Turku City Library is forced to limit four branch libraries’ self-service hours on weekends from August 11th on.
In future Hirvensalo, Ilpoinen and Yli-Maaria libraries will be open for self-service Friday through Sunday from 7 am to 6 pm, and Runosmäki library Saturday and Sunday from 7 am to 4 pm.
Branch libraries’ self-service times were limited for a definite period for disruptive behavior earlier this year. Restrictions made the situation better, but returning to longer self-service times brought the old problems back.
Self-service times limited to daytime hours hopefully will bring down nuisance and disturbance. According to statistics books are checked out less on Saturday and Sunday evening self-service hours than at other times. Therefore shortening self-service hours will have little impact on library use.
Branch libraries’ self-service hours from August 11th 2025 on are:
- Hirvensalo, Ilpoinen and Yli-Maaria
Mon-Thu 7.00–21.00
Fri-Sun 7.00–18.00 - Runosmäki
Mon-Fri 7.00–20.00
Sat and Sun 7.00–16.00 - Aunela, Nummi, Paattinen, Vasaramäki
Mon-Sun 7.00–21.00