Library 10 is a modern library in the centre of Helsinki. In addition to having a broad collection of musical recordings, the library is equipped with versatile computer workstations. Library 10’s 800 m2 of public space welcomes approximately 50 000 customers per month and is Helsinki’s most popular library. The library is open on a daily basis for a total of 78 hours each week. The statistics of Library 10’s users are much different than other branches; 60% of users are men and 60% are under the age of 30.

Of the customers that frequent Library 10, about half come to loan items from the library. What is interesting, however, is what the other half does. While some come to read newspapers and surf the net, a growing number of customers are coming to make their own music, or then to see and hear the works created by other customers in the form of exhibitions and performances.

Meetingpoint operates in tandem with Library 10 and is a part of the Helsinki City Library system. However, its customer base is not limited to just library users.  All age groups are welcomed from anywhere in the world. Though it is a part of the Helsinki City Library and primarily serves those customers, it often provides services to people who do not even have a library card.

Meetingpoint has multimedia computer workstations along with a video editing workstation that library customers can book in advance. These workstations have professional photo editing tools and scanners. With those customers can edit their own videos and images and publish them on social media sites such as YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, etc.  Meetingpoint and Library 10 both have ‘drop by’ computers that are available for quick visits. Meetingpoint also holds a variety of scheduled classes and has 12 laptops available that are arranged in sets of 6 pairs for easy tutelage. The unit functions as a centre of know-how for electronic services, digital materials and mobile services.