theLibrary for Audiovisual Culture (formerly: KAVI Library) is the main special library for film and audiovisual culture in Finland.

The library holds books, journals, and archive material on the history, aesthetics, theory, and personalia of cinema, television, and radio. 

Street address:

Kaikukatu 2 C (2nd floor), 00530 Helsinki

Opening hours:

Monday: 12-18

Tuesday-Thursday : 12-16

 Books can also be returned at the Kuvi (Finnish Arts and Culture Agency) reception on the 6th floor, Mon – Fri 9-16.

Please note that the telephone number and e-mail address for the library have changed as of 1 January, 2026:

Tel. 029 524 9121

Email: kirjasto@kuvi.fi