Library Facilities
Libraries are public spaces and open for all. You can read, spend time, study or work at libraries. You can visit self-service libraries outside of their customer service hours. Library rules and the Public Order Act must be followed at all times.
Library facilities offer an open Wi-Fi network by the name “Kirjasto”.
All our facilities follow
the principles for a safer space
Quiet workspaces
Study halls Terva and Tynnyri in Central Library Saari
Reading room in Oulunsalo Library
Small workspaces
Workspace Haavi in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 2 people
No desk
Wireless internet
Multimedia screen
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Workspace Verkko in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 1 person
No desk
Wireless internet
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Workspace in Maikkula Library
Workspace for 3 people
Wireless internet
8-mm film digitization device
Restrictions: maximum of 3 hours at a time, maximum of 3 bookings per day, maximum of 9 hours per week
Workspaces in Oulunsalo Library
2 workspaces for 2 people each
Wireless internet
Restrictions: maximum of 4 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Research room in Ylikiiminki Library
Workspace for 2 people
Wireless internet
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 3 bookings per day, maximum of 6 hours per week.
Larger workspaces and meeting rooms
Workspace Katiska in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 4 people
Wireless internet
Multimedia screen
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Workspace Lippo in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 4 people
Wireless internet
Multimedia screen
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Workspace Merta in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 4 people
Wireless internet
Multimedia screen
Restrictions: maximum of 2 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 8 hours per week.
Meeting room Letto (311) in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 6 people
Wireless internet
Video conference equipment
Restrictions: maximum of 3 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 12 hours per week.
Meeting room Luoto (312) in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 6 people
Wireless internet
Video conferencing equipment
Restrictions: maximum of 3 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 12 hours per week.
Meeting room Niemi (308) in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 14 people
Wireless internet
Video conferencing equipment
Restrictions: maximum of 3 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 12 hours per week.
Meeting room Suisto (309) in Central Library Saari
Workspace for 12 people
Wireless internet
Video conferencing equipment
Restrictions: maximum of 3 hours at a time, maximum of 2 bookings per day, maximum of 12 hours per week.
Multi-purpose room in Haukipudas Library
Workspace for 4 people
Wireless internet
40” screen, to which you can connect a laptop. More devices from the service desk.
2 chairs, 2 desks, and 4 stools
The room can be used for reading when it is not reserved.
Meeting room in Kiiminki Library
Workspace for 17 people
Wireless internet
Video projector, to which you can connect a laptop.
Meeting block in Kiiminki Library
Meeting block for 6 people
Wireless internet
Screen, to which you can connect a laptop.
Multi-purpose room in Oulunsalo Library
Fully accessible workspace for 30 people on the second floor
Wireless internet
Video projector, to which you can connect a laptop
You can arrange food service in the room, but you must clean up after yourself
The room is subject to a charge:
Art, culture, and association activities: 6€ / h
Business activities: 12€ / h
Meeting room in Oulunsalo Library
Fully accessible workspace for 13 people on the second floor.
Wireless internet
Video projector, to which you can connect a laptop
You can arrange food service in the room, but you must clean up after yourself.
The room is subject to a charge:
Art, culture, and association activities: 6€ / h
Business activities: 12€ / h
Meeting room in Yli-Ii Library
Workspace for 16 people
Wireless internet
Video projector, to which you can connect a laptop
Coffee machine, kettle, coffee dishes, a small refridgerator, sink, dishwashing equipment, microwave, and a cooktop.
Open meeting areas
Assembly room in Jääli Library
Room for 24 people
8 rectangular tables and 2 round tables
For example, the space is suitable for movie nights, boardgame clubs, book clubs, or craft clubs.
The space is open and other customers may use it during your booking.
85” screen, to which you can connect a computer via HDMI and 3,5mm audio jack. The screen cannot be used during self-service hours.
You may use the coffee maker, kettle, and microwave in the Youth Centre, also during self-service hours. Bring your own dishes.
The bathroom is not in use during self-service hours. You will need a pass to enter the bathroom. Discuss the retrieval and return of the pass with the superintendent of the Jääli Library, tel. 040 587 9344.
Couch nook in Kaakkuri Library
Meeting space for 6 people
1 couch and 1 small table
2 power outlets in the wall, and 2 in the floor
For example, the space is suitable for book clubs, meetings, homework groups, or club activities.
The space is open and other customers may be near the nook during your booking.
You can use the bathroom also during self-service hours.
Book club nook in Rajakylä Library
Space for 14 people
3 desks and 11 power outlets
For example, the space is suitable for book clubs, craft groups, club activities, or open meetings.
The space is fully accessible.
Food service is not possible.
The space is open and other customers may use it during your booking.
You can use the bathroom also during self-service hours.
Gaming rooms
Gaming room in Kastelli Library
Gaming room for 2 people
PlayStation 4 and two controllers. Controllers can be borrowed with a library card.
Gaming room in Oulunsalo Library
Gaming room for 2 people
PlayStation 5 and two controllers. Controllers can be borrowed with a library card.
You can play PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 games on the console.