Guided library visits for groups

The children’s department’s program offerings focus on grades 1-3 of elementary school. However, you can choose any program, and we will tailor it to suit each age group. Each program session also includes borrowing.

Preschools

We listen to stories and discuss together, watch puppet theater, and get to know the library.

1st grades

We get to know the library, learn to borrow and return books, and take care of them. We listen to stories, watch puppet theater, get to know the reading diploma, and receive reading tips for poetry and narrative literature.

2nd grades

We learn to find materials to borrow from both fiction and non-fiction books. We receive reading tips for poetry and narrative literature, listen to stories, and watch puppet theater.

3rd grades

We learn to find materials to borrow through the online library. We receive reading tips for poetry and narrative literature, listen to stories, and watch puppet theater.

5th grades

We create video recommendations for classmates in groups.

6th grades

We create book recommendations with a partner for our buddy class.

For all elementary schools

Reading diplomas and literature diplomas

The purpose of the reading diploma lists and assignments is to encourage more reading. As a reading diploma participant, you will receive a diploma as a reward for your reading hobby at the end of the school year. You will receive a literature diploma at the end of the sixth grade if you have completed four reading diplomas during elementary school. You can find information about reading diplomas, book lists, and assignments at this link.

Class sets

Class sets are book packages intended for schools in Janakkala. Each class set contains at least 25 copies of the same book.

Class card (also for preschools)

Teachers can obtain a library card for borrowing classroom books and class sets. Preschools can obtain a group-specific library card.

Material packages (also for preschools)

Teachers and preschool staff can order a material package on a desired topic from the library. If the library bus visits the school/preschool, we will deliver the materials directly. By arrangement, you can also pick up the material package from the main library or Tervakoski library.

Cultural path (also for preschools)

The cultural path is a shared cultural education plan for Janakkala’s schools and preschools, a tool for equal and accessible culture. The cultural path serves as a tool to schedule various culture and art content in the daily life of preschools and schools. You can learn more about the Cultural Path at this link.

Nepsy corner

The nepsy corner in the main library offers ideas for everyday situations for all families with children, especially for families with children exhibiting neuropsychiatric (nepsy) traits. The goal of the nepsy corner is to provide families with easy and consolidated information, ideas, and methods to support smooth daily life.

The nepsy corner includes nepsy-related information and materials as well as a related book list. You can get ideas on how to utilize visual support and where to find more information. The book list features nepsy-themed books, including both non-fiction and novels for children, youth, and adults.

Story hours

During story hours, we read a story, sing, and play. Reading aloud is a gift to a child!

At the main library:

• Thursdays at 9:15-10 in the Story Room of the main library.
• The first story hour of the year is on January 16, 2025!

At Tervakoski library

• Every other Wednesday at Tervakoski library.
• The first story session of the autumn is on September 11, 2024.

Book recommendations

Book recommendations are a way to encourage reading and present books in an appealing way. You can order elementary school book recommendations from the children’s department’s Sanna Salonen or Ulla Kapanen. You can order book recommendations for upper grades and high school from the adult department’s Tarja Savolainen or Liisa Koskinen. You can inquire about book recommendations in Tervakoski from Taina Haukoranta.

Puppet theater