Literary events

Äänekoski's libraries regularly organize various literary events open to everyone. Such are e.g. children's story lessons, embroidery evenings and reading circles, expert lectures, theme weeks and digital guidance events. In addition, every year well-known authors visit Koskela's literary matinee.

Information on upcoming events and changes will be given, e.g. Äänekoski library Facebook- pages, Instagram and the city in the event calendar. In fairy tale classesja at literary partiesalso has its own pages, where you can find the most up-to-date information about the season's events.

Short story hooks

Äänekoski main library organizes a short story hook once a month.
Everyone is welcome to listen to short stories read aloud with a cup of coffee and, if they wish, their own craft.
Kari Taipale, known from the Äänekoski theater, reads short stories.

Novellikoukku will meet in the spring of 2025:

Thu 16.1. from 17.30:18.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX
Thu 13.2. from 17.30:18.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX
Thu 20.3. from 17.30:18.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX
Thu 10.4. from 17.30:18.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX
Thu 22.5. from 17.30:18.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX

Koskela literature matinee - author visits

A literary matinee has been organized in Äänekoski since 1963. The matinee is organized in cooperation by Äänekoski city library and Koskela college. In the matinee, there will also be music performances by the students of the Ala-Keitele music college, a book sale and coffee service. Authors who participated in the matinee over the years:

2024	Ville-Juhani Sutinen, Kristiina Vuori, Mikko Porvali
2023	Outi Salovaara, Jari Järvelä, Rosa Liksom
2022	JP Koskinen, Aki Ollikainen, Tuire Malmstedt
2021	Kersti Juva, Aki Ollikainen, Milla Ollikainen, Joonatan Tola

2019	Johanna Venho, Antti Heikkinen, Antti Rönkä, Marjo Steffansson
2018	Elisabet Aho, Mari Mörö, Mikko Porvali
2017	Anneli Kanto, Roope Lipasti, Raija Oranen
2016	Virpi Hämeen-Anttila, Risto Isomäki, Laura Lähteenmäki
2015	Päivi Jokitalo, Taina Latvala, Pasi Pekkola, Mauri Paasilinna
2014	Kati Tervo, Risto and Ritva Lehmusoksa, Timo Sandberg, Tuula-Liina Varis
2013	Johanna Sinisalo, Mikko Rimminen, Reidar Palmgren
2012	Aki Ollikainen, Petri Tamminen, Anna Kortelainen
2011	Reijo Honkonen, Pasi Lönn, Mia Vänskä

2010	Riitta Jalonen, Paula Havaste, Petri Tamminen
2009	Marko Kilpi, Pirjo Hassinen, Markku Ropponen
2008	Kaarina Valoaalto, Anne-Maria Kuopio, Keijo Siekkinen
2007	Matti Rönkä, Simo Hämäläinen, Maarit Verronen
2006	Seija Tuohesmaa, Tuija Tiitinen, Petri Tamminen, Ilkka Kylävaara
2005	Irja Rane, Leena Lehtolainen, Jussi Siirilä, Ritva and Risto Lehmusoksa
2004	Irja Rane, Heikki Hietamies, Pirjo Manninen, Markku Turunen
2003	Irja Rane, Heikki Turunen, Seppo Jääskeläinen, Pirjo Rissanen
2002	Irja Rane, Markku Ropponen, Anu Kaipainen, Harri Tapper
2001	Sirkka-Liisa Sass, Marja-Leena Tiainen, Mauri Paasilinna
2000	Heikki Hietamies, Irja Rane, Sisko Istanmäki

1999	Mirjami Hietala, Hannu Raittila, Simo Hämäläinen
1998	Pirjo Hassinen, Tero Liukkonen, Alpo Ruuth
1997	Laila Hietamies, Sinikka Nopola, Harri Sirola
1996	Riitta Jalonen, Tuija Lehtinen, Juhani Mäkelä
1995	Reijo Honkonen, Leena Lehtolainen, Tommy Tabermann
1994	Anne Hänninen, Sakari Issakainen, Markku Ropponen
1993	Harri Tapper, Pirjo Hassinen, Viktor Stepakov, Dimitri Osebov
1992	Martti Kainulainen, Raija Oranen, Juhani Away
1991	Anna-Liisa Haakana, Lasse Lehtinen, Riitta Vartti
1990	Päivi Alasalmi, Simo Hämäläinen, Aulikki Oksanen

1989	Reijo Honkonen, Eeva Tikka, Pirjo Tuominen
1988	Sirkka Garam, Kirsti Manninen, Jukka Parkkinen
1987	Elina Karjalainen, Maaria Leinonen, Heikki Turunen
1986	Eve Joenpelto, Matti Paavilainen, Outi Pakkanen
1985	Arto Paasilinna, Hellevi Salminen, Keijo Siekkinen
1984	Olli Jalonen (in the library), Toivo Laakso
1983	Simo Hämäläinen, Eeva Kilpi, Leena Lander
1982	Orvokki Autio, Raimo Hämäläinen, Anu Seppälä
1981	Jukka Pakkanen, Kerttu-Kaarina Suosalmi
1980	Eeva Illoinen, Aarno Kellberg, Satu Marttila

1979	Lauri Uusihakimo, Liisa Laukkarinen, Juha Nummining
1978	Anne Hänninen, Vuokko Niskanen, Juhaby Peltonen
1977	Leo Kalervo, Mirjam Kälkäjä, Pirjo Manninen
1976	Keijo Siekkinen, Eino Säisä, Irja Virtanen
1975	Martti Joenpolvi, Matti Paavilainen, Kaari Utrio
1974	Raimo Hämäläinen, Eeva Joenpelto, Kalevi Kalemaa, Heikki Turunen
1973	Laila Hietamies, Venny Kontturi, Pentti Saaritsa
1972	Eeva Kilpi, Alpo Ruuth, Tommy Tabermann
1971	Eila Pennanen, Mikko Niskanen
1970	Marja Luukkonen, Pentti Saarikoski, Lassi Sinkkonen

1969	Anu Kaipainen, Martti Kurjensaari, Tytti Parras
1967	Tuukka Kangasluoma, Eeva Kilpi, Iikka Vuotila
1965	Lauri Pakkala, Pekka Piirto, Lauri Viita
1964	Iiris Kähäri, Pekka Lounela, Arvo Turtiainen
1963	Tuomas Anhava, Martti Larni, Jouko Tyyri

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Search, reservations and personal loans

Materials can be ordered with a free reservation from any library in your municipality or from Keski library to the nearest library. You can make a reservation in the online library (you need a Keski library card and PIN code) or ask the staff to make one

Äänekoski main library

The main library of the city of Äänekoski is located in the center of the Äänekoski agglomeration. The library has up-to-date and versatile loanable material as well as an expert advice and information service.

Suolahti library

The Suolahti library is located in the center of the Suolahti settlement. The library's lending hall has space for holding small-scale exhibitions. The library's newsroom has a separate entrance and longer opening hours.

Sumiainte library

The Sumiainen library is located in the center of the settlement, in a separate building in the grounds of the Sumiainen school. The library has a lending room, magazine room, customer computer, copier-printer and wireless network for customers.

Kongingkanka library

The Konginkankaa library is located in a commercial property in the center of the agglomeration. The library also has a newspaper reading room and a customer computer, as well as an open wireless network. The lending hall has space for holding small-scale exhibitions.

Exceptional opening hours of libraries

This page has collected additional information about exceptional opening hours of libraries, e.g. on public holidays.

Self-employed hours

Some of Äänekoski's libraries are open separately during customer service hours, when staff are present, and in addition during extended self-service hours without staff. The library premises can be accessed by logging in with a KESKI library card.

Most booked and new

The most booked top 10 books and novelties from the adult, youth and children's sections. All materials that arrived at the libraries during the previous month in the downloadable new catalog.

Selection of library material

The selection of materials is governed by the Public Libraries Act. According to the law, the public library must promote the population's equal opportunities for education and culture, the availability and use of information, as well as the culture of reading and multi-literacy.

Literary events

Äänekoski's libraries regularly organize various literary events open to everyone. Such are e.g. children's story lessons, embroidery evenings, expert lectures, theme weeks and digital guidance events.

Reading circles

A reading circle meets once a month in both Äänekoski and Suolahti libraries. In the reading circles of both libraries, a different theme is always followed for six months, to which all the books are related. The reading circles are led by Mari Moisio.

Story time

Äänekoski's libraries organize fairy tale classes open to everyone throughout the year. Storytelling classes are held regularly at the main library during the winter season, and occasionally at nearby libraries. Information about fairy tale classes can always be found in the city's event calendar...

Magazine collections and magazines

A comprehensive collection of newspapers and magazines can be read in the Äänekoski libraries' magazine rooms. Magazines can be borrowed for 14 days (the latest issue is not borrowed). The main library and Suolahti library have separate entrances to the magazine rooms.

Accessibility library Celia's audio books

Is reading the text difficult for you, for example, due to dyslexia, muscle disease or impaired vision? An audiobook can help when reading plain text is difficult.

Library card and rules

KESKI libraries use a common library card. The first library card is free of charge, you can get it by filling out and signing the library card form and presenting a photo ID (e.g. driver's license, passport) at the library.

Information technology services

Libraries offer desktop computers for customer use as well as possibilities for printing, copying and scanning. Scanning is free of charge, copies and prints are chargeable (price below.

Kindergarten and school visits

The library invites kindergartens, elementary and middle schools, and secondary schools for guided visits. During these visits, you get to know the library's services, collections and information search, and you are advised to read a variety of things, from picture books to non-fiction books.

Remote service

The library's remote service transmits material from other libraries and archives that is not available in the collections of Keski libraries. We serve both private individuals and other libraries.

Nepsy shelves

All libraries in Äänekoski have their own Nepsy shelf, where you can find books related to the topic and information about Nepsy matters.

Clear books

Reference books are easy to read. All libraries have reference books.

Library in plain language

This page tells about the library and how to use it in plain language.

Äänekoski print products on sale

The lovely and popular Äänekoski print products are on sale at the Äänekoski main library and art museum. The print was designed by Kaisla Kujanpää, a designer from Äänekoski, and the name of the pattern is "City in nature's lap".