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 ...

When Andy Johansen first visited Helsinki’s Oodi Library in early 2020 he was struck with amazement by the elegant three-story mass of wood, steel and glass, and the labyrinth of wonders within it. “I ...

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 ...

VISITORS TO Oodi (meaning “ode”), Helsinki’s new central library, will find few books on its shelves: since it opened in December, a staggering 70% of the 100,000-odd collection has been borrowed.

The two ladies toured various spaces of the library, which is one of the most modern cultural establishments in Finland and considered a symbol of "open knowledge" and a creative community space for ...

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 ...