{"id":493,"date":"2020-06-16T16:41:04","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T14:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finlande.ifrancais.pp.smol.fr\/?page_id=493"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:58:18","slug":"library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/en\/library\/","title":{"rendered":"Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax has-custom-content-position is-position-center-left entry-content hero-mobile\" style=\"min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-24097 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:70% 100%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Mediatheque.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size: 50px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -4px; line-height: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: left;\">Library<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Our library is an open space for everyone and the heart of the French Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, you can read, study, work, enjoy a coffee, meet friends, and explore the largest French-language library in Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library offers a rich selection of contemporary French-language literature, including novels, graphic novels, and children\u2019s books. You\u2019ll also find a small collection of translated works (Finnish literature in French and French literature in Finnish), as well as art books and cookbooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the media library lends board games and even some typic French items, like p\u00e9tanque balls or a raclette machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome to the library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday: 10:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday: 10:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<li>Thursday: 10:00\u201314:00<\/li>\n<li>Friday: 10:00\u201317:00<\/li>\n<li>Saturday: 10:00\u201314:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The institute and library are closed on Mondays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Library Membership<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Membership<br><\/strong>You can become a member&nbsp; in person at the library of the French Institute.<br>To register, you must present an identity document. For membership we require the member\u2019s first name, last name, and email address.<br>Membership does not require a physical card. The membership is linked to the member\u2019s email address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Borrowing<br><\/strong>The loan period for books and films is 4 weeks.<br>The loan period for the raclette grill and p\u00e9tanque balls is agreed upon separately.<br>You may borrow a maximum of 15 items at a time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Loan renewal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To extend the loan period, please contact us by email:<br><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">&nbsp;<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"mailto:kirjasto@france.fi\">kirjasto@france.fi<\/a><\/span><br>The loan period may be extended up to five times, so that the maximum total loan period is 6 months.<br>The borrower is responsible for the borrowed material and for returning it to the library.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong>Collection de la m\u00e9diath\u00e8que<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>You can explore the media library\u2019s collection here: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/iff.librarika.com\/search\/catalogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>catalogue<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Would you like to suggest a book that isn\u2019t yet in our collection?<\/p>\n<p>Please fill out<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"> <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/vz5F9m7gTS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>this form. <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Online library Cultureth\u00e8que<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culturetheque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultureth\u00e8que<\/a><\/span><\/strong> is the digital library of all French Institutes worldwide, and it is also available in Finland. Access to Cultureth\u00e8que is independent of membership at the French Institute of Finland\u2019s library.<\/p>\n<p>The platform is open to everyone, wherever you are in Finland!<\/p>\n<p>You can easily create your account on the <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.culturetheque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultureth\u00e8que<\/a><\/span><\/strong> website at any time. Each account is valid for one year. To renew your subscription, please contact us at: kirjasto@france.fi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions for creating a Cultureth\u00e8que account.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Here\u2019s how to create a Cultureth\u00e8que account:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\" title=\"http:\/\/www.culturetheque.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.culturetheque.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Lien www.culturetheque.com\">www.culturetheque.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Connexion<\/strong>\u201c.<br><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1901px) 100vw, 1901px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1.jpg 1901w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1-1280x613.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1-768x368.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1-1536x735.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction1-1200x574.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1901\" height=\"910\"><\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Cr\u00e9er un compte<\/strong>\u201c.<br><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16838 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2-1280x585.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2-768x351.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2-1536x702.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction2-1200x548.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"877\"><\/li>\n<li>Fill in the required information and accept the terms of use.<br><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3-1280x607.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3-1536x729.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction3-1200x569.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"911\"><\/li>\n<li>Click on \u201cvalider\u201d.<br><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4-1280x609.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4-768x366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4-1536x731.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Culturetheque_Instruction4-1200x571.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"914\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After creating the account, you will receive an automatic confirmation email. Creating an account also starts a one-month trial period, during which you immediately have access to the platform. New accounts are confirmed by the French Institute in Finland, and from the confirmation date, membership is valid for one year. If you do not receive an email confirming your membership, please contact&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"mailto:kirjasto@france.fi\">kirjasto@france.fi<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Book Donations<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We do not accept book donations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, at the entrance of the Institute, you will find a book exchange box where everyone can freely leave or take books! Please limit&nbsp; your deposits to 5 books at a time so the shelf does not fill up too quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Only leave books in French or books with a clear connection to French language or culture. Also, use your judgment to leave books that you think may interest other visitors. Very old or damaged books should not be left in the box but recycled instead.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"446\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24121 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dons.jpg 335w, https:\/\/www.france.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/dons-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Caf\u00e9 and shop<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>In our library, you will also find a cozy caf\u00e9 corner where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or savor French teas from Mariage Fr\u00e8res. Feeling a little hungry? The caf\u00e9 corner also offers delicious French biscuits from the renowned brand M\u00e8re Poulard.<\/p>\n<p>As for the Institute\u2019s shop, it\u2019s full of lovely finds to treat yourself or surprise your loved ones: caps and mugs in the Institute\u2019s colors, as well as charming accessories from the French brand Coucou Suzette!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><summary><strong><strong>Campus France Reception<\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Interested in studying in France? At the library\u2019s reception, you will also find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/en\/education\/higher-education-in-france\/study-in-france\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Campus France Finland<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, which provides guidance and support throughout your application process. For more information about Campus France, please visit the <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france.fi\/en\/education\/higher-education-in-france\/\">Higher Education in France page<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our library is an open space for everyone and the heart of the French Institute. Here, you can read, study, work, enjoy a coffee, meet friends, and explore the largest French-language library in Finland. The library offers a rich selection of contemporary French-language literature, including novels, graphic novels, and children\u2019s books. 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