In Finland, a public library is a service open to everyone and mostly free of charge. In libraries you can read books and magazines, listen to music, use a computer, work, study or hang out. You can also borrow books, magazines, music recordings, language courses and other material to take home.
The city library of Imatra is part of the joint Heili group of libraries in South Karelia. You can do business with a Heili library card in all the libraries in Kimpa.
Become a customer
You need a library card so that you can borrow books and other material at home and use the library's electronic services. You can get your own Heili library card at any public library in South Karelia. You need a photo ID with you, for example a passport or driver's license. The reception center's resident card and residence permit card are also valid. A person under the age of 15 can also have a KELA card without a picture. You must also have an address in Finland.
The first library card is free. If your card is lost, a new card costs 2 euros. Report the loss of the card to the library immediately.
The child can have his own library card. There is no minimum age. A child under the age of 15 needs a guardian's consent for a card.
The community, such as a daycare center or a school, can get access community card. A responsible person must be named for the community card.
When you receive your library card, you agree to follow the rules of use of Heili libraries.
Heilikirjastot.fi is a joint online library of Heili libraries. There you can find material and contact information for all libraries in South Karelia, reading recommendations, instructions and news about libraries.
You can log in to the online library with your Heili card ID (for example HEILI000000000) and a four-digit PIN code. You can get the code from the library staff. After logging in, you can see your customer information, renew your loan and make reservations for the loaned material. If your address or phone number changes, report the change in the online library or directly to the staff.
Once logged in, you can use the electronic library card. It works the same as a plastic card, the barcode of the card is just read on the screen of your smartphone. You can also add your children's library cards to your own user account. This way you can see and renew their loan with a single login.
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