Libraries' opening hours and contact information
Libraries' opening hours and contact information
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Independence Day affects opening hours
Independence Day will affect the opening hours of Main Library Metso on Sunday, 6 December 2026, and the opening hours of Lielahti Library on Saturday and Sunday, 5-6 December 2026. Libraries offering self-service use will be open as usual during their self-service hours. Please check your library’s opening hours information for any exceptional opening hours.
Libraries
Address:
Pirkankatu 2
33210
Tampere
Website:
Main Library Metso
Phone:
Customer Service
040 8007848
(local/mobile network fee)
Lobby Services
040 4871500
(local/mobile network fee)
Children and Teens
040 6531988
(local/mobile network fee)
Music Services
040 8064918
(local/mobile network fee)
Interlibrary Loans
040 8007827
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec:
Monday: 9.00-20.00
Tuesday: 9.00-20.00
Wednesday: 9.00-20.00
Thursday: 9.00-20.00
Friday: 9.00-20.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
Sunday: 11.00-17.00
- Independence Day 6.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 9.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- Second Day of Christmas 26.12.2026 closed
- 27.12.2026 11.00–17.00
- New Year’s Eve 31.12.2026 9.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
- Epiphany's Eve 5.1.2027 9.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Assistive device lending
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Baby changing
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Braille
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Café
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Induction loop
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
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Lockers
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Meeting room
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Services for the visually impaired
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Staircase
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Toilet
The entrance "Accessible entrance (on the Hämeenpuisto side)"
- The main entrance parking spaces may be used for this entrance as well. The distance from the parking spaces to the entrance is over 10 meters.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The passage has 2 consecutive steps.
- The route has a ramp under 6 m long.
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
- This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
The route to the main entrance
- The 4 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 meters from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 meters.
- There are 4 parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility, located in the parking area on the Mustanlahdenkatu side, behind the library. There is no designated spot for drop-off traffic.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
- In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
- The entrance has a ramp over 6 meters long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has a queue number system and seats.
- The customer service point has a fixed induction loop marked with the appropriate international symbol.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- Return box on the Mustanlahdenkatu side, at the loading dock. The box is open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, material left in the box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Insinöörinkatu 38
33720
Tampere
Website:
Hervanta Library
Phone:
040 8007802
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours from 1 Sept, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 9-10):
Monday: 9.00-20.00
Tuesday: 9.00-20.00
Wednesday: 9.00-20.00
Thursday: 9.00-20.00
Friday: 9.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 9.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- Second Day of Christmas 26.12.2026 closed
- New Year’s Eve 31.12.2026 9.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
- Epiphany's Eve 5.1.2027 9.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
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Meeting room
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Service dogs
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Staircase
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The 3 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- Accessible parking spaces are located in front of the library building on the Insinöörinkatu side. Access to the parking spaces is from Insinöörinkatu.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- Drop-off traffic can drive close to the library entrance via the inner courtyard. Access to the courtyard is from Lindforsinkatu, between the buildings.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The main entrance to the library is located in the covered walkway between the library and the health center. The entrance can be accessed from Insinöörinkatu, Lindforsinkatu, and the pedestrian and bicycle path coming from the direction of the Leisure Centre.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
- The customer service point is located on floor 2.
- To open the accessible toilet, please contact customer service or the custodians, whose workstation is located just a few meters from the restroom. The toilet door does not have an elbow-operated switch.
- For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- Return boxes are located on both sides of the main doors. Leave returns only when the library is closed. Material will be returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Toivonkatu 1
33900
Tampere
Website:
Härmälä Library
Phone:
040 8007812
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 13.00-18.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 10.00-15.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany's Eve, staffed service hours 5.1.2027 13.00–17.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Charging point
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Staircase
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- There is no official pick-up and drop-off area but directly in front of the library entrance there is space for a short stop from pick-up and drop-off traffic.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
In the facility
- The customer service point is located on floor -1.
- For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair that is difficult to perceive; the door opens easily manually. The floor numbers in the lift cannot be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
- The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
- The entrance has a ramp under 6 meters long, with handrails on both sides.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- You can only use the Härmälä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during library's staffed service hours. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
- Elbow contact automation on doors.
Address:
Käätykatu 6
33710
Tampere
Website:
Kaukajärvi Library
Phone:
040 8007837
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Staffed service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-19.00
Wednesday: 11.00-16.00
Thursday: 11.00-16.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-18.00
Saturday: 6.00-18.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–18.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–18.00
- Epiphany's Eve, staffed service hours 5.1.2027 11.00–17.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible WC
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Meeting room
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- There is a public parking lot about 50 meters from the entrance. Park for up to 3 hours with a parking disc; no disabled parking spaces.
- There is no designated drop-off point, but customers often park briefly in front of the main entrance on the sidewalk or on the opposite side of Käätykatu on the pedestrian and bicycle lane.
- The route to the entrance is rough and illuminated.
- The route from the parking lot or street to the main entrance is otherwise flat, but there are curbs along the way.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- There are a couple of low steps in front of the main entrance. A ramp with handrails on both sides has been built next to the wall. At the top of the ramp, there is a door opening button on the wall that can be operated with the left hand/elbow. The inner door opening button is located in the vestibule, immediately to the right. The entrance is a bit narrow, but it is accessible by wheelchair.
- In connection with the entrance, there are 2 consecutive steps, with handrails on both sides. The steps are marked with contrast stripes.
- The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The foyer is cramped.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The library is located on one floor, so there are no stairs, thresholds, etc. There are signs hanging from the ceiling, and the toilet sign is located both on the toilet door and above the door. There are two toilets, which are gender-neutral. One of them is accessible for people with disabilities. The door is a bit heavy to open and there is no automatic opening mechanism.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- You can only use the Kaukajärvi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Returns box: leave returns only when the library is closed. Material will be returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Liikekatu 3
33580
Tampere
Website:
Koilliskeskus Library
Phone:
040 6397736
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-18.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- Second Day of Christmas 26.12.2026 closed
- New Year’s Eve 31.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2027 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible toilet, left handed transfer
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Induction loop
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Meeting room
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- Two accessible parking spaces are located less than 10 meters from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 meters. There is no designated drop-off area. The route to the entrance is level, sufficiently wide, and well-lit.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The service point is located on the same floor as the entrance. There is one accessible restroom. On the same corridor, there are two gender-neutral restrooms. From the library, you can access Prisma through the restaurant area.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The main entrance to the library is located on the Aitolahdentie side of the Prisma building. The entrance is clearly marked and well-lit. The door opener button is located outside on a pillar. Inside the vestibule, the inner door opener button is immediately to the right of the outer door. The door opens automatically with the push of the button.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The return box is open when the library is closed. Material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Lehvänkatu 9
33820
Tampere
Website:
Koivistonkylä Library
Phone:
040 8007841
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours until 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 13.00-18.00
Thursday: 10.00-15.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve's eve, staffed service hours 23.12.2026 13.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Service dogs
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Staircase
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Toilet
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- The foyer is cramped.
The route to the main entrance
- The route to the entrance is rough and narrow.
- There is a steep slope on the passage.
- The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on left side when going up.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has 3 consecutive steps.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair.
- You can only use the Koivistonkylä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during staffed service hours. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Ahlgrenin puistokuja 2
33180
Tampere
Website:
Koukkuniemi Library
Phone:
040 6216300
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours until 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 12.00-15.00
Thursday: 12.00-15.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Koukkuniemi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Paavolantie 4
34240
Tampere
Website:
Kämmenniemi Library
Phone:
040 8007843
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
Staffed service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 13.00-18.00
Wednesday: 12.00-17.00
Friday: 10.00-14.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Meeting room
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The route to the entrance is rough.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The threshold of the outer door is bevelled. The vestibule has a second, lower threshold that is not bevelled or rounded.
- The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Kämmenniemi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during staffed service hours. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Antti Possin kuja 1
33400
Tampere
Website:
Lielahti Library
Phone:
040 5534043
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Staffed service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-19.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Saturday: 16.00-19.00
Sunday: 9.00-18.00
- Independence Day's eve 5.12.2026 9.00–16.00
- Independence Day 6.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas, self-service only 26.12.2026 9.00–18.00
- New Year's Eve 31.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible toilet, left handed transfer
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Induction loop
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
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Meeting room
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Service dogs
The entrance "LIKE Shopping Centre parking garage"
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located in a parking hall under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- The parking hall has a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
- The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
- This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
The route to the main entrance
- The 5 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
In the facility
- The customer service point is located on floor 2.
- For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The entrance "Entrance on Lielahdenkatu side"
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- This entrance is for people arriving by public transport or using the pedestrian route.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
- The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
- This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
- You can only use the Lielahti library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- The return box is open during the opening hours of the LIKE shopping centre, when the library is closed. Material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Hintsankatu 1
33560
Tampere
Website:
Messukylä Library
Phone:
040 8007839
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Staffed service hours until 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-16.00
Wednesday: 11.00-16.00
Thursday: 11.00-19.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Eve, service hours 31.12.2026 11.00–17.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Meeting room
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The main entrance is clearly distinguishable and well-lit. There is free space outside the doors for movement with a wheelchair. The automatic door opener button is located to the left of the doors. Inside the vestibule, the opener buttons are located to the right of the door upon entry. The doors open automatically with the opener button. There are approximately 3.5 cm high metal thresholds under the entrance and vestibule doors.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The route to the main entrance
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- Two accessible parking spaces are located right in front of the main entrance of Messukylä Library, approximately 8 meters from the door.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- Drop-off traffic can reach right up to the main entrance of Messukylä Library, and there is also space for cars to turn around.
- The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- Two accessible parking spaces are located outside, very close to the main entrance of Messukylä Library, approximately 8 meters from the main door. There is no specifically designated drop-off area, but there is ample space for drop-off traffic in front of the main entrance. The pathway to the main door is flat, sufficiently wide, and well-lit.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The service point is located directly in front of the main entrance. There is rarely any queue there. In the library lobby, upon entering on the right, there are three gender-neutral restrooms, one of which is an accessible INVA restroom.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Messukylä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during staffed service hours. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: only guide dogs, and assistance dogs allowed.
Address:
Pirkankatu 2
33101
Tampere
Website:
Mobile Libraries
Phone:
Office
040 8007835
(local/mobile network fee)
Mobile library Kosmos
040 5587789
(local/mobile network fee)
Mobile library Kustaa
040 5586789
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Address:
Lounaantie 2
33800
Tampere
Door C
Website:
Nekala Library
Phone:
040 8007811
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Staffed service hours until 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-18.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Eve, staffed service hours 31.12.2026 13.00–17.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Information
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Internet
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Toilet
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The entrance has a ramp under 6 meters long.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The route to the main entrance
- The accessible parking space is located outdoors over 10 meters from the entrance. The width of the parking space is less than 3.6 meters.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The route has a ramp under 6 meters long.
- You can only use the Nekala library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
Address:
Säästäjänkatu 16
33840
Tampere
Website:
Peltolammi Library
Phone:
040 8007840
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Staffed service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-18.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2026 6.00–19.00
- New Year's Eve, staffed service hours 31.12.2026 13.00–17.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2027 6.00–19.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2027 6.00–22.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Baby changing
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Charging point
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Information
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Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Ramp
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Service dogs
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Staircase
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Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The 3 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
- The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
- In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
- The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Peltolammi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box (size 4 x 27 cm).
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Sammonkatu 2
33540
Tampere
Website:
Sampola Library
Phone:
040 8007815
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Library's opening hours 1 Sept - 31 Dec, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-19.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
Tekomo's opening hours from 1 Sept tp 31 Dec, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-20.00
Tuesday: 10.00-20.00
Wednesday: 10.00-20.00
Thursday: 10.00-20.00
Friday: 10.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- Second Day of Christmas 26.12.2026 closed
- New Year’s Eve 31.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2027 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Assistive device lending
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Baby changing
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Charging point
-
Information
-
Internet
-
Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
-
Meeting room
-
Service dogs
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Staircase
-
Toilet
The main entrance
- The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The route to the main entrance
- The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
- Accessible parking spaces are located approximately 20 meters from the main entrance. The main entrance is to the left of the parking spaces, around the corner.
- The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The passage has at least 4 steps.
- The route has a ramp under 6 m long.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The accessible restroom is also a gender-neutral restroom.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The customer service point has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on floor -1.
- Return box is next to the main door of the library. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Niemikyläntie 14
34260
Tampere
Website:
Terälahti Library
Phone:
040 8007813
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours:
Thursday: 9.00-14.00
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 6.00-22.00
Tuesday: 6.00-22.00
Wednesday: 6.00-22.00
Thursday: 6.00-22.00
Friday: 6.00-19.00
Saturday: 6.00-19.00
Sunday: 6.00-22.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2026 6.00–22.00
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Information
-
Internet
-
Large print books, magazines, etc.
-
Service dogs
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The route to the main entrance
- The route to the entrance is soft and illuminated.
- The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- A wheelchair can pass through the vestibule, but there is not enough space to turn around.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- You can only use the Terälahti library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during staffed service hours. When the library is closed, material left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next staffed opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Tesomankatu 4 A
33310
Tampere
Website:
Tesoma Library
Phone:
040 8007819
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-18.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2026 closed
- Second Day of Christmas 26.12.2026 closed
- New Year’s Eve 31.12.2026 8.00–17.00
- New Year’s Day 1.1.2027 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2027 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2027 closed
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Assistive device lending
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Baby changing
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Café
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Charging point
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Cloakroom
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Induction loop
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Information
-
Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
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Lift
-
Meeting room
-
Ramp
-
Service dogs
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Staircase
-
Toilet
The route to the main entrance
- The Tesoma Welfare Center is located in the same building as the Westeri shopping center. The shopping center also has a parking lot and parking garage, where you can park for two hours free of charge. The parking lot has two disabled parking spaces. The shopping center parking lot also has a service transport stop and a taxi stand.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- The main entrance described is located at Tesomankatu 4 A.
- The route has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The main entrance described is located at Tesomankatu 4 A.
- The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
- The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- Return box: material left to the box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Rautiolanrinne 2
33870
Tampere
Vuores House
Website:
Vuores Library
Phone:
040 5654959
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Self-service hours from 1 Sept, 2026:
Monday: 14.00-21.00
Tuesday: 14.00-21.00
Wednesday: 14.00-21.00
Thursday: 14.00-21.00
Friday: 14.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-18.00
Sunday: 10.00-18.00
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Accessible entrance
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Accessible parking
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Accessible WC
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Charging point
-
Cloakroom
-
Internet
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Large print books, magazines, etc.
-
Service dogs
The route to the main entrance
- The accessible parking space is located outdoors under 10 meters from the entrance. The width of the parking space is at least 3.6 meters.
- Accessible parking is available in front of the main entrance of Vuores House. The main entrance also provides access to the library.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
- The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
- The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
- The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
- The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Vuores library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more and register: Self-service libraries
- Visiting with dogs: Service dogs allowed.
- Strollers: Leave strollers in the stroller parking area or use the bike covers.
- Return box: There is a return box in the library.
- Wearing outdoor shoes: Vuores House is a shoe-free zone. Please remove your outdoor shoes and leave them in the designated area in the lobby.