Oodi

Oodi

The Helsinki Central Library Oodi (Finnish: Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi; Swedish: Helsingfors centrumbibliotek Ode), commonly referred to as Oodi (lit. 'ode'), is a public library in Helsinki, Finland. The library is situated in the Kluuvi district, close to Helsinki Central Station and next to Helsinki Music Centre and Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art. Despite its name, the library is not the main library in the Helsinki City Library system, which is located in Pasila instead; "central" refers to its location in the city centre. Since opening in December 2018, Oodi has become one of Helsinki's most visited public buildings. It received more than 2.7 million visits in 2025, and recorded more than 575,000 loans, the highest figure among Helsinki's libraries. In 2025, Oodi was also the venue for around 1,200 free public events, including literary discussions, music performances, children's events, language cafés, lectures and film screenings. Oodi welcomed its ten-millionth visitor in March 2024, less than six years after opening. In 2019, Helsinki Central Library Oodi was…