Turku Main Library, Turku

Turku Main Library is the chief branch of Turku City Library. The library is approximately 8,500 m².

Turku Main Library currently occupies three buildings: the old and new buildings and a former office building for the governor built in 1818 which is now Café Sirius. There is a walkway which connects the three buildings, going from old building past the café to the new building. The reference, magazine and the children's and young adults sections are located in the new building. After renovation was complete in 2008, the fiction, art and music sections can be found in the old building.

Five works of art were acquired for the library: Saara Ekström's ornamental Alkukirjain (Initial Letter) spreads out on the walls of the main hall, and her video work Aakkoset (the Alphabet) can be seen at the Reading Corner of the hall. The sculpture Visual Vortex- Passge of Events by Hans-Christian Berg is situated in the showcase by the main entrance. Vestigia by Hilkka Könönen is situated at the News Square. Hetkinen (Moment) by Ann Sundholm shines its light on the main hall. Merja Pitkänen has realised sculpture installation Esiintymä (Occurrence) at the library cafe Sirius. These pieces are a part of the Wäinö Aaltonen Museum of Art collection for the City of Turku.