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

• Tuula Ala-Klemi’s oil painting exhibition Years and Years at Alastaro Library until Fri 25.10.
  
• During the autumn holiday week 14-19 October, libraries will be hosting Harry Potter activities, including a search for magical creatures, quests and competitions.
  
• The autumn holiday week also marks the national Fairytale Day: The MLL Reading Grandmothers and Grandfathers will read fairy tales at the Main Library on Fri 18.10. at 10-11 am.

Reading groups meeting in the library

In an open reading circle, you read and discuss the book beforehand. The reading circle is led by Tarja Nikander. The reading group meets once a month at the main library on Tuesdays at 12 noon.
Open reading groups and books for autumn 2024:
Tue 3.9. at 12: Juha Itkonen: The Shining Light of the Moment (2012)
Tue 8.10. at 12: Jevhenija Kuznjetsova: Ask Mia (2022)
Tue 5.11. at 12: Alex Schulman: Hurry up, my love (2023)
Tue 3 Dec at 12: Sirpa Kähkönen: 36 urns: the history of being wrong (2023)

The Book Tips for Circulation reading circle gives and receives reading recommendations. The themes for the reading circle sessions are decided together, and the books presented are chosen according to these themes. The reading circle is led by Katja Isotalo, a library officer. The reading circle meets once a month on Wednesdays at 18:00 in the main library.

Autumn 2024 Circulation Tips for Circulation Reading Groups:
Wed 11.9. at 18
Wed 9.10. at 18
Wed 13.11. at 18
Wed 11.12. at 18

Regular events

Studia Generalia lecture series

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

• Thu 17.10. at 17.30 People’s stories from Loimaa in the past, FM Sami Männistö
  
• Thu 24.10. at 17.30 Caregiver music-making and musical will, Armi Haatanen and Leila Tanskanen
  
• Thu 21.11. at 17.30 Presidents as athletes, Kalle Virtapohja, PhD, non-fiction writer, sports journalist

Novel hook

Novel trailers are organised in the Main Library and Hirvikoski Library. Novel nights 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 or other story of his or her choice.

The Novel Hooks of the Main Library in autumn 2024:
Wed 4.9. at 18
Wed 2.10. at 18
Wed 6.11. at 18
Wed 4.12. at 18

Hirvikoski Library’s Novel Hooks in autumn 2024:
Tue 17.9. at 16.30
Tue 15.10. at 16.30
Tue 19.11. at 16.30
Tue 17.12. at 16.30

Fairytale moments

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.