Oodi -Helsinki Central Library

Helsinki Central Library Oodi is a living meeting place at Kansalaistori square, right at the heart of Helsinki. It is one of 37 branches of Helsinki City Library and part of the Helmet library network.

Oodi complements the cultural and media hub formed by Helsinki Music Centre, Finlandia Hall, Sanoma House and the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Oodi is a non-commercial, urban public space that is open to all, right opposite the Parliament Building.

Oodi services

Oodi’s services and facilities are available to you seven days a week, from early in the morning till late in the evening.

Library services
Borrow, reserve and return.

Reserve a space or workstation
Study or hold a meeting

Urban Workshop
Try out new things and do-it-yourself

Organise an event
You are welcome to hold your event at Oodi

Studios
Create new content and digitize old recordings

Gaming services
Play by yourself or with a group

Services for children and families
Memorable experiences for the whole family