The Alajärvi city library is the main municipal library of the city of
Alajärvi in
Finland
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.
The first public library in Alajärvi was established in 1866, and operated as an adjunct to the
Alajärvi church.
The current library was built in 1991 and opened to public in 1992. It is notable for being based on an original 1966 design by the Finnish
architect
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Alvar Aalto
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, although it was only completed after his death in 1976 by architects working in the Aalto design bureau.
Alajärvi is home to eight buildings designed by Aalto, with the library forming part of the Aalto-designed public and
administrative buildings complex.
See also
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Alajärvi administrative centre
References
External links
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Alvar Aalto buildings
Alajärvi
Buildings and structures in South Ostrobothnia
Libraries in Finland
Library buildings completed in 1991
Libraries established in 1866
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