Number of sistership established: 1

Country: Finland

Description: We are branch of public libraries. Haapajärvi town library includes the libraries of Haapajärvi and Pyhäjärvi and one mobile library, Haapavesi town library includes library of Haapavesi and one mobile library, then there are public libraries of Pyhäntä, Kärsämäki and Siikalatva. We have 27 librarians together and almost 32 000 inhabitants.

Type of library: Library service with branch libraries

Population served: Between 10.000 and 100.000

Current library programs:
  • Activities for children and young adults
  • Reading promotion
Activities you want to do with your sister library:
  • Exchange of ideas and expertise
  • Reading clubs

Languages spoken by staff: Finnish, Swedish e English

Languages spoken by patrons: Finnish, English

Preferred countries for cooperation: Ireland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Croatia

Searching partners for European program: No

Participating in any European Union program: Yes