Libraries in Finland provide a wide range of services beyond traditional book lending, including access to specialized facilities and equipment.
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Libraries in Finland provide a wide range of services beyond traditional book lending, including access to specialized facilities and equipment.
Parent: Public ServicesEntity: LibrariesImpact: positiveDate: Jun 20, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026Target: Libraries provide a wide range of services beyond traditional book lending, including access to specialized facilities and equipment.
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Finland has more than 700 libraries for a population of 5.6 million, offering everything from podcast studios and 3D printing to tennis rackets and swimming pool passes.
According to Vänttinen, the most borrowed items after books in Helsinki libraries are spaces: rooms that can be pre-booked, free of charge, to meet, study, hold political discussions or make music. Among portable items, board games and console games top the list.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260618-the-weird-and-wonderful-libraries-of-finland
222 boosts · 221 favs · 7 replies · Jun 20, 2026
"Finland has more than 700 libraries offering everything from podcast studios and 3D printing to tennis rackets and swimming pool passes.
The most borrowed items after books in Helsinki libraries are spaces: rooms that can be pre-booked, free of charge, to meet, study, hold political discussions or make music. Among portable items, board games and console games top the list."
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260618-the-weird-and-wonderful-libraries-of-finland
I'm very happy that @deichman #libraries offer a range of similar services in #Oslo 💕
21 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Jun 21, 2026
#libraries#oslo