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 ...

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 ...

Helsinki’s landmark central library combines modern Nordic architecture with an unusually ambitious idea: that one of a city’s finest buildings should belong to everyone. ByDavid Nikel, Senior ...

Imagine having two dresses to iron and some family photos to print. For many, it will seem odd to choose a public library to do both for free. But in Helsinki, Finland’s capital, it’s a reality. The ...

Helsinki Central Library Oodi opened in 2018 and within no time began to win awards and praise from around the world. As I found myself in Helsinki Finland I decided I should go and have a look at ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The entrance to Oodi, Helsinki's Central Library, has a wow factor. David Nikel Libraries do not usually appear near the top of a ...