Library Group Visits
Adult and student groups
We organize group guidance to immigrants, student groups, and other adult groups.
Please book your visit at least four weeks before the desired time. You can make a reservation with the provided online form. You will receive an e-mail confirmation once the reservation is processed.
Please provide multiple time suggestions for your visit on the form. You may suggest, for example, a specific week or specific dates and times. We will contact you to agree on the details and to confirm the time.
Library Cards cannot be made at group visits. You can obtain a Library Card from any OUTI library. You can either fill in the Library Card form beforehand, or you can fill it at the library. You must provide a valid ID.
More information about Library Cards.
Guided groups are welcome to Central Library Saari starting from March 1, 2026
Reservations can be made starting from January 19, 2026
Library professional groups
We organize visits to Central Library Saari for library professionals and people working in comparable public fields.
Please book your visit at least four weeks before the desired time. You can make a reservation with the provided online form. You will receive an e-mail confirmation once the reservation is processed.
Please provide multiple time suggestions for your visit on the form. You may suggest, for example, a specific week or specific dates and times. We will contact you to agree on the details and to confirm the time.
Group visits to Central Library Saari
Guided tours for adult groups are organized from Mon – Fri between 12.00–18.00.
Library guidance tours present library facilities. The tour lasts about 30–45 minutes. The maximum size for the group is 15 people. It is also possible to book library service guidance in connection with the tour.
During the library service guidance, we can present to you how to use the OUTI Web Library service, eLibrary service, or offer tips for information search. The guidance lasts about 30–45 minutes. The maximum size for the group is 25 people.
At material presentation tours, we can present books or other materials to you, such as music, magazines, and movies on a desired topic. The tour lasts about 45–60 minutes. The maximum size for the group is 25 people.
Library professionals and people working in comparable public fields can book a tour of Central Library Saari’s facilities and services.
Group tours in other libraries
If you want to visit other libraries, please contact the library in question.
You can also tour libraries independently
Book a group tour for adults
The form below is in Finnish. See translations to the numbered questions below the form.
1. Name of contact person
2. E-mail address
3. Phone number
4. Institution, operator, or other group name
5. Number of participants
6. Time suggestions
7. Desired language
8. Which type of group visit would you like to book?
Kirjastokäytön opastus – Library guidance tour
Kirjaston palvelujen opastus – Library service tour
Kirjaesittely tai muun aineiston esittely – Material presentation
Kirjastoammattilaisten ryhmät – Library professional group
9. What do you wish to learn during the tour? Do you wish to learn about specific facilities or services?
10. Tell us more about your group. What should we consider about your group during the tour?
11. Which library do you wish to visit?
Keskuskirjasto Saari - Central Library Saari