Joensuu has eleven libraries with the Main Library as the flagship. The use of libraries is free of charge. Libraries lend books, audio books, music, musical notes, films, games, magazines and newspapers. In addition, there is material dedicated for the children and youth. Libraries also organise exhibitions and events.

Libraries in Joensuu Region and in whole North Karelia work together and share collections. They also offer a joint online service under the brand “Vaarakirjastot”.

Libraries in central Joensuu

• Joensuu main library, Koskikatu 25
• Karsikko, Kettuvaarantie 28
• Nepenmäki, Kärpänkatu 7
• Rantakylä, Pataluodonkatu 2

Libraries in rural Joensuu

• Eno, Alapappilantie 6 d
• Heinävaara, Isäntäläntie 1
• Kiihtelysvaara, Aprakkatie 2
• Pyhäselkä/Hammaslahti, Opettajantie 3 a
• Reijola, Urheilupuistontie 2
• Tuupovaara, Rekijoentie 3
• Uimaharju, Honkajoentie 2

Library busses

There are two library busses, so called mobile libraries, in Joensuu. Bus ”Mysteeri” operates on the route Joensuu–Kiihtelysvaara–Pyhäselkä and bus ”Runo-Antti” the route Kontiolahti–Eno.