Guided library visits for groups

The children’s department programme offering focuses on primary school grades 1–3. However, you can choose any package from the programme offering and we will tailor it to suit each age group. Each programme session also includes borrowing.

Daycares

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

1st grades

We get to know the library, learn how to borrow and return items and how to take care of books. We listen to stories, watch puppet theatre, get introduced to the reading diploma and receive reading recommendations from both poetry and fiction.

2nd grades

We learn to find borrowable items from both fiction and non-fiction. We receive reading recommendations from both poetry and fiction, listen to stories and watch puppet theatre.

3rd grades

We learn to find borrowable items through the online library. We receive reading recommendations from both poetry and fiction, listen to stories and watch puppet theatre.

5th grades

Create a group video book recommendation for classmates.

6th grades

Work in pairs to give a book recommendation to the buddy class.

For all primary schools

Reading diplomas and literature diplomas

The purpose of the reading diploma lists and assignments is to encourage more reading. As a participant in the reading diploma you will receive a diploma at the end of the school year as a reward for your reading hobby. You receive a literature diploma at the end of 6th grade if you have completed four reading diplomas during primary school. Information about the reading diplomas, book lists and assignments can be found at this link.

Class sets

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

Class card (also for daycares)

Teachers can receive a library card for borrowing desk books and class sets. Daycares can receive a group library card.

Material packages (also for daycares)

Teachers and daycare staff can order a material package from the library on a topic of their choice. If the mobile library visits the school/daycare, we will deliver the materials to you. By arrangement you can also pick up the material package from the main library or from Tervakoski library.

Cultural Path (also for daycares)

The Cultural Path is a joint cultural education plan for Janakkala’s schools and daycares, a tool for equal and accessible culture. The Cultural Path serves as a tool to help schedule various cultural and art contents into the everyday life of daycares and schools. You can learn about the Cultural Path at this link.

Nepsy corner

The main library’s Nepsy corner contains ideas for everyday situations for all families with children and especially for families with children who have neuropsychiatric (nepsy) traits. The aim of the Nepsy corner is to provide families with easy and consolidated information as well as ideas and practical tools to support a smooth everyday life.

The Nepsy corner collects information and materials on nepsy topics and a related book list. From the Nepsy corner you can get ideas, for example, on how to use visual support and where to find more information. The book list includes nepsy-related books; both non-fiction and novels for children, young people and adults.

Storytime sessions

At storytime sessions a story is read aloud, songs are sung and games are played. Reading aloud is a gift to a child!

The storytime sessions open to everyone at both the main library and the Tervakoski library are on hold until further notice.

Book recommendations

Book recommendations are about encouraging reading and presenting books in an appealing way. You can order primary school book recommendations from Sanna Salonen at the main library’s children’s department or from Marjukka Toivola. In Tervakoski, ask for primary school book recommendations from Taina Haukoranta. For lower secondary school and upper secondary school book recommendations you can order from Ulla Koskunen at the main library’s children’s and youth department or from Marisa Sarapuu at the Tervakoski library.

Puppet theatre