Service group: Libraries
Hobbyhorses, 1,000 dots and a bouncy castle – find ideas for the winter holiday week
Vantaa schools’ winter holiday week is on 20–26 February, which is week 8. The city organises plenty of programme for the delight of those on holiday.
Helmet Library user regulations changed – 100 reservations allowed now
Changes to the Helmet Library user regulations enter into force on 1 February 2023. You may now have up to 100 pending reservations at the same time. Previously, the maximum number of reservations was 50.
Many Vantaa libraries will be open also on Sundays in January-May
You will transact at the libraries on Sundays independently, since there is no customer service.
Changes in the opening hours of Hakunila and Länsimäki libraries, December 19, 2022 - January 8, 2023
There will be changes in the opening hours of Hakunila and Länsimäki libraries, beginning in the week before Christmas and lasting till the Epiphany weekend.
Helmet online service to be updated in 2023
The Helmet.fi online service of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area libraries will be updated in 2023.
Some libraries will be open also on Sundays from 1 Oct to 31 Dec
Myyrmäki, Tikkurila and Koivukylä libraries will be open also on Sundays from October to the end of the year.
New children's books in Spanish and Portuguese in Helmet libraries
The collection of children's literature at Helmet public libraries is enriched by new contemporary titles gifted from Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Uruguay.
Summer activities for young people and young adults
Fun activities will be organised for schoolchildren throughout the summer.
Mobile libraries
Mobile libraries bring library services to areas without a library of their own.
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