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

• The library will be taking part in the ‘Kuule mua!’ wellbeing event for young people on Wednesday 2 September from 16.00 to 20.00.
• An author’s evening at Alastaro Library on Tuesday 29 September at 6 pm: children’s and young adult author Mari Kujanpää will talk about her books and the writing process.
• Orvokki Rinne’s exhibition ‘Safety nets for premature babies and pot holders made from fishing line’ is on display in the main library’s showcase until the end of August.
• Walk-in therapy for people under 29 on even-numbered weeks on Tuesdays from 5 pm. to 7 pm. 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.

15 Sept at 12: Merja Mäki: Ennen lintuja
6 Oct at 12: Riko Saatsi: Yönistujat
17 Nov at 12: Elli Salo: Keräilijät
15 Dec at 12: Antti Hurskainen: Suntio

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 5.30 pm in the Main Library.The Book Tips for Circulation -reading circles:

9 Sept at 5.30 pm
14 Oct at 5.30 pm
11 Nov at 5.30 pm
9 Dec at 5.30 pm

The Alastaro book club meets once a month on Mondays at 1 p.m. at the Alastaro library. Everyone is welcome to join.

21 Sep at 1.00 pm: Paula Nivukoski: Mainingin varjo (2020)
19 Oct at 1.00 pm: Asko Sahlberg: Irinan kuolemat (2015)
16 Nov at 1.00 pm: Annie Ernaux: Vuodet (2021)
14 Dec at 1.00 pm: Julien Sandrel: Toinen elämäni (2022)

Regular events

Studia Generalia -lecture series

The Studia Generalia -lecture series takes place in the Main Library’s on Thursdays at 5.30. Admission is free, no pre-registration required. The lectures are organised in co-operation between the Main Library and the Loimaa Workers’ College.

• 24 Sep at 5.30 pm: The Secrets of Japanese Cuisine, Dr Merja Karppinen
  
• 12 Nov Sep at 5.30 pm: The Rusthollars of Loimaa, MA Sami Männistö

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.

Novel hooks of Main Library:
Wed 2 Sept at 6 pm
Wed 7 Oct at 6 pm
Wed 4 Nov at 6 pm
Wed 2 Dec at 6 pm

Novel hooks of Hirvikoski Library:
Thu 17 Sept at 4.30 pm
Thu 22 Oct at 4.30 pm
Thu 19 Nov at 4.30 pm
Thu 17 Dec at 4.30 pm

Library Walk

Library Walks begin with a group exercise session lasting around half an hour, led by an instructor from Loimaa’s sports services. Activities may include, for example, chair exercises, balance training or book-based exercises. Mobility limitations or the use of assistive devices are no barrier to participation. Afterwards, library staff will guide participants through the library’s services.

The library walk takes place on the first Thursday of every month in the Elers Room at the Main Library at 10.00.

3 Sept at 10.00 am.
1 Oct at 10.00 am.
5 Nov at 10.00 am.
3 Dec at 10.00 am.

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.