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News

9/13/21

Early childhood education and care opening exceptions during the autumn, Christmas and winter holidays
9/9/21

Donate warmth to homeless people through the library
8/27/21

The Welcome to Oulu event at Mannerheim Park on 2 September
8/27/21

Vaccinations against coronavirus will move to Nuottasaarentie 5 and corona testing to Alasintie 10 – Vaccinations and testing will begin at new addresses in Limingantulli on 30 August
8/25/21

Oulu City Library receives the IFLA Green Library Award 2021 for the Green Library Project
8/23/21

Library opening hours for Autumn 2021

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Welcome to Oulu

On behalf of our community of about 200 000 people, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the City of Oulu, Finland. Oulu combines Northern hospitality, nature and culture with modern technology. Oulu values education, research and innovation and we are extremely pleased to welcome everyone to contribute to these dynamics. I hope that you will have time to explore the Oulu region, make new friends, exchange ideas and feel at home in Oulu.

Mayor Päivi Laajala,
City of Oulu