367).
The overlocker should be free to be turned off at the end of the reservation or when Värkkäämö closes.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the equipment and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the overlocker, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the overlocker at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Värkkäämö.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The overlocker is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating or drinking near the devices is prohibited. You can eat small snacks at the large table, but please eat any warm food at the snack area.
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Sewing machine
You can have one reservation for the sewing machine valid at any given time. Under-10-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Värkkäämö has a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 116 sewing machine. Threads, pins, scissors and other basic sewing supplies are available, but, if you wish, you can bring your own threads with you. You can use the sewing machine and supplies free of charge with your library card. Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will be able to immediately use equipment which is in free use, such as the iron and model form.
Rules for using the sewing machine
Arrive on the spot at the time agreed and register at the library's service desk. The library’s employee will lend the device you have reserved on your library card and open the door to Värkkäämö.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the device can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through the Timmi service or by calling the library (tel. 050 302 8367).
The sewing machine should be free to be turned off at the end of the reservation or when Värkkäämö closes.
In addition to the above device-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the devices and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the sewing machine, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use the sewing machine at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Värkkäämö.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The sewing machine is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating or drinking near the devices is prohibited. You can eat small snacks at the large table, but please eat any warm food at the snack area.
Värkkäämö
Värkkäämö offers customers the opportunity to use and test various devices. In Värkkäämö, everybody can implement their ideas, learn new skills, and share their knowledge. Värkkäämö is meant for over-10-year-olds, but even younger children can use the devices if they are accompanied by an older person.
Värkkäämö has a 3D printer, a sewing machine, two overlockers, a small rigid heddle loom and an industrial sewing machine. The space also offers a swift and yarn winder, ironing board and iron, various sewing and craft supplies, pattern paper and a model form.
Please read the rules of Värkkäämö in advance. When you work in Värkkäämö, you are obliged to adhere to Värkkäämö’s terms of use.
Reserving equipment in Värkkäämö:
- Under-10-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
- You can have one reservation for one device valid at any given time.
- You can, nevertheless, reserve two devices simultaneously, if you wish to, for instance, use a sewing machine and overlocker at the same time.
- Remember to return the accessories you borrowed to the customer service point.
Liability and liability for damages
- Familiarize yourself with the manuals before starting to use the equipment and follow the instructions. If you are unsure about the correct and safe use of the equipment, ask the library staff for advice.
- You are liable for damages if a device breaks due to neglect and carelessness on your part.
- Please notify the staff of any malfunctions you notice.
- Remember that you use all the equipment at your own responsibility. Vantaa City Library is not liable for damages to the users or their possessions caused by the users themselves. Furthermore, Vantaa City Library is not liable for potential damages caused by objects manufactured in Värkkäämö.
Prohibitions and restrictions:
- The equipment is meant for creative activities, not for mass production or for commercial purposes.
- Eating or drinking near the devices is prohibited. You can eat small snacks at the large table, but please eat any warm food at the snack area.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Workroom
The work room is intended for work that requires concentration, such as studying or remote work.
The space has a desktop computer, armchair and reading light. The room is located in the school’s premises, and events sometimes take place outside of the room. Vantaa Avoin WLAN.
Rules for using the premises
The workspace can be booked on Mondays and Thursdays 16:00–20:00. The maximum length of the reservation is 4 hours. You can have up to 3 valid reservations at a time.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it through Timmi (instruction video) or by calling our customer service number 050 303 0251.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Digi workshop Dynamo
A workroom for (only) graphic design work for one person at the library’s second-floor work area. The space includes
- A desk
- A 27-inch Wacom graphics tablet
- A high-quality CanoScan 9000F Mark II image scanner, with a film scanning option
- A computer with the Windows 10 operating system, Adobe Creative Cloud software package and the option to print
With a library card, you can borrow the following equipment from the second-floor customer service desk:
- Graphics tablet pen and remote control
The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi.
Rules for using the premises
The maximum reservation for the space is 4 hours per day. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8248 307.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
You must leave the room at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Meeting room Voimala
A glass-walled meeting room for 3–14 people at the library’s second-floor work area. There are smaller rooms available for 1–2 people.
Voimala has a 14-seat table, large screen and whiteboard. The screen can be connected to your computer. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi. The screen’s remote control and whiteboard markers can be borrowed from the second-floor customer service desk using a library card.
Only one meeting room at Tikkurila Library can be reserved per customer per day.
Rules for using the premises
Use of the premises is free of charge, and the maximum reservation time is 4 hours per week. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8248 307.
In the case of an event, add the name of your event to the reservation’s name field. This will help us direct the participants of your event to the correct place, when required.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
You must leave the room at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Meeting room Voltti
A small meeting room for 2–4 people at the library’s second-floor work area. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi. The premises have a big screen to which you can connect your computer. With a library card, you can borrow the video conferencing package from the customer service desk, which includes the screen’s remote control, an HDMI cable with an adapter, a webcam and microphone-speaker. Laptops can be borrowed from the workspace’s laptop cupboard using a library card. The customer laptops all have Skype installed on them.
Only one meeting room at Tikkurila Library can be reserved per customer per day.
Rules for using the premises
Use of the premises is free of charge, and the maximum reservation time is 4 hours per week. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8248 307.
In the case of an event, add the name of your event to the reservation’s name field. This will help us direct the participants of your event to the correct place, when required.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
You must leave the room at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Music room
The music room is a sound-proof area, situated in the library’s music department on the first floor. You can practice either by yourself or on the music room’s acoustic piano or use the Singa pro karaoke service, or you can bring your own instrument. Available instruments also include both a steel string and nylon string acoustic guitar, electronic drums, an electric guitar and guitar amplifier, as well as an electronic bass and bass amplifier, which are borrowed separately. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi.
Rules for using the premises
Use of the premises for music practice is free of charge, and the maximum reservation time is 4 hours per week, 2 hours at a time. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8250963.
The premises are only meant for music practice.
You reserve the premises on your library card at the customer service desk. Eating and drinking in the space is prohibited.
You must leave the space at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Small music room
In the small music room in the library’s music section, you can quietly play your own or the library’s instruments and digitize vinyl records and cassettes. In addition to the digitization device, the space has a digital piano and electric guitar amplifier.
The customer needs their own CD-R or CD-RW disk for digitizing vinyl records. For digitizing cassettes, you need a USB memory stick.
Rules for using the premises
The maximum reservation is 4 hours per week. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years; younger users can use the premises with their guardians.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8250963.
No eating or drinking on the premises is allowed: you can have your food on the second-floor meeting place.
You must leave the space at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Studio
The studio is situated in the library’s music department on the first floor. You can use the premises to record and edit sound, play your own or the library’s instruments, and learn to play with the help of Rockway online courses. The premises accommodate at most 4 persons. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi.
Studio’s equipment:
- PC
- Roland Studio-Capture external sound card
- Röde NT1-A microphone
- Yamaha HS80M loudspeakers
Software:
- Cubase 11 pro
- Ableton Live
- FL-studio
- Propellerhead Reason
- Musescore
Instruments:
- Ableton Push
- MIDi keyboard
- Tokai electric guitar and bass
- Electronic piano
Rules for using the premises
The maximum reservation for the space is 6 hours per week. The space can be reserved at most two weeks in advance. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8250963.
You reserve the premises on your library card at the customer service desk. Eating and drinking in the space is prohibited.
You must leave the space at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Workrooms Akku and Kenno
A quiet workroom for individual work in connection with the reading room at the library’s second-floor work area. The space includes a desk and computer. Workroom Akku also has an A3-sized scanner. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi.
The workroom is part of the quiet reading area. It is not soundproof, and as such it is unfortunately not suitable for phone calls, for example.
Rules for using the premises
Use of the premises is free of charge, and the maximum reservation time is 4 hours a day. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
The customer can only have a reservation for one of the workrooms in Tikkurila Library’s workspace per day. If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8248 307.
When required, the second-floor customer service desk will provide instructions on how to use the premises and their equipment.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
You must leave the room at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Workrooms Tahti and Tempo
Workroom for 1–2 people on the library’s second floor, near the comics room. The space includes a desk and computer. The users have access to the City of Vantaa’s free-of-charge Wi-Fi. The space is also well-suited for remote meetings and phone calls.
Rules for using the premises
The maximum reservation for the space is 4 hours per day. The age limit for reserving the premises is 15 years.
The customer can only have a reservation for one of the workrooms in Tikkurila Library’s workspace per day. If a customer does not show up within 15 minutes of the beginning of the reservation, or if the reservation was made against the library’s rules, the premises can be reserved by other customers. If you know that you will not be using your reservation, please cancel it by calling our customer service number 043 8248 307.
When the reservation begins, the space is reserved on the library card of the person who made the reservation, and returned when leaving. This way, we can prevent abuse and guarantee equal use of library premises to everybody.
You must leave the room at least 15 minutes before the library closes.
In addition to the above premises-specific rules, the person who makes the reservation commits to complying with the Vantaa City Library’s general rules for using reservable premises. You can find these at the top of the page.
Exhibitions
Price list of Vantaa libraries’ exhibition premises as of September 1, 2024
The price charged for using the premises is the same regardless of the time of setting up the exhibition, or the mid-week holidays during the reserved period, or other days when the library is closed. The invoices are delivered by the Timmi system or by email.
Tikkurila library
The charge for the gallery wall is €125.50 (inc. VAT 25.5%, as of Sept. 1, 2024) (€100, VAT 0%).
Fines
If the exhibition has not been disassembled by the due date, the library may fine the client. The fine amounts to €188.25 (inc. VAT 25.5%) (VAT 0%, €150).
Premises subject to a charge
The prices of the City of Vantaa's libraries’ premises depend on the premises’ purposes of use, as well as on the groups of users. The use of the premises is free of charge, excluding activities in the basic charge category, which are commercial and business activities, private celebrations, and religious activities (committee decision, Leisure Committee, August 17, 2021, § 15).
Contacts by phone or email: firstname.lastname@vantaa.fi
Contact information related to the different premises
- Lumo, Heidi Kuutti heidi.kuutti@vantaa.fi
- Länsimäki, Riikka Pohjola riikka.pohjola@vantaa.fi
- Tikkurila, Hanna Lehtonen hanna.lehtonen@vantaa.fi
| Price list of Library Services’ premises as of September 1, 2024 | ||||
| Premises | Maximum number of people | Euro/h | Euro/h | |
| VAT 0% | incl. VAT 25.5% | |||
| KORSO | ||||
| Lumo library, Urpiaisentie 14 | Customer conference room (meeting facilities) | 8 people | 20.16 | 25.30 |
| LÄNSIMÄKI | ||||
| Länsimäki library, Suunnistajankuja 2 | Salonki meeting room | 8 people | 20.16 | 25.30 |
| TIKKURILA | ||||
| Tikkurila library, Lummetie 4 | Meeting room Voimala | 14 people | 30.4 | 38.15 |
| Lukutila Laguuni | 25 people | 45.6 | 57.23 | |
| Robohuone | 16 people | 30.4 | 38.15 | |
| Music room | 15 people | 30.4 | 38.15 | |
Services for schools
The purpose of visits to the library is to familiarize students with the library, to encourage them to read, and to develop their multiliteracies. During basic education, the students are offered a possibility of a guided library visit in the third and the seventh grade. In addition, first-graders are invited to a library visit where they are given the book of the current first-grader’s campaign, as well as a form for applying for a library card. Come and dive into the world of stories!
We welcome your wishes regarding cooperation between libraries and schools. Contacts: special librarian Pauliina Eriksson, email: pauliina.eriksson@vantaa.fi.
Booktalking means encouraging people to read, as well as and telling stories, instructed by a booktalker. Booktalking supports students’ reading hobby, offers choices of different kinds of material and types of literature. In addition, it increases understanding of the importance of reading skills and reading. At the end of the hour, the students can borrow and reserve books of their choice. Booktalking may be connected with performing the reading diploma, in which case, the students familiarize themselves with the material included in the reading diploma. Local libraries will contact the schools to make booktalking appointments.
You can use the subject-package form to reserve, for instance, desk books, reading-circle books, or books selected by the library staff that are suitable for the grade in question, taken, for example, from the Helmet reading diploma. It will take from a few days to a couple of weeks for us to prepare the package for you. We will inform you by email when the package is ready and can be fetched from the library.
A student may be registered as a customer of Celia, a national library for accessible literature and publishing in Finland. The registration can be made at our library by the guardian, or, it can also be made at school.
Read more: www.celia.fi
The reading diploma motivates students to read on a regular basis. Moreover, it acts as a handy tip bank for teachers when they are choosing books suitable for each grade. Familiarize yourself with the reading diploma: www.lukudiplomi.fi
Independent library visits for classes
Classes are always welcome to come and independently utilize the library. Nevertheless, if you want to make sure that the material you require is available during your visit, please contact your local library in good time before your visit.
We recommend that you acquire your library card, at the latest, at the beginning of the first grade. We hope that students come and pick up their library card together with their guardians, but if you want to take care of the matter in connection with your library visit, please contact your local library well in advance. A class may also be given a joint library card with which borrowing, for example, desk books, will be handy.
Every year, Helmet libraries donate one easy-to-read children’s book to all one-graders in the metropolitan area who begin their school attendance. Vantaa’s libraries invite all first grades to pay a visit to a library. During the library visit for first-graders, the students will familiarize themselves with the library—primarily under their teacher’s supervision—and they will each get the first-grader’s campaign book as well as a library-card form. The students can come and pick up their own library card with their guardian after the library visit. When fetching the library card, remember to bring with you a filled-out library-card form and the child’s KELA card. Welcome to visit the library!
Services for daycare centers
We want to enrich children’s imagination and support their linguistic development.
We welcome your wishes regarding cooperation between libraries and early childhood education. Contacts: special librarian Marjut Lahtela, email: marjut.lahtela@vantaa.fi.
The fairytale sessions are activity-based and attended by only you and your group. We arrange fairytale sessions on the spot in the library, as well as by remote access.
Heroes, bugs, space, emotional skills and friendship, or something completely different? We will put together subject packages focused on the themes of your wishes. It will take from a few days to a couple of weeks to put the package together, so please place your order well in advance.
You can borrow the emotional and buddy skills box to organize fairytale sessions. The box consists of ten (10) books suitable for the theme in question, as well as a folder of instructions. In the instructions, you will find a model template for each of the books included in the box, as well as plenty of tips on and ideas for tasks that are useful when handling the books with the children.
You can order the box for your group on the Aineistopaketit-lomake (“Material packages form”).
The Satudiplomi (“Fairytale diploma”) is targeted at under-school-age children, early childhood education employees, and families. Completing the diploma entails fun and doing things together where children learn, and reading is included as part of everyday life. You can also use the lists of books as reading tips when you are looking for something to read in the daycare center. The works are targeted at children aged 0 - 6, and they have been arranged on the basis of subject matter.
You can enter the books read on the Lukulokki (“Reading Seagull”) template. When you have finished Lukulokki together, the library will give the children a group diploma, as well as a crown for Lukulokki.
You can acquire a library card for your daycare center group. The card can be made when you visit the library. Remember to take your identity card with you.
We are happy to tell the employees of your daycare center about library services, as well as generate ideas together with you. The visit may also include booktalk, that is, tips on good material to read. We recommend that you send the visit request by email, for example, to your local library.
Guidelines and principals
Are you planning an event or occasion to take place in the library?
The library wishes its customers welcome to arrange also their own events at the library, free of charge!
If you are interested in arranging an event of your own at a Vantaa library, do not hesitate to contact us by email! Be sure to email us at least 1 (one) calendar month before your planned event. You will find the libraries’ contact information online at: helmet.finna.fi.
You can also arrange other than literature or multiliteracies-themed events at the library, but the events and occasions have to, however, adhere to the principles below.
What constitutes an event
Events comprise all such meetings where a private person or a community invites people in advance to meet at the library, on the library's open premises, or on premises separately booked.
What kind of an event is suitable for the library
The events arranged at the library must be open to everybody. The events may not be discriminatory and they must have free admission. The event may not disturb the library's everyday activities.
The contents or nature of the event must not conflict with Finnish legislation, good manners, or good taste. The library reserves the right to judge what is in conflict with good manners or good taste.
It is possible to arrange discussion events on one or two political parties’ political or topical themes, but personal advertising is not allowed.
You may not arrange denominational events or occasions on library premises.
Commercial activities and corporate sales in the event must be case-specifically agreed with the library.
Safer space principles
Vantaa City Library’s safer space principles are applied to all events arranged at the library:
- The library belongs to everyone
You are welcome to the library the way you are. You can read, play games, study, work, and hang out at the library. Bullying, racism, and discrimination do not belong to the library - please account for this also in your own acts and speech. - Take others into account
Give also others space and quiet. Respect other people and take care of shared premises. Everybody can make an impact on the library’s coziness and safety. - The employees are here for you
The employees are responsible for safety on the premises and will intervene in case someone breaks the joint rules. If you experience or see harassment, you can tell the library employees about it. You can also always give feedback and ask for help.
Before the event
All events held on both the library’s open premises and on separately booked premises require the library’s permission. The party arranging the event must have a named person in charge that asks the library’s permission in writing.
Contact the library where you wish to arrange your event at least 1 (one) calendar month before the event. The library has—when required and upon consideration—the right to deny permission to arrange the event, to block the person that made the reservation from accessing the premises, or to break off an already begun event.
The organizer of the event shall acquire other permits potentially required for the event, as well as make notifications to authorities, if so required by the nature of the event. The library will not assist in applying for permits or making notifications to authorities.
If arranging the event requires that a security guard be present or that additional surveillance be arranged, the organizer of the event is responsible for the related costs.
All the issues related to the library and event organizer’s mutual cooperation must be agreed with the personnel in writing in advance and as specifically as possible: the event premises, furnishings, technology, bringing in supplies, etc. On the day of the event, the library personnel cannot meet the event organizer’s unexpected requirements.
Inform the library as soon as possible about potential cancelation and changes.
Please note that the library will not provide the event organizer with parking space in addition to the normal public parking arrangements in the area.
Event space to be reserved
You can express your wishes concerning the event premises, but, in the end, the library will decide on the premises where it is best to arrange the event. When choosing the premises, the library will take into account, for example, customer safety.
If you wish to familiarize yourself with the premises in advance, contact the library.
Some of the event premises can be booked directly online at: Vantaan tilavarauspalvelu Timmi (“Vantaa's Timmi reservation service”). Please note that before you reserve premises, you must already have the library’s written permit—for instance, a permit sent by email—to arrange the event. The library will not make reservations concerning multipurpose houses’ premises, reserved through Timmi, because some of the premises are subject to a charge.
You must also reserve the premises for potential preliminary arrangements and cleaning after the event at least 30 minutes before and after the duration of the event. Please note that the event must end at least 30 minutes before the closing of the library. There may be premises-specific rules concerning the terms of use of the premises, which is why we kindly ask you to check the terms of use of the premises you booked on the Timmi system's description of premises.
If the event organizer needs a dressing room or social facilities, the library will answer questions about them.
Marketing of the event
The organizer of the event always bears the main responsibility for marketing the event.
The library informs about the events on its own and the City of Vantaa's channels on a case-specific basis. The ads on show will be selected on the basis of, among other things, the time, subject, and location of the event. Upon consideration, the library may also help customers market their own events. Posters and ads will be made on the library's template.
Documents required for event notifications:
- Subject of the event, as well as a short description of the event (what will happen, who arranges the event, who is the event suitable for).
- One portrait and one landscape picture.
- No text in the pictures
- Picture size 1200x800 pixels, aspect ratio 3:2
- You must deliver all material at least one month before the event.
If the event requires advance enrollment, you must clearly inform about the fact. The event organizer is responsible for arranging the advance enrollment.
On the day of the event
Arrive on the spot well in advance, so that you can prepare. In addition, inform the library of potential cancelations and changes well in advance.
Taking photos and shooting videos of the events is allowed in accordance with rules and regulations set for public premises. Make sure that the customers potentially seen in the photos have given their photo permits according to the library’s practice.
You must have appropriate permits for the video and audio material presented during the event. Moreover, take age-limit restrictions set for public premises into account.
The event organizer must supervise that—during the event—the booked premises are used for the purpose announced in advance.
The event organizer is obliged to inform the library personnel about disturbing behavior or vandalism on the event premises.
The event organizer is responsible for the cleanness of the premises, as well as for putting the furnishings into their original order after termination of the event.
The person that booked the premises is liable to compensate for damage caused by users to the real property or movables. Any damage must be immediately reported to the library personnel.