You can become a library customer by filling in a customer details form and proving your identity.

• Anyone under 15 years of age needs the written consent of a guardian to obtain a card.
• The first library card is free.
• The Joroinen library card is valid at all Lumme libraries.
• The customer commits to following the library’s rules of use.

Library rules of use (pdf)
Statement on the processing of personal data (pdf)
Lumme libraries privacy statement (pdf)
Information request form (pdf)

• Borrow materials (printed and e-materials).
• Use remotely accessible e-materials acquired by the library, such as films and magazines.
• Use the library’s facilities for studying, meetings and recreation.
• Reserve materials free of charge from any Lumme library and pick them up at your home library.
• Use the library’s open network connection.
• Use the library’s workstations (reservations by phone 0400 176 166).
• Order interlibrary loans from libraries other than Lumme libraries. Interlibrary loans are subject to an interlibrary loan fee and a fee charged by the sending library.

The library’s home delivery service is intended for customers for whom visiting the library or the mobile library is difficult due to age or illness. Once a month, the library puts together a library bag for the home delivery customer; a volunteer support person can also take care of delivering and returning it.

The home delivery service is free of charge. Ask for more information from the library, tel. 0400 176 166 or kirjasto@joroinen.fi.

Sports equipment can be borrowed from the library, such as

• frisbees
• bicycles
• a pickleball set (four paddles, balls and a net)
• tennis rackets and balls
• two pairs of cross-country snowshoes and poles
• two pairs of adult and two pairs of children’s snowshoes and poles
• a massage roller

Many groups visit the libraries. If you would like to come with your own association or other group to get to know the library’s services, contact the library. A library representative can also visit your group.

The library can be your partner in organising various events and occasions. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

The meeting room is available Mon–Fri 16.00–22.00 and Sat–Sun 7.00–22.00. During school working hours the room serves as a classroom. During school holidays the space is available every day 7–22.

Use of the space is free of charge for Joroinen associations and organisations. Commercial operators pay a price for the use of the space as decided by the technical board.

You can reserve the meeting room from the library customer service. The key to the meeting room is collected from customer service.

The Joroinen library has customer computers on which you can use electronic services. Electronic identification requires your own online banking codes or a mobile certificate. Staff will guide you in using the computers but cannot help with filling in electronic applications.

Printing price list

• A4 black and white €0.20
• A4 colour €0.40
• A3 black and white €0.40
• A3 colour €0.80
• Scanning to e-mail or a memory stick is free of charge.

You can buy a printing card from the library, with which you can make prints and copies independently during self-service hours.

Kela services in the mobile library

Kela matters can be handled in the regional mobile library Jasso Toenperä on Wednesdays 8.00–9.00 at the library and at all mobile library stops according to the timetable. The mobile library provides Kela forms and advice, and you can leave forms there. There is no remote connection to Kela in the vehicle. The service point operation at the library ended on 31 December 2023.

The devices are shared by the Joroinen, Juva and Rantasalmi libraries. You can reserve the devices from customer service. It is advisable to allow 4–5 days for transporting the equipment.

• With the VHS cassette digitisation device you can digitise VHS recordings to DVD format. A DVD RW or DVD R disc is suitable; bring your own disc.
• With the photo scanner you can also digitise slide and photo negatives.
• With the book scanner you can digitise books.

You can send feedback and acquisition suggestions either to the library’s e-mail or to the staff’s e-mail addresses. You can also leave feedback through the customer interface of the library system.