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OUTI Libraries are closed on Monday 23.3. due to the system upgrade

02.03.2026

On Monday 23.3. all OUTI Libraries – public libraries in Oulu, Hailuoto, Ii, Kempele, Kuusamo, Liminka, Lumijoki, Muhos, Pudasjärvi, Pyhäjoki, Raahe, Siikajoki, Taivalkoski, Tyrnävä, Utajärvi and Vaala  – are closed due to the upgrade of the library system. The mobile libraries will not drive their routes and self-service use of libraries will not be possible either. On Sunday 22.3. self-service hours will end at 19.00 at the latest. There will not be due dates for loans and the last pick-up dates for reservations when the libraries are closed.

On Tuesday 24.3. libraries will open at 12.00.

Online services such as the OUTI Web Library, the Northern eLibrary and Timmi will be out of use starting Sunday, 22.3. at 19.00 until the end of the system upgrade. You will be able to browse the library collections on the OUTI Web Library but without the up-to-date availability information. You will not be able to log in, view or modify your user information, loans, or reservations.

During the system upgrade, the library system will not send any due date notifications, reservation pick-up notifications or other messages. You will be able to see your loans and reservations at the OUTI Web Library and at the library customer service after the system upgrade is over.

Children's Cultural Centre Kotilo at Central Library Saari and the office of Oulu Community Activities are also closed. The Oulu10 service points in Kiiminki, Oulunsalo and Yli-Ii, which are located at the libraries, will be closed on Monday 23.3. and will open at 12 on Tuesday 24.3. The Oulu10 service point in Haukipudas will be open normally from 10-16 on both days.

Library opening hours are listed on the Oulu City Library website and the OUTI Web Library.