Homepage: www.keskraamatukogu.ee/muusika

The Music department is located on the ground floor of the main building (Estonia pst 8). It is the youngest department of Tallinn Central Library, opened on January 29, 2002. The department has an extensive collection meant for both studies and entertainment, covering a wide range of musical genres from classical to popular music in a variety of formats. The main items of the collection are:

• books about music and musicians in different languages
• sheet music
• music periodicals (including many magazines in English)
• audio recordings – mostly CDs but also LPs and some audiotapes
• music videos and films (not only musical films but also documentaries and feature films in different genres)
• console games (for Xbox 360)

All these items are available for online searching. The Music department also has an access to the electronic database Grove Music Online.

Services

• Home lending: books, sheet music, music periodicals, audio recordings and some videos.
• In-house use: some books and reference materials, some videos and all console games.
• Video room: houses up to 25 persons; contains all the necessary equipment for watching videos and playing console games. It is recommended to book the room in advance.
• Multimedia editing: a workstation with necessary equipment and programs for converting VHS to DVD and editing audio and video files. The service is free of charge, advance booking is required.
• Internet: 3 workstations are available for adults, 2 gaming computers for children; free WiFi is also available.
• Copying: photocopies of the materials, printing, scanning. More info: Charged services
• Reference services: reference questions are answered in person, over the telephone or via e-mail. Librarians also assist with the use of online catalogues and electronic databases.

The Music department also organizes concerts and musical performances, different competitions and exhibitions. Children’s events take place twice a month in the department’s children’s corner Mufila.

The mobile library is open to all readers. Collection is about 4000 items. There are recent items in Estonian and in Russian (most of them fiction), and also classical literature, including mandatory literature. It is possible to order books from the reserve stock. All books in the mobile library and its reserve stock can be found from the Online catalogue ESTER.

Tallinn Central Library’s library card applies in the mobile library. We have a lift for people in wheelchair.

More information: 5303 7737 (Mon-Thur, 13.00-18.30) or buss@nulltln.lib.ee
Renewing loans: 5303 7737 (Mon-Thur, 13.00-18.30), buss@nulltln.lib.ee or My ESTER

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Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

There are three computers with free access to the Internet in homelending and four workstations in the reading room. Word processing, spreadsheets and ID card reader is available in every computer.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).  

The professional film, photo, slide and document scanner  Canon CanoScan 9000F Mark I is at the disposal of the readers.

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

There are three computers with free access to the Internet. Office software is available in every computer.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

There are six computers with free access to the Internet. Office software and ID card reader is available in every computer. One computer workstation is equipped with a scanner.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

Children`s Department and Reading Room with eight computers and free access to the Internet are located on the second floor. Every computer is equipped with ID card reader. One workstation has attached image scanner.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing. More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

Children`s Department and Reading Room with thirteen computers and free access to the Internet are located on the second floor. Seven workplaces are for grownups and six for children.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).  

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

There are six computers with free access to the Internet.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).  

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

There are two computers with free access to the Internet. LibreOffice software is available in every computer.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).  

Comic Book collection. You will find a wide selection of comic books, mangas and graphic novels in English at Paepealse Library.

Link to e-catalog ESTER

Every month, on the last opening day, all branch libraries are closed for a clean-up day.

1. The Sewing Room

Highlighted Amenities

Internet and Wifi

Four internet workstations are located on the second floor of the library. Office software is available in every computer.

Bookings for computer use can be made online or by phone.

All departments and branch libraries provide free wireless Internet access. (for more information click here)

Copies and printing (B&W). More information Charged Services

Scanning. One internet workplace is equipped with a scanner. Readers can use it independantly free of charge or with the assistance from a librarian (0,20 € per page).  

The professional film, photo, slide and document scanner  Canon CanoScan 9000F Mark I is at the disposal of the readers.