When I was in high school "light years ago" my friend and I used to go to the study hall and study…read morefor finals. Now it brings back beautiful memories. Located in the center of Helsinki just go and visit and read some magazines and smell the books.

The Oodi library is a must visit, the inside is just as architecturally interesting as the outside,…read morewith sloping floors on the top floor, a spiral staircase, many different seating options, a nice cafe which even has gluten free and dairy free sandwich and pastry options. Find a seat on the upper deck to enjoy the view.

The Oodi Library is a marvel of architectural design and cultural enrichment. While the top floor…read moreis nicely stocked with local and international books, other levels offer a variety of other opportunities for cardholders, including use of sewing machines, 3D printers, work stations, and musical instruments. A unique and wonderful space to visit when in Helsinki!

The National Library of Finland is a wonderful place for quiet, focused study in an inspiring…read moresetting. Its calm reading rooms and peaceful atmosphere make it easy to concentrate for long periods. The building's architecture is truly impressive, with high ceilings, elegant details, and beautiful paintings above you. Surrounded by books, soft light, and historic decor, studying there feels special rather than routine. It is a place where you can think deeply, appreciate the art and design around you, and simply enjoy being present in such a remarkable cultural and intellectual space.

Beautiful government building (Finnish House of Nobility) with a gothic design that merits further…read moreexploration. I did not go in but apparently one can make an appointment to see it during business hours.

Attended a lecture at this library. This place is an institution that has…read moreserved students and common readers as long as I can remember. It's located in a very beautiful part of Helsinki. You can sit and enjoy reading magazines and just come to prepare for an exam or to have a quiet moment and enjoy the view to the park outside. It's not the largest library in Helsinki but it provides all the valuable services that a person needs. That evening when I attended a free lecture offered by a very prominent law firm in town, Töölö Library also hosted an event that allowed people to come and interact and pet few service dogs. That's real customer care. Only negative thing about this building is an elevator that does barely fit two persons and with a walker or a wheelchair that is too close for comfort.

From the owner: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura SKS tekee työtä monimuotoisen suomalaisen kulttuurin ja…read morekulttuuriperinnön puolesta. Suomen Kirjallisuuden Seura on vuonna 1831 perustettu tieteellinen seura ja yleishyödyllinen yhdistys. Olemme Suomen suurin humanistisen tiede- ja tietokirjallisuuden kustantaja. Keräämme ja tallennamme suomalaista kulttuuria ja kulttuuriperintöä. Harjoitamme tieteellistä tutkimista. Tuemme Suomen kirjallisuuden vientiä. Jaamme tietoa suullisesta ja kirjallisesta kulttuuristamme. Lue lisää kotisivuiltamme.Ota yhteyttä.