Iisalmi City Library
The library is a place for events, knowledge and literacy for all ages. In the library you can spend time studying, reading, listening to music or playing. It is a place for hunger for information, spending time and meeting friends. The library car Pokkari serves customers in urban and rural areas.
The library of experiences
The library organizes events, cooperates with organizations and other actors, and serves special customers. Children and adults have the opportunity to participate in various events in the library, for example, a book author’s visitation and storytelling sessions. The library is actively involved in joint events in the city such as IpanaIisalmi scene and Ihmeiden Ilta (The Night of Wonders). Check out our events at the end of the page. The library develops its activities decisively through projects.
Fluently in the network
Library's online services offer the possibility to renew loans and book reservations. The services are available through the 24-hour Rutakko Online Library. The library offers e-books to customers free of charge through the Ellibs e-Book Collection. In Zinio you will find a comprehensive selection of foreign magazines whether you are interested in current affairs or leisure magazines. You can read ePress's domestic newspapers from the library's machines. At Naxos Music Library you can find almost 1.8 million tracks for listening. For access to e-material, you need a Library Card number and a password that you can get from the library's counseling department. For those interested in historical images in Iisalmi, visit the old photos of Digi.Kirjastot.fi. Surfing online is easy - use library online services.
Reading enthusiasm for all ages
Storytelling sessions are held for children on Fridays at 9.30 am at the library's delightful satusope - room. Those who have already learned to read can reserve an appointment to meet the reading dog and collect the stamps in their reading book. The adult reading circle and Neulekahvila Kirjakoukku give new tips and an opportunity for discussion for those interested in literature.
The professional staff will be happy to find reading for different needs. Ask or see our latest tips and events from the Rutakko Online Library.