Oulu Central Library Saari

Children’s Cultural Centre Kotilo opens in early 2026. Kotilo is the home for children’s culture in Oulu. The experiential exhibitions diversely highlight different fields of art. In Kotilo, children and families can enjoy themselves, play around, experience new things, explore art, and be inspired to create.

The goal of Oulu’s Community Activities is to promote the participation and influencing opportunities of all citizens. Community Activities manages the city of Oulu’s community facilities, organizes events, administers benefits, and coordinates the operations of the Council for Older People and the Council for People with Disabilities.

Oulu City Library offers library services in 24 libraries and two mobile libraries with a total of 140 library professionals. The specific needs of each region and library are considered in designing Oulu’s high-quality library services. The renovated and modernized Central Library Saari serves all citizens of Oulu as well as visitors.

Architecturally, Saari represents pure and unassuming modernism. It is a masterpiece of modern concrete architecture in Finland.

Visits and tours to Central Library Saari are organized to different groups of all ages. Group visits are organized by the library and Oulu’s tour guides.

Café Tarina, operated by Kanresta Oy, offers homemade, versatile, and nutritious food made with natural ingredients.