Töölö Library

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Töölö Library, Public library in Taka-Töölö, Finland.

Töölö Library is a public library in the Taka-Töölö district featuring expansive windows overlooking a nearby park and a modern interior with curved architectural lines and glass partitions. The building layout remains clear and functional, with bright spaces that separate reading areas, study zones, and children's sections naturally.

The building was constructed in the 1960s as an expression of modernist design that valued function over ornament and open spaces over divisions. It reflects how public institutions were designed during this period of urban growth and changing attitudes toward library architecture.

The library serves as a gathering place where residents join events, book clubs, and learning activities throughout the year. You notice families, students, and locals using the spaces daily, making it a hub where people come together around shared interests in reading and knowledge.

The spaces are well lit and offer wireless internet access throughout the building for visitors who need to work or study. The location sits close to public transportation and provides ample seating for those planning to spend time there.

The building connects directly to surrounding residential blocks through multiple entryways while opening toward the park, making the boundary between library and outdoor space feel blurred. This integration means visitors often move between inside and outside without realizing where one space ends and the other begins.

Location: Helsinki

Part of: Apartment buildings in Taka-Töölö, Helsinki City Library

Address: Topeliuksenkatu 6

Phone: +358931085925

Email: toolon_kirjasto@hel.fi

Website: https://flickr.com/photos/helmetkirjasto/with/7175567028

GPS coordinates: 60.18333,24.91722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43

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