Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in early 2020 he was struck with amazement by the elegant three-story ...

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A new central library will open in the Finnish capital in December 2018 that promises to transform the way we think about public spaces and libraries.

On June 14, a unanimous jury named ALA Architects the winner of the city of Helsinki’s open, international competition for the design of the new Helsinki Central Library. The announcement was made at ...

A land of 100,000 lakes? More aptly and accurately, Finland is a nation of 100 percent literacy, a land of libraries. The country celebrated its 101st year of independence on December 6 by dedicating ...

HELSINKI, Finland — Two days before the opening on Dec. 5 of Oodi, Helsinki’s new central library, its director, Anna-Maria Soininvaara, stood before some of the high-tech equipment that would soon be ...

Imagine having two dresses to iron and some family photos to print. For many, it will seem odd to choose a public library to do both for free. But in Helsinki, Finland’s capital, it’s a reality. The ...

The year 2025 at the Helsinki University Library culminated in many vibrant events, which — along with other highlights — are presented in these photographs taken by Jussi Männistö. Alongside the ...

Bookworms may want to consider a trip to Finland next year as capital Helsinki has just opened a brand new library, and it's the stuff of bookish dreams. The Helsinki Central Library Oodi has been ...

Copy of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Refugees was due to be returned to Helsinki’s central library month after USSR invaded Finland A book borrowed from a Helsinki library has been returned – 84 years overdue ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in ...