Library

MerikarviaThe library is located at Koulutie 3. The current library was designed by chief architect Lauri Sorainen and was opened in the summer of 1989. Library operations began Merikarviaalready in 1860. At that time the idea was "useful and enjoyable reading for the general public... to borrow books from the institution." The basic idea has remained the same for these 160 years. Today, traditional paper books and magazines have been replaced by e-books and audiobooks. In addition to these, customers are offered a variety of audiovisual recordings.

Merikarvian's own collections contain over 40,000 titles. On top of this, there are the collections of all the other Hundred Libraries, so there is plenty of choice for customers of all ages.

OPENING HOURS from 17.8.2026

on Mondays 10 am-18 pm (18 pm-20 pm)
on tuesdays 10 am-18 pm (18 pm-20 pm)
on Wednesdays 10 am-15 pm (15 pm-20 pm)
on Thursdays 10 am-15 pm (15 pm-20 pm)
on Fridays 9 am-15 pm (15 pm-20 pm)
Saturdays (9-20)
Sundays (9-20)

Opening hours of the self-service library in brackets.

To use the self-service library, you need a valid library card and PIN. The same PIN also works in the Sata Libraries online service. Get yours during the library's customer service hours! Up-to-date information on opening hours satakirjaztot.finna.fi

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