An agile powerhouse
Pohjois-Haaga i.e. North-Haaga library is small, but agile in its services. Situated in a former grocery store, it is mostly frequented by local residents and people working in the area. Library is the meeting place and heart of the local community and a source of enriching experiences, knowledge and stories. We strive to meet the customers’ needs. If you’d like to visit a library that is never quiet or dull, we’re the place for you!
Humour and individual service is available at Pohjois-Haaga Library.
Humour and individual service
All services are literally within your reach. Individual customer service, well organised children’s section, a collection of over 25 000 items, computers for public use, a coffee vending machine, 80 different newspapers and magazines, continuous art exhibitions and sociable Haaga residents - all this makes North-Haaga a busy and extremely well-liked library. Customer service often comes with a bit of banter. The library is accessible from the ground level and you can even visit with your dog. During the summer months the library has a small terrace where you can read the paper while enjoying a cup of coffee. Approximately 12 000 patrons visit the library per month and the yearly circulation is about 170 000.
Events and Christmas elves
The library hosts a variety of events for different age groups: book clubs, discussions, theater, author visits and events for children. Music and theater performances aimed at children are very popular. Father Christmas never forgets to visit North-Haaga library and the children know it. The library’s Elf Path is visited by 1000 customers in December and Father Christmas has both delighted and frightened children for several consecutive years.
Snow White on stage and always popular Father Christmas entertain children at Pohjois-Haaga Library.
Lend a rotary hammer drill or find new curtains
In addition to the traditional lending items you can check out Nordic walking poles, a rubbish picker, a pet travel carrier, a home energy monitor or a rotary hammer drill for some heavy-duty DIY. There are five computer workstations for adults and three for children and also two on-line catalogue terminals. The available services also include colour copying, printing and faxing. There is a recycling shelf for customers’ books and any other items that need a new home. Recycling at the library is incredibly popular: you can find anything from new curtains to kitchen appliances.
A library in the middle of a village
North-Haaga harbors a rare community spirit. Residents of Haaga community are sociable, talkative and enthusiastic about their neighbourhood. Main part of the resident population is senior citizens and you might hear some reminiscence about moving to North-Haaga in the Helsinki Olympic year 1952. The library is easily reached by public transport. Five parking spaces are available free of charge and there is also a bicycle rack.
The library is easily reached and the open door welcomes residents of Haaga community and all visitors elsewhere.
Twin sister at South-Haaga
North-Haaga library has a twin library in South-Haaga (Etelä-Haaga). Both libraries have the same library manager and collaborate closely. An elementary school of 300 pupils is located next to South-Haaga library. The library offers for instance Homework-Help, a poem group for babies and a book club for young adults. Once a week children can read to dogs and improve on their reading skills. Furry Ears are at the ready and so is the staff. Welcome!
Facebook page:
North and South Haaga libraries have a joint Facebook page (mainly in Finnish)
http://www.facebook.com/Haagankirjastot
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