Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Public library in Kluuvi, Helsinki, Finland
The Helsinki Central Library Oodi spans three distinct floors within a steel and wood structure, featuring glass walls that provide views across the city center.
The library opened on December 5, 2018, following a design competition won by ALA Architects among 544 entries, with construction costs reaching 98 million euros.
The name Oodi, meaning 'ode' in Finnish, was chosen from 1,600 public suggestions to represent the library's role as a center for learning and community engagement.
The facility houses 100,000 books across its floors, with specialized robots managing book transportation and smart glass rooms available for various activities.
The building incorporates living trees within its interior design and features a public terrace offering direct views of the Finnish Parliament building.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: December 5, 2018
Architects: ALA Architects
Official opening: December 5, 2018
Floors above the ground: 3
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: wood
Part of: Helsinki City Library
Address: 4 Töölönlahdenkatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Suomi 00100 Helsinki
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-21:00; Saturday,Sunday 10:00-20:00; Holidays off
Phone: +358931085000
Email: oodi@hel.fi
Website: https://oodihelsinki.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.17382,24.93806
Latest update: May 17, 2025 13:33
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