Helsinki: Oodi Central Library#
| Name | Oodi (Helsinki Central Library) |
| Type | Public library / civic commons |
| Location | Toolonlahdenkatu 4, downtown Helsinki |
| Size | 17,250 sqm (~185,000 sq ft) |
| Opened | December 2018 |
| Cost | EUR 98 million |
| Architect | ALA Architects (Helsinki) |
| Annual visitors | 3+ million |
| Hours | Open 7 days/week |
| Access | Free with a library card (free to obtain) |
The Participation Space#
Oodi is not a library with some extra rooms. It is a participation building that happens to contain books.