Libraries organise events and exhibitions throughout the year in partnership with various partners. The Main Library and the Alastaro Library have facilities for exhibitions. For more information about organising an event or holding an exhibition, please contact the library.

News from

• Donate wool socks to strangers – Christmas sock collection at the Hirvikoski Library. Deliver socks to the library by Friday, December 12.
• Christmas mail for the elderly – Christmas card campaign at libraries from November 3 to December 4.
• Discussion group for immigrants at Hirvikoski Library on Mondays at 5 p.m. until December 15.
• Walk-in therapy for people under 29 on even-numbered weeks on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the main library’s story room (opposite the Elers room).

Reading groups

In An Open Reading Circle, you read the book beforehand and then discuss the book together. The reading circle is led by Tarja Nikander. The reading group meets once a month at the Main Library on Tuesdays at 12.
Open reading groups and books for autumn 2025:
December 16: Joel Haahtela: Sielunpiirtäjän ilta (2025)

The Book Tips for Circulation –reading circle gives and receives reading recommendations. The themes for the reading group sessions are decided together. The reading circle is led by Katja Isotalo, a library officer. The reading circle meets once a month on Wednesdays at 18 in the Main Library.
Autumn 2025 The Book Tips for Circulation -reading circles:
December 10.

Regular events

Studia Generalia -lecture series

The Studia Generalia -lecture series takes place in the Main Library’s on Thursdays at 17.30. Admission is free, no pre-registration required. The lectures are organised in co-operation between the Main Library and the Loimaa Workers’ College.

• Thu 15 Jan. Energy and well-being for light workers. Certified nutritionist Tuulikki Heikkilä.
  
• Thu 12 Feb. The arrival of the railway. FM Sami Männistö.
  
• Thu 12 Mar. Supercentenarians in Japan. Professor KTT Merja Karppinen.

Novel hook

Novel hooks are organised in the Main Library and Hirvikoski Library. Novel hooks are a time to make crafts and listen to short stories. You can also just come and listen. At each meeting, there is a rotating guest reader who reads a short story.

The Novel Hooks of the Main Library in autumn 2025:
Wed, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.

The Novel Hooks of the Hirvikoski Library in autumn 2025:
Thu, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m.

Storytimes

Storytimes can be held in all libraries at individually agreed times, for example for day-care groups. Contact your library!

Regular exhibitions

Loimaa Art Society’s picture of the month is on display in the Main Library.