Nekala Library [City of Tampere]

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The current Nekala Library closed from 8 Dec, 2025

The operations of Nekala Library in its current premises ended on 7 December, after which preparations will begin for the library’s move to new facilities. The new Nekala Library will open in the spring of 2026 in the upcoming Nekala Cultural Centre.

Nekala Library

Address:

Lounaantie 2 33800 Tampere

The route to the main entrance

Motorized vehicles are prohibited from driving in the library courtyard. The Nekala Library does not have its own parking spaces. Motorized vehicles are prohibited from driving in the library courtyard. The Nekala Library does not have its own parking spaces. 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 Nekala Library is a self-service library that can be used by registered customers by logging in with their library card and PIN code. 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 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. 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 customers wait standing up. The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.

The Nekala Library is located in the courtyard of the Nekala school. It is Finland's first library built in a portable rental container. A small but functional library charms with its colours and homely atmosphere.

Doors open with library card

Nekala Library operates as a self-service library. You can access the library every day with a library card and your four-digit code. The library does not have regular staff present but you can use the self-service machines to loan and return your books. You can also read newspapers, study or work, and use your computer and printer in the library.

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The short address for this page is tampere.fi/en/nekalalibrary

Nekala Library

Nekala Library

Accessibility

Location on map

Doors open with library card

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