Info Gloria advise center serves remotely

09.04.2020

Information on coronavirus in different languages on the webpages of the city, also through videos

Information on the coronavirus can be found on the webpages of the City of Jyväskylä in several languages. Due to the coronavirus situation Info Gloria advise center serves remotely.

06.04.2020

Jyväskylä will continue to compensate for families' day care fees till 11 August

The City of Jyväskylä and its day care services have extended the period for which they will pay compensation for day care fees to 11 August, 2020.

Mankola is one of the schools where school food will be delivered

06.04.2020

Jyväskylä has chosen the schools that will distribute school food, families will receive a Wilma message asking about their need for food

In Jyväskylä, school food will be distributed regionally next week. Families will receive a Wilma message early this week at the latest where they will be asked about their need for food.

01.04.2020

Coronavirus restrictions on the City’s day care services will continue till 13 May

As announced by the government on 30 March, coronavirus restrictions on day care and education services will continue till 13 May, 2020. The City of Jyväskylä will continue to compensate for coronavirus closures, following the principles outlined by the government. Day care and pre-primary education will continue to be provided at the day care centres that are still open and in family day care groups.

07.04.2020

Support for families during the coronavirus pandemic – do not hesitate to ask for help

Many families are worried and burdened because of the coronavirus pandemic. This has also been seen in the City’s child welfare helpline, where the number of calls has increased. However, many of the calls have had to do e.g., with child custody and visiting rights, in which case the calls should rather have been addressed to e.g., family counselling centres or child welfare supervisors.

07.04.2020

Support for families during the coronavirus pandemic – do not hesitate to ask for help

03.04.2020

Jyväskylä will start delivering food to students in basic education next week

Jyväskylä has started to make arrangements to deliver food to students. The decision was made when the government announced that restrictions and closures at Finnish schools will continue till at least 13 May.

01.04.2020

As of 2 April, paying by cash will no longer be possible on Linkki buses

As of Thursday, 2 April, only the Waltti Travel Card or mobile tickets can be used when paying for journeys on Linkki buses. This is to reduce the use of cash and to lower the risk of spreading the coronavirus and to minimise contacts between passengers and drivers.

31.03.2020

Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone

Where can I see my loans? How can I borrow an E-book? How are E-audiobooks used? During the coronavirus pandemic, Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone.

31.03.2020

Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone

Where can I see my loans? How can I borrow an E-book? How are E-audiobooks used? During the coronavirus pandemic, Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone.

31.03.2020

Clarifications on Jyväskylä’s day care arrangements

As of Tuesday, 31 March, only 34 of Jyväskylä’s day care centres remain open. This means that about 290 children will have to be moved to “new” day care centres. The new centres will be near the children’s homes, and the children, an average of 9 children per group, will be taken care of by familiar personnel.

30.03.2020

As of 30 March, customers are advised to contact Kyllö Medical Aid and Supplies Services by phone

As of Monday, 30 March, customers are advised to contact Kyllö Medical Aid and Supplies Services by phone. Earlier, customers were able to come to Kyllö Health Centre during the opening hours. The purpose of the new arrangements is to protect customers from the coronavirus, a great number of them belonging to at-risk groups.

30.08.2019

Meetings over coffee with decision-makers continue

Jyväskylä will continue its public meetings over coffee between residents, officeholders and municipal decision-makers. In autumn 2019 elected representatives and officials of the City of Jyväskylä will visit on 4 September in Korpilahti , on 18 September in Palokka on 9 October in Tikkakoski and on 6 November in Kuokkala.

30.03.2020

As of 30 March, customers are advised to contact Kyllö Medical Aid and Supplies Services by phone

19.02.2020

Family classes a great way to prepare for the birth of your baby

Family coaching in English for first-time families will start in Jyväskylä - residents in other parts of the region are also welcome.

17.03.2020

The Craft Museum of Finland closes exhibitions starting Tue 17th of March

In line with the Government's policy, the Craft Museum of Finland will be closed from Tuesday 17 March 2020 to prevent the spread of the corona virus.

16.12.2019

Modern Finnish tapestry takes a stand, lives, and breathes according to its maker

The joint exhibition of four famous Finnish textile artists Ariadna Donner, Soile Hovila, Aino Kajaniemi and Inka Kivalo in Craft Museum of Finland 4.1.-17.5.2020 brings out the variety of modern tapestries beautifully. The tapestries in the exhibition represent different techniques, approaches and styles according to their artists.

23.07.2019

Finn-Bangla Cultural Event 2019 in Jyväskylä on 27 -28 July

The Finn-Bangla Cultural Event is an annual gathering and sport event that brings together Bangladeshis living in various Finnish cities. The event is organized on 27 - 28 July at the Huhtasuo fields (Kangasvuorentie 18). Spectators interested in this event can see different sporting activities, including cricket, at the Huhtasuo fields from 9 to19 on Saturday and Sunday. Altogether 18 teams from different cities will come to play cricket, of which two are from Jyväskylä. The Finn-Bangla Cultural Event is free and open to public.

10.02.2020

Two new self-service libraries launched in Jyväskylä, age restrictions lifted

Palokan ja Vaajakosken aluekirjastojen aukioloajat laajenevat merkittävästi maanantaista 3.2.2020 alkaen. Kirjastot ovat avoinna omatoimikirjastoina varsinaisten palveluaikojen ulkopuolella aamuisin, iltaisin, viikonloppuisin ja pyhinä. Myös omatoimikirjastoaikojen ikäraja on poistunut.