Libraries' opening hours and contact information
Libraries' opening hours and contact information
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Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany affect the opening hours
Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany affect the opening hours of Tampere libraries during 23-26 Dec, 31 Dec - 1 Jan, and 5-6 Jan. Self-service libraries will be open as usual. There are exceptions to the self-service opening hours at Lielahti and Vuores. Check the libraries' opening hours for possible exceptions at your library.
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The current Nekala Library closed from 8 Dec, 2025
The operations of Nekala Library in its current premises ended on 7 December, after which preparations will begin for the library’s move to new facilities. The new Nekala Library will open in the spring of 2026 in the upcoming Nekala Cultural Centre.
Read more: The current Nekala Library will close on 7 December
Libraries
Address:
Pirkankatu 2
33210
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/mainlibrarymetso
Phone:
Customer Service
040 8007848
(local/mobile network fee)
Lobby Services
040 4871500
(local/mobile network fee)
Children and Teens
040 6531988
(local/mobile network fee)
Music Services
040 8064918
(local/mobile network fee)
Interlibrary Loans
040 8007827
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours until 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 9.00-20.00
Tuesday: 9.00-20.00
Wednesday: 9.00-20.00
Thursday: 9.00-20.00
Friday: 9.00-20.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
Sunday: 11.00-17.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 9.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's Eve 31.12.2025 9.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's Eve 5.1.2026 9.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
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Accessible entrance, Accessible toilet, Accessible parking
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Ramp
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Lift
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Toilet
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Baby changing
The route to the main entrance
The 4 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
There are 4 parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility, located in the parking area on the Mustanlahdenkatu side, behind the library. There is no designated spot for drop-off traffic.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The building is circular in shape, and the entrances are located on the Hämeenpuisto side. You can walk around the entire building via a separated pathway that leads directly to the main entrance ramp and, on the other side, to the accessible entrance.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
At the main entrance, there are uneven steps and occasionally interrupted handrails. On the left side, there is a ramp that curves along the building's wall. The automatic door opener button is located on a post to the right of the doors, as well as inside the vestibule. The accessible entrance is located about 15 meters to the right of the main entrance, in a recess of the building.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
There are three accessible restrooms, one on each floor. They are located alongside other restrooms on each floor. The ground floor restroom is opposite the Kanerva and Kataja lecture halls (right-hand corridor from the accessible entrance). Gender-neutral restrooms are also located in the same corridor.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has a queue number system and seats.
The customer service point has a fixed induction loop marked with the appropriate international symbol.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The entrance "Accessible entrance (on the Hämeenpuisto side)"
The main entrance parking spaces may be used for this entrance as well. The distance from the parking spaces to the entrance is over 10 m.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The passage has 2 consecutive steps.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
- Return box on the Mustanlahdenkatu side, at the loading dock. The box is open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, material left in the box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Insinöörinkatu 38
33720
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/hervantalibrary
Phone:
040 8007802
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec:
Monday: 9.00-20.00
Tuesday: 9.00-20.00
Wednesday: 9.00-20.00
Thursday: 9.00-20.00
Friday: 9.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
Opening hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 9-10):
Monday: 9.00-20.00
Tuesday: 9.00-20.00
Wednesday: 9.00-20.00
Thursday: 9.00-20.00
Friday: 9.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 9.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's eve 31.12.2025 9.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's Eve 5.1.2026 9.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
The route to the main entrance
The 3 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
Accessible parking spaces are located in front of the library building on the Insinöörinkatu side. Access to the parking spaces is from Insinöörinkatu.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
Drop-off traffic can drive close to the library entrance via the inner courtyard. Access to the courtyard is from Lindforsinkatu, between the buildings.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance to the library is located in the covered walkway between the library and the health center. The entrance can be accessed from Insinöörinkatu, Lindforsinkatu, and the pedestrian and bicycle path coming from the direction of the Leisure Centre.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
The customer service point is located on floor 2.
To open the accessible toilet, please contact customer service or the custodians, whose workstation is located just a few meters from the restroom. The toilet door does not have an elbow-operated switch.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- Return boxes are located on both sides of the main doors. Returns only when the library is closed. Items will be returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Toivonkatu 1
33900
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/harmalalibrary
Phone:
040 8007812
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec:
Monday: 13.00-19.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-19.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 13.00-18.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 10.00-15.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Boxing Day, self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–18.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- You can only use the Härmälä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during library's service hours. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
- Elbow contact automation on doors.
Address:
Käätykatu 6
33710
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/kaukajarvilibrary
Phone:
040 8007837
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-19.00
Wednesday: 11.00-19.00
Thursday: 11.00-16.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
Self-service hours until 31 Dec, 2025:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-17.00
Saturday: 7.00-17.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-19.00
Wednesday: 11.00-16.00
Thursday: 11.00-16.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve, service hours 23.12.2025 11.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- 2nd Day of Christmas, self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–17.00
- New Year's Eve, service hours 31.12.2025 11.00–17.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- Epiphany's Eve, service hours 5.1.2026 11.00–17.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 7.00–21.00
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Accessible WC
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Toilet
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Ramp
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Accessible entrance
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Baby changing
The route to the main entrance
There is no designated drop-off point, but customers often park briefly in front of the main entrance on the sidewalk or on the opposite side of Käätykatu on the pedestrian and bicycle lane.
There is a public parking lot about 50 meters from the entrance. Park for up to 3 hours with a parking disc; no disabled parking spaces.
There is no designated drop-off point, but customers often park briefly in front of the main entrance on the sidewalk or on the opposite side of Käätykatu on the pedestrian and bicycle lane.
There is a public parking lot about 50 meters from the entrance. Park for up to 3 hours with a parking disc; no disabled parking spaces.
The route to the entrance is rough and illuminated.
The route from the parking lot or street to the main entrance is otherwise flat, but there are curbs along the way.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
There are a couple of low steps in front of the main entrance. A ramp with handrails on both sides has been built next to the wall. At the top of the ramp, there is a door opening button on the wall that can be operated with the left hand/elbow. The inner door opening button is located in the vestibule, immediately to the right. The entrance is a bit narrow, but it is accessible by wheelchair.
In connection with the entrance, there are 2 consecutive steps, with handrails on both sides. The steps are marked with contrast stripes.
The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The foyer is cramped.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The library is located on one floor, so there are no stairs, thresholds, etc. There are signs hanging from the ceiling, and the toilet sign is located both on the toilet door and above the door. There are two toilets, which are gender-neutral. One of them is accessible for people with disabilities. The door is a bit heavy to open and there is no automatic opening mechanism.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- You can only use the Kaukajärvi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Returns box: returns only when the library is closed. Items will be returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Liikekatu 3
33580
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/koilliskeskuslibrary
Phone:
040 6397736
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours until 31 May, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-18.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's eve 31.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2026 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
The route to the main entrance
The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
Two accessible parking spaces are located less than 10 meters from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 meters. There is no designated drop-off area. The route to the entrance is level, sufficiently wide, and well-lit.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The main entrance to the library is located on the Aitolahdentie side of the Prisma building. The entrance is clearly marked and well-lit. The door opener button is located outside on a pillar. Inside the vestibule, the inner door opener button is immediately to the right of the outer door. The door opens automatically with the push of the button.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The service point is located on the same floor as the entrance. There is one accessible restroom. On the same corridor, there are two gender-neutral restrooms. From the library, you can access Prisma through the restaurant area.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- The return box is open when the library is closed. Items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Lehvänkatu 9
33820
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/koivistonkylalibrary
Phone:
040 8007841
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 June to 31 Dec:
Monday: 13.00-19.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-19.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 13.00-18.00
Thursday: 10.00-15.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- 2nd Christmas Day, self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–18.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 7.00–21.00
The route to the main entrance
The route to the entrance is rough and narrow.
There is a steep slope on the passage.
The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on left side when going up.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The foyer is cramped.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has 3 consecutive steps.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair.
- You can only use the Koivistonkylä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Ahlgrenin puistokuja 2
33180
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/koukkuniemilibrary
Phone:
040 6216300
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours until 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 12.00-15.00
Thursday: 12.00-15.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-19.00
Saturday: 7.00-19.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
The route to the main entrance
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Koukkuniemi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Paavolantie 4
34240
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/kammenniemilibrary
Phone:
040 8007843
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 June to 31 Dec:
Monday: 13.00-18.00
Wednesday: 11.00-17.00
Friday: 11.00-15.00
Self-service hours until 31 Dec, 2025:
Monday: 7.00-20.00
Tuesday: 7.00-20.00
Wednesday: 7.00-20.00
Thursday: 7.00-20.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-18.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 13.00-18.00
Wednesday: 12.00-17.00
Friday: 10.00-14.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–20.00
- 2nd Day of Christmas, self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–18.00
- Epiphany's eve, service hours 5.1.2026 13.00–17.00
The route to the main entrance
The route to the entrance is rough.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The threshold of the outer door is bevelled. The vestibule has a second, lower threshold that is not bevelled or rounded.
The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Kämmenniemi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Antti Possin kuja 1
33400
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/lielahtilibrary
Phone:
040 5534043
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours until 31 May, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-19.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
Self-service hours:
Saturday: 16.00-18.00
Sunday: 9.00-18.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas, self-service only 26.12.2025 9.00–18.00
- New Year's Eve 31.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's Eve 5.1.2026 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 9.00–18.00
The route to the main entrance
The 5 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
In the facility
The customer service point is located on floor 2.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The entrance "Entrance on Lielahdenkatu side"
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
This entrance is for people arriving by public transport or using the pedestrian route.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
The entrance "LIKE Shopping Centre parking garage"
The 2 accessible parking spaces are located in a parking hall under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
The parking hall has a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
The customer service point is on a different floor than this entrance.
This entrance leads to the same lift as the main entrance.
- You can only use the Lielahti library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- The return box is open during the opening hours of the LIKE shopping centre when the library is closed. Items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Hintsankatu 1
33560
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/messukylalibrary
Phone:
040 8007839
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours from 1 Sept to 31 Dec:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-19.00
Wednesday: 11.00-16.00
Thursday: 11.00-19.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 11.00-19.00
Tuesday: 11.00-16.00
Wednesday: 11.00-16.00
Thursday: 11.00-19.00
Friday: 11.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve, service hours 23.12.2025 11.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- 2nd Day of Christmas , self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–18.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- Epiphany's eve, service hours 5.1.2026 11.00–17.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 7.00–21.00
The route to the main entrance
The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
Two accessible parking spaces are located right in front of the main entrance of Messukylä Library, approximately 8 meters from the door.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
Drop-off traffic can reach right up to the main entrance of Messukylä Library, and there is also space for cars to turn around.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
Two accessible parking spaces are located outside, very close to the main entrance of Messukylä Library, approximately 8 meters from the main door. There is no specifically designated drop-off area, but there is ample space for drop-off traffic in front of the main entrance. The pathway to the main door is flat, sufficiently wide, and well-lit.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The main entrance is clearly distinguishable and well-lit. There is free space outside the doors for movement with a wheelchair. The automatic door opener button is located to the left of the doors. Inside the vestibule, the opener buttons are located to the right of the door upon entry. The doors open automatically with the opener button. There are approximately 3.5 cm high metal thresholds under the entrance and vestibule doors.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The service point is located directly in front of the main entrance. There is rarely any queue there. In the library lobby, upon entering on the right, there are three gender-neutral restrooms, one of which is an accessible INVA restroom.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Messukylä library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: only guide and assistance dogs allowed.
Address:
Pirkankatu 2
33101
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/mobilelibraries
Phone:
Office
040 8007835
(local/mobile network fee)
Mobile library Kosmos
040 5587789
(local/mobile network fee)
Mobile library Kustaa
040 5586789
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Address:
Lounaantie 2
33800
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/nekalalibrary
The route to the main entrance
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from driving in the library courtyard.
The Nekala Library does not have its own parking spaces.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from driving in the library courtyard.
The Nekala Library does not have its own parking spaces.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The Nekala Library is a self-service library that can be used by registered customers by logging in with their library card and PIN code.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on both sides.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
The current Nekala Library closed from 8 Dec, 2025
The operations of Nekala Library in its current premises ended on 7 December, after which preparations will begin for the library’s move to new facilities. The new Nekala Library will open in the spring of 2026 in the upcoming Nekala Cultural Centre.
Address:
Säästäjänkatu 16
33840
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/peltolammilibrary
Phone:
040 8007840
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours :
Monday: 13.00-19.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-19.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
Service hours from 1 Jan to 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-15.00
Tuesday: 10.00-15.00
Wednesday: 10.00-15.00
Thursday: 13.00-18.00
Friday: 10.00-15.00
- Christmas Eve, self-service only 24.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- 2nd Day of Christmas, self-service only 26.12.2025 7.00–18.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
- Epiphany, self-service only 6.1.2026 7.00–21.00
The route to the main entrance
The 3 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The passage has at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
The route has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
The main entrance
The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on both sides.
The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Peltolammi library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box (size 4 x 27 cm).
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Sammonkatu 2
33540
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/sampolalibrary
Phone:
040 8007815
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Library opening hours until 31 May, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-19.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
Tekomo's opening hours until 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 10.00-20.00
Tuesday: 10.00-20.00
Wednesday: 10.00-20.00
Thursday: 10.00-20.00
Friday: 10.00-19.00
Saturday: 10.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's eve 31.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2026 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
The route to the main entrance
The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is less than 3.6 m.
Accessible parking spaces are located approximately 20 meters from the main entrance. The main entrance is to the left of the parking spaces, around the corner.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The passage has at least 4 steps.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long.
The main entrance
The entrance is located in a recess and is illuminated.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The accessible restroom is also a gender-neutral restroom.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The customer service point has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on floor -1.
- Return box next to the main door. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Niemikyläntie 14
34260
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/teralahtilibrary
Phone:
040 8007813
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Service hours:
Thursday: 9.00-14.00
Self-service hours:
Monday: 7.00-21.00
Tuesday: 7.00-21.00
Wednesday: 7.00-21.00
Thursday: 7.00-21.00
Friday: 7.00-18.00
Saturday: 7.00-18.00
Sunday: 7.00-21.00
- Christmas Day, self-service only 25.12.2025 7.00–21.00
- New Year's Day, self-service only 1.1.2026 7.00–21.00
The route to the main entrance
The route to the entrance is soft and illuminated.
The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
A wheelchair can pass through the vestibule, but there is not enough space to turn around.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly. The glass doors have contrast markings.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.
- You can only use the Terälahti library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries
- Return box open 24 hours a day. The box is emptied during service hours. When the library is closed, items left to the return box will be processed as returned on the next service opening day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Tesomankatu 4 A
33310
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/tesomalibrary
Phone:
040 8007819
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Opening hours until 31 May, 2026 (independent use Mon-Fri 8-10, Sat 9-10):
Monday: 8.00-20.00
Tuesday: 8.00-20.00
Wednesday: 8.00-20.00
Thursday: 8.00-20.00
Friday: 8.00-18.00
Saturday: 9.00-16.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's eve 31.12.2025 8.00–17.00
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany's eve 5.1.2026 8.00–17.00
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
The route to the main entrance
The Tesoma Welfare Center is located in the same building as the Westeri shopping center. The shopping center also has a parking lot and parking garage, where you can park for two hours free of charge. The parking lot has two disabled parking spaces. The shopping center parking lot also has a service transport stop and a taxi stand.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The main entrance described is located at Tesomankatu 4 A.
The route has a ramp over 6 m long with an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
The main entrance
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The main entrance described is located at Tesomankatu 4 A.
The entrance has a ramp over 6 m long without an intermediate landing, with handrails on right side when going up.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with an opening button.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
In the facility
The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The customers wait standing up.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.
- Return box: material left to the box will be processed as returned on the next working day.
- Visiting with dogs: short visits with a well-behaved dog are allowed. The owner must ensure that the dog does not have contact with other customers.
Address:
Rautiolanrinne 2
33870
Tampere
Website:
tampere.fi/en/vuoreslibrary
Phone:
040 5654959
(local/mobile network fee)
Email:
[email protected]
Self-service hours until 31 May, 2026:
Monday: 14.00-21.00
Tuesday: 14.00-21.00
Wednesday: 14.00-21.00
Thursday: 14.00-21.00
Friday: 14.00-18.00
Saturday: 10.00-15.00
Sunday: 10.00-15.00
- Christmas Eve's eve 23.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Eve 24.12.2025 closed
- Christmas Day 25.12.2025 closed
- 2nd Day of Christmas 26.12.2025 closed
- New Year's eve 31.12.2025 closed
- New Year's Day 1.1.2026 closed
- Epiphany 6.1.2026 closed
- You can only use the Vuores library during self-service hours if you are registered as a self-service library customer. Read more about registration: tampere.fi/en/selfservicelibraries