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More information can be found on the page Usage Rules.

You can obtain a library card by proving your identity and committing to adhere to the library’s current usage rules. Written consent from a guardian is required for those under 15 years of age. You can also order a library card in advance through the Vanamo online library. See detailed instructions under the heading “Register as a Customer via Online Form” from this link. For those under 15, the guardian applies for the card, but the child can pick it up at the library.

Reservation and Renewal

You can reserve materials and renew your loans by visiting the library, calling, or using the Vanamo online library. There may be restrictions on reserving materials. Reservations are free of charge. The reservation must be collected within 7 days from the notification of arrival. A fee is charged for uncollected adult material reservations. The library may limit the number of reservations.

Loans can be renewed up to six times, provided there are no reservations placed on them. To use the online library services, you will need a library card and a personal PIN obtained from the library. You will be notified of an arrived reservation by letter, email, or text message.

Regional Transport

Materials borrowed from Janakkala libraries can be returned to libraries in Hämeenlinna or Hattula. Similarly, materials borrowed from these libraries can be returned to Janakkala library service points.

Acquisition Proposal

You can make an acquisition proposal for materials not included in the Janakkala municipal library’s collection. First, check the status via the Vanamo online library’s material search or at the library’s customer service. Please note that the acquisition process may take a long time, even months, depending on the work. All acquisition proposals are considered, but unfortunately, the library cannot fulfill all requests. You can submit an acquisition proposal through this link in the Vanamo online library.

Interlibrary Loan

Materials not included in the Janakkala municipal library’s collection can be obtained from other libraries in accordance with interlibrary loan regulations and the conditions set by the lending library. This service is chargeable. You can make an interlibrary loan request through this link via the Vanamo online library.

Home Service

The home service is a free additional service intended for residents who are unable to visit the library due to disability, illness, or old age.

Home service customers have access to:

• fiction and non-fiction
• audiobooks
• large print books
• music and language course recordings
• magazines
• movies

The home service delivers a bag of books to you once a month or as needed. You can also express preferences for materials you would like. Before the home service visit, a library staff member will call your home to take requests and reservations.

Contact person: Sami Korhonen or call the main library for inquiries.

Nepsy Corner

The Nepsy corner at the main library offers ideas for everyday situations for all families with children, especially those with neuropsychiatric (nepsy) traits. The goal of the Nepsy corner is to provide families with easy access to consolidated information, ideas, and strategies for smooth daily life.

The Nepsy corner contains information and materials related to nepsy topics, as well as a book list on the subject. You can get ideas on how to utilize visual support and find additional information. The book list includes nepsy-related books; both non-fiction and novels for children, teens, and adults.

Computers

Main Library

The main library has seven computers available for customer use. You can reserve computers when you visit the library or by calling.

• three adult computers (max 2 hours/day/person)
• two children’s and youth computers (max 1 hour/day/person)
• one 15-minute quick access computer (no reservation)

The two adult computers located on the upper floor are intended for use by individuals aged 18 and over. The adult computer on the lower floor and the 15-minute quick access computer are intended for those aged 16 and over.

Tervakoski Library

The Tervakoski library has three computers for customer use, one of which is a 15-minute quick access computer.

You can reserve computers when visiting the library or by calling.

Printing and Scanning

Main Library

At the main library, you can scan and print documents for a fee. Printing is available from three computers in the adult section. Please ask at the library’s customer service desk for the necessary amount of paper. Only at the customer service desk can you obtain color prints or copies.

Tervakoski Library

At the Tervakoski library, printing is available from three computers in the adult section. Only at the customer service desk can you obtain color prints or copies.

Self-Service Library

More information can be found on the Janakkala main library’s Self-Service Library page and the Tervakoski library’s Self-Service Library page.

Both the main library and the Tervakoski library allow you to visit independently during extended opening hours. You log into the self-service library using the reader device located next to the library’s external door. Place your library card in the reader and enter your four-digit PIN to unlock the door. The PIN is the same as that used for online library services and the self-service loan machine. Staff members assist customers with the use of the self-service library during service hours.

For users under 15 years of age, a guardian’s signed agreement is required to use the self-service library. The agreement must be signed on-site at the library during customer service hours.

Rental of Facilities

The Janakkala municipal library rents spaces to external parties for various events. More information can be found on the page Rental of Facilities. The event organizer must comply with the facility usage conditions, which you can view from this link. You can browse the availability of library spaces in the Timmi calendar.

Inquiries and reservations can be made with Tarja Savolainen or Ulla Kapanen.

Items for Loan

You can find all the items available for loan from the Vanamo online library’s material search. Some items are intended for use only in the library and cannot be borrowed.

Sports Equipment Loan Office

You can borrow sports equipment with your library card from the main library and Tervakoski library.
For more information about the sports equipment loan office and tips via video.