The library was established in 1922 as the Tammela Library. It was the first branch library of Tampere City Library. The new library was opened on 19th on March 2003 under the new name: Sampola Library.
COLLECTION
- literature mainly in Finnish, in future more and more also in English and other languages
- collection of music scores and maps
- recordings: music, talking books, language courses, CD-ROMs, videos, DVDs
- newspapers and periodicals
ON-LINE SERVICE
- on-line lending/return ; in use also self-service facilities
- information service
PREMISES AND FACILITIES
- access to Internet
- various registers, indexes and databases
- fotocopy machine
- reading room for newspapers and periodicals as well as for studying
- exhibition space
- meeting room
- Fairy-tale Cottage
- information on current events and topical subjects
- notice board, information material
- special subject weeks, exhibitions
- various cultural activities for adults and children
Sampola is situated in the middle of the city. It is easy to find and easy to reach by bus or on foot or by bicycle. For customers visiting Sampola, there is parking area for 40 cars. Parking is free.
Cafeteria is open during the terms of the Adult Education Center of Sampola.
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