Premises that can be reserved by customers

On the ground floor of the library, there is a space called Digipaja, where you can use a powerful media machine, a web camera, a green screen, a photography tripod suitable for mobile phones and cameras, and photography lights.

In Digipaja, you can, among other things

• transfer the contents of VHS tapes to DVDs
• digitize LPs, photos, slides and negatives
• save Digitized recordings and images to a cloud service, CD, USB memory or your own device
• edit videos, photos and audio files as well as stream and participate in remote meetings
• use a green screen fabric as a background for pictures and podcasts

Space reservations for Digipaja can be made at the library's customer service points or by phone and email.

Read a more detailed introduction to the library About the digital workshop and digitization.

The cabinet is located on the ground floor of the library, adjacent to the Alasali. The library's Homeland Collection is placed in the cabinet. The cabinet can be reserved for use by groups and associations, among other things.

• Meeting and group space on the 1st floor, area 21 m².
• Table and chairs
• Small meetings or events can be organized in the space.
• A case-by-case judgment is used to grant the space.
• The use of the space is free when the purpose of use is mainly for civic participation and community activities in Riihimäki and is based on open participation.
• Use of the space is subject to a fee for companies and private citizens.
• There is no soundproofing in the space.
• The cabinet is open also during the automated self-service time.

The multipurpose room is located on the ground floor of the library. This space can be reserved for use by groups and associations, among other things. The space is also used for the library's own events. The Riihimäki War Veterans and Lottas heritage exhibition has been placed in the multipurpose space.

• Meeting and group space on the 1st floor, surface area 51 m².
• 86" touch screen, soundbar, tables and chairs.
• Meetings, trainings and small-scale events can be organized in the space.
• A case-by-case judgment is used to grant the space.
• The use of the space is free when the purpose of use is mainly for civic participation and community activities in Riihimäki and is based on open participation.
• Use of the space is subject to a fee for companies and private citizens.
• The multipurpose room is open also during the automated self-service time.

In the music studio located on the second floor of the library, you can make music or record your own music.

The music studio includes, among other things

• instruments: piano (Hellas) and digital drums (NUX DM-7X with double pedal)
• miniature studio: microphones, racks and other equipment

Booking and using the music studio

• You can reserve the space for your use for a maximum of four hours at a time for non-commercial purposes.
• Reservations for the Music Studio can be made at the library's customer service points or by phone and email.
• The music studio is in use during the library's opening hours when the staff is present.

Read a more detailed introduction to the library From the music studio.

The library has a Nintendo Switch game console, which is located on the 2nd floor of the library, in the children's and youth department.

• book an appointment to play at the library's customer service desk, by phone or email
• the game time at one time is a maximum of 2 hours/players
• borrow a game console, controllers and a game from the library's customer service with a Ratamo library card
• the staff sets up the game and the device and helps start the game if necessary
• at the end of your turn, return the game controls; the staff retrieves the gaming device
• When playing, follow the age limits of the games and the common game rules of the library

Read a more detailed introduction to the library game console and gaming in the library.

Samuli Paronen's hall is located on the ground floor of the library and serves as an exhibition and event space. The space is named after the writer Samuli Paronen, who lived in Riihimäki.

• Exhibition and multifunctional space on the 1st floor, surface area 112 m².
• Data projector and screen, grand piano and, if necessary, sound reproduction and chairs.
• Art exhibitions can be organized in the space and the space can be rented for event activities.
• The library is responsible for the selection of art exhibitions; you can apply for an exhibition space with the Exhibition space application available from the library or found on this page (pdf file).
• For events, the hall can be reserved for 1–4 hours at a time.
• A case-by-case judgment is used to grant the space.
• The use of the space is free when the purpose of use is mainly for civic participation and community activities in Riihimäki and is based on open participation.
• Use of the space is subject to a fee for companies and private citizens.
• The hall is open according to the library's opening hours.
• The hall can hold a maximum of 80 people.

The Library’s Story Room and Story Balcony are mainly for the library's general customer use. The story room is reserved for use by the library during the library's own story lessons and other events. However, the space can also be reserved for customers.

• Meeting room on the 2nd floor of the library.
• A case-by-case judgment is used to grant the space.
• The use of the space is free when the purpose of use is mainly for civic participation and community activities in Riihimäki and is based on open participation.
• Use of the space is subject to a fee for companies and private citizens.
• The Story room is open according to the library's opening hours.

Fixed showcases of the adult section

• 8 units on the 2nd floor, upper level
• size 41,5 x 66,5 cm and height 13 cm
• the showcases are lockable

Fixed showcases in the adult section can be reserved for smaller exhibitions and are free of charge. Showcase exhibitions change every month.

Showcases of the children's department

• 1-2 pcs on the 2nd floor in the children's and youth section
• showcases are vertical showcases with glass shelves
• the showcases are lockable

Showcases can be booked for exhibitions suitable for children and they are free of charge. Showcase exhibitions change every month.

Samuli Paronen hall

Riihimäki associations (under 21 years old)

• free

Associations from Riihimäki (21 years and older)

• free

Other use

• €24,80/h (incl. VAT 24%)

Exhibition activity

• free

 

Multifunction mode

Riihimäki associations (under 21 years old)

• free

Associations from Riihimäki (21 years and older)

• free

Other use

• €24,80/h (incl. VAT 24%)

 

Cabinet

Riihimäki associations (under 21 years old)

• free

Associations from Riihimäki (21 years and older)

• free

Other use

• €14,00/h (incl. VAT 24%)

 

Story room

Riihimäki associations (under 21 years old)

• free

Associations from Riihimäki (21 years and older)

• free

Other use

• €14,00/h (incl. VAT 24%)

 

Other spaces

Other reserved spaces in the library are free of charge

• Exhibition showcases of the adult and children's sections
• Digital workshop
• Music studio
• Game console for children and young people

Payments for the library space rents have been processed and approved by Riihimäki city's Board of Culture and Welfare.

Kultur- och välfärdsnämnden 7.6.2023 June 76 § 1.8.2023. Prices are valid from XNUMX August XNUMX.

• Use of the library is free of charge
• The reservation of the library's premises may be subject to a fee for companies and individuals
• The use of the library's group space is free of charge when the purpose of the use is mainly Riihimäkä organization-related or civic activities based on open participation, i.e. the use of the facilities is free for Riihimäkä associations (except if a fee is charged for the event)
• If an association or community organizes an open and free activity or event, space rent is not charged
• One-time bookings maximum charge 10 hours/day
• The minimum billable amount is €10
• Unused non-cancellable reservations are charged according to the price
• If the reservation is canceled two weeks before the event or earlier, there is no charge for the reservation
• If the rental incurs additional organizational or other costs (e.g. setting up chairs) or property is broken or otherwise damaged during the rental, the costs will be charged to the renter
• The director of the library can decide on the free use of the space
• For paid space reservations, a rental agreement is drawn up between the subscriber and the library