- Type
- Library
- Environment
- Indoor
- Age
- 2-12 years
- Price
- Free
- Estimated visit
- 30-120 min
Lippulaiva Library suits families who need a warm, easy-to-reach indoor stop in Espoonlahti. Libraries are places to relax, read, play, and enjoy computer, console, and board games. At Lippulaiva, a library visit can combine a living-room-like space, an open community kitchen, a makerspace, events, and a shopping-centre.
At a glance
- Age fit
- 2-12 years
- Price snapshot
- Free
- Opening season
- Year-round
- Duration
- 30-120 min
- Toilets
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Partial
- Stroller-friendly
- Yes
- Parking ease
- Easy
- Travel estimate with HSL from my location
- Accessibility
- The parking hall has 10 accessible spaces; the main route is smooth and wide, with automatic doors. The third-floor library has lift access. Staff open the accessible toilet. The Merikarhunkuja 5 route has a steep slope and thresholds over 2 cm.
Plan your visit
- Practical notes
- The library is in the Lippulaiva city centre, which combines commercial services and a public-transport hub. The page lists a makerspace, printing, copying and scanning, bookable spaces, event organising, and art exhibition options. Children's events change, so check the current programme before going.
- Opening-hours notes
- Current standard hours are Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00 and Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00. Hours can change around public holidays, holiday periods, and shopping-centre exceptions, so check same-day information from Espoo or Helmet before going.
- Booking notes
- A normal library visit does not require booking. Bookable spaces, some makerspace services, and workshops may require a separate reservation.
- Price notes
- The library visit, borrowing, and most basic services are free. Printing, copying, bookable spaces, or possible event materials may cost extra.
- Age notes
- Suitable for all ages as a reading, play, or game break. The makerspace and some events work better for school-age children.
- Seasonal notes
- The library works year-round. Event, makerspace, and bookable-space availability can vary by season.
- Weather notes
- A good indoor option for rain, cold, or windy weather. It also works as a cooling break on hot days.