News
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31.3.2020Where 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.
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31.3.2020Where 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.
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26.3.2020From Monday, 23 March, onwards, the youth workers of the City of Jyväskylä can be contacted via the Discord server from Monday to Friday at 16-20 and on Friday at 16-22.
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25.3.2020
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20.3.2020Jyväskylä City Library was shut down this week and will remain closed until at least 14 April. However, there is no need to panic because during the closure, loans will not be due and no overdue...
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19.3.2020
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17.3.2020The city libraries are closed as a measure to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The closure lasts until 13.4.
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17.3.2020In 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.
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16.3.2020The following sports facilites were closed down in Jyväskylä on 13 March due to coronavirus: Monitoimitalo, Hipposhalli, the main ice hockey stadium (LähiTapiola Areena) and the practice rink,...
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24.2.2020Plans are underway for creating a mountain biking and hiking trail that will circle around Jyväskylä. Due to cover roughly 58 kilometres, the trail is set to make use of existing cross-country ski...
Culture and leisure
Culture, physical recreation and nature are vital to our everyday wellbeing as citizens of Jyväskylä.
Compact city centre, vital urban areas, warm-spirited villages and varied rural surroundings create an attractive living environment. Päijänne, the second largest lake in Finland, is an essential part of Jyväskylä.
- Jyväskylä is a sporting paradise for all interested in physical well-being. The city encourages everyone from babies to the elderly to adopt an active lifestyle.
- In Jyväskylä, closeness to nature is combined with the rhythm of the city. You can live peacefully in the wild, near a densely populated area or the centre with a fascinating lake view, or right in the heart of the city – still near the green recreational areas.
- Jyväskylä is especially known for its rich variety of culture; museums, art exhibitions, concerts, events and theatre performances.