Library

The library is located in the center of Riihimäki, at Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki. You can contact us by phone: 050 500 1734 or by email: kirjasto@riihimaki.fi. You can find the library's events at the bottom of the page. Welcome to the library!

Riihimäki library in the spring — Riihimäki library Photo: Anna-Maija Ahola

Ratamo online library
Material search, reservations, renewal
E-library
E-books, audiobooks and digital magazines in one application, which you can use with strong authentication. The service works for now only on mobile devices.
Cineast
Almost 2 movies can be watched in the Cineast movie service. To use it, you need a Library card and pin code.
Digital magazines
More than 200 Finnish and Swedish newspapers in the ePress service. Dozens of magazines in the e-library. Thousands of magazines from 120 countries in PressReader.

Pictured are Ratamo library cards

Customer service

Books, bookshelves and flowers in the adult section

Services that support library use and everyday life

Bookshelves, furniture and plants in the adult department

Collections and literature

Photo from the children's department

Children and young people

The photo shows newspapers in the library's newsroom

Periodicals

Picture of music materials

Music

Photo of a green plant in the library

Exhibitions, premises and events

Puput's facade in 1968.

Riihimäki material

News

30.9.2025 Press releases Welfare and health Public transport Fun things for schoolchildren to do during the autumn holiday week
1.4.2025 Press releases Welfare and health Sustainable development Riihimäki Circular Economy Week offers a wide range of information and events
27.3.2025 Press releases Welfare and health Library The library received project funding to promote literacy!
19.3.2025 Press releases Participate and influence Elections Early voting for regional and municipal elections begins on Wednesday, April 2nd.
11.3.2025 Press releases Education and training Schools Riihimäki addresses concerns about children and young people's literacy skills with a new policy
11.2.2025 Press releases Culture and leisure A child-friendly municipality Winter holiday activities in Riihimäki 17–23 February 2025
17.12.2024 Press releases Contact Public transport Christmas memo: exceptions in city services during Christmas and Epiphany

3.11.2025 - 28.11.2025

Knitting Art from Toe to Shoulder Exhibition

Knitting Art from Toe to Shoulder exhibition in the display cases on the beauty terrace of Riihimäki Library during library opening hours.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

4.11.2025 - 28.11.2025

Exhibition Tarja Nyman: my space at the library

Tarja Nyman's exhibition My Space will be on display at Riihimäki Library in November.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

12.11.2025 - 18.11.2025

Rolf Wirtanen - Tuokio Lapland atmosphere

Rolf Wirtanen - Tuokio Lapland atmosphere in the Samuli Paronen hall of Riihimäki City Library on Wednesday 12 November at 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Riihimäki City Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

18.11.2025

Female choir RiiNa presents: Pictures of nature

The female choir RiiNa performs: Pictures from Nature. The choir is conducted by Kristina Bogataj.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

19.11.2025 -

The Library's Story Hook

Riihimäki Library's Story Hook meets in the library's Alasal.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

19.11.2025 -

The Library's Story Hook

Riihimäki Library's Story Hook meets in the library's Alasal.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

3.12.2025 -

Quiet reading circle in the library

The Riihimäki Library's Silent Reading Circle meets in the library's Cabinet on Wednesdays.

Location: Riihimäki Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

16.12.2025

Christmas caroling event - sung by Lotta Skog!

Christmas caroling event - sung by Lotta Skog! at Riihimäki City Library on December 16th at 6:00 PM-7:00 PM

Location: Riihimäki City Library, Kauppakatu 16, Riihimäki

Riihimäki Public Library

Additional information

Visiting address

Kauppakatu 16, 11100 Riihimäki

kirjasto@riihimaki.fi

Advice, lending matters, information and remote service
tel. +050 500 1734
Library services for children and young people
tel. +050 500 1755
The ushers
tel. +040 330 4677

Contact

Honko Niina, Director of the Library

niina.honko@riihimaki.fi

Anne Levänen, Office Secretary

anne.levanen@riihimaki.fi

Loans

430 875

Number of visitors

184 232

Online visits

367 690

Events

114

Books

150 642

E-books

45 207

Music

18 582

DVD movies

5 647