A land of 100,000 lakes? More aptly and accurately, Finland is a nation of 100 percent literacy, a land of libraries. The country celebrated its 101st year of independence on December 6 by dedicating ...

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A new central library will open in the Finnish capital in December 2018 that promises to transform the way we think about public spaces and libraries.

Helsinki has entered a “new era of libraries” with the completion of Oodi, the Helsinki Central Library that not only serves as a new central point for the city’s public library network but also an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in early 2020 he was struck with amazement by the elegant three-story ...

Last Sunday, I was at the central library of Helsinki, Finland, called ‘Oodi.’ Located a five-minute walk from Helsinki Station, I stopped by to pass time before heading to the airport. I noticed ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in ...