What happens at the library after the doors close and the lights go out? Come find out! Welcome to the “Evening at the Tapiola Library” event. Here’s what’s in store... Fun group activities A quiet space for reading or other personal pursuits An evening snack Exploring the library after closing time Please register for the event in advance through the staff. There is room for 20 registered participants.
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
This Halloween Pointti will be holding a Halloween Party between 19:00 and 22:00. There will be a Halloween themed escape room, competitions, and other fun activities. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. The Halloween Party is intended for young people aged between the ages of 12 and 17, and is alcohol and drug free. The event is organised in cooperation with Espoo City’s Youth Services, and Espoo City Libraries. Entry is free, and only those who have a Nuori Espoo membership will be permitted to enter. The Nuori Espoo membership card is free and is available to all of those that visit Espoo’s youth centres. More information about the membership card can be found from https://www.espoo.fi/fi/nuoret/nuori-espoo-jasenkortti or you can apply for a card from https://nuoriespoojasenkortti.espoo.fi/hae
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities and they are free of charge. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Mankkaan koulun liikuntasali, Mankkaansuo 8 · Espoo
Children and parents sport around Töpinät together, and a variety of different equipments are available. The equipment may vary depending on the location and the sports takes place without supervision. Wear suitable clothing for indoor activities. A child must always be accompanied by an adult. This way, the whole family can enjoy some fun and safe playtime together. You don't need to sign up for the activities. Participation is free of charge. ATTENTION! The organisers of the Töpinät activities are not responsible for supervising the children. Changes possible.
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
At Töpinät, children and parents are active together, with a wide variety of equipment available for use. The equipment may vary depending on the location, and activities take place without supervision or instruction. Please wear clothing suitable for indoor physical activity. A child must always be accompanied by an adult. This allows the whole family to enjoy fun and safe play and physical activity together. No registration is required for Töpinät. Participation is free of charge. NOTE! The organizers of Töpinät and Water Töpinät are not responsible for supervising children. Please participate only when healthy. Changes may occur. Family Töpinät: at Rastaala School (Kalasääksenkatu 4, 02620 Espoo) We recommend arriving via Rastaalantie 6, 02620 Espoo. The entrance to the gymnasium is located at the rear of the building. Access is via the stairs on the right-hand side of the building. There is a phone number posted on the door. By calling the number, we will come and open the door. The door will remain locked during the Töpinät session.
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Järvenperän koulun liikuntasali, Auroranmäki 1 · Espoo
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Matinlahden koulu, Koulun liikuntasali, Aapelinkatu 2-4 · Espoo
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise, and of course swimwear for water activities. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Welcome to meet reading dog Cindy at the library. If you want to practice reading, Cindy is happy to listen and never barks or judges. Cindy also loves cuddles and scratches!
Welcome to Games Week at the library's Vox youth space! Vox is open weekdays 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM and weekends 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Come solve the mystery of the Librarian's Treasure with your friends! You can get the escape room game materials from Vox staff. One group can play at a time. The recommended group size is 2-4 players. Playing the game requires Finnish reading skills.
Children's and Youth Story Workshops – Welcome to the World of Stories!
Children's and Youth Story Workshops – Welcome to the World of Stories! On Mondays, October 5th, October 19th, and November 2nd, from 3 PM to 4:30 PM at Kalajärven kirjasto. In these story workshops, you'll get to practice writing stories. You'll create characters and adventures for them, exactly as you like. Easy exercises will help you find themes and main characters for your stories. In the story workshop, you can get started with writing or go as far as your imagination takes you! The workshop is led by Olli-Pekka Jauhiainen, a literary arts teacher and debut author. You can attend as many sessions as you like. Children under third grade should ideally attend with an adult. The event is organized in cooperation with Vantaan Sanataidekoulu.
Kalajärven kirjasto, Ruskaniitty 4 · Espoo
Free13–18 yrs
Tapahtuman järjestetään yhteistyössä Vantaan Sanataidekoulun kanssa
Come and read to a reading dog! Ringo, the happy tail wagging dog, waits with his handler for readers at the Nöykkiö library every second Monday from 17.30-18.30. Reading dog meets children over 5 years old.
Poetry spa for families with babies (from 4 months–1 year)
What is a poetry spa for families with babies? Babies need to be bathed in their own mother tongue. Babies love to play, and they love snappy rhymes and the rhythm of poetry, which research shows also helps develop their brains! Through poems and nursery rhymes, babies have their first literary experiences. Give your child the gift of melodious language! Welcome to the world of poetry games and nursery rhymes! The event is in finnish.
What is a poetry spa? Babies need to be immersed in their own mother tongue. Babies love play, catchy rhymes, and the rhythm of poetry, which research shows also develops their brains! Through poems and rhymes, babies get their first literary experience. Give your child the gift of melodious language! Welcome to join us for poetry games and rhymes! Meetings in the Salon at Lippulaiva library on Tuesdays: 11.8. / 25.8. / 8.9./ 22.9. / 6.10. / 20.10. / 3.11. / 17.11. / 1.12. / 15.12
Welcome to the morning story time sessions, which are open to everyone at the Nöykkiö Library. In the library's storytime we read stories to children aged 3-6. The language of the storytime is Finnish. This autumn's morning story time sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m. on tuesdays 18.8., 15.9., 6.10., 3.11. ja 8.12.
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
Come along to this Pokemon-themed event where Pokemon fans, collectors, and new enthusiasts of all ages can meet each other! At the event, you can learn about the Pokemon card game, show off your own collections, or just enjoy looking at others'. For the littlest ones, there will be Pokemon-themed crafts. Grab your Poke Balls and come join us!
What else is democracy all about besides voting? During Game Week on November 3, people will be playing regular card games with “Valtapeli” cards at Point, the youth space at the Sello Library. The cards offer a humorous take on Finnish democracy and get your brain working, encouraging you to think about democracy from different perspectives. Card games will be played from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Reading Dog Lloyd loves stories and enjoys listening to them. Come and practise reading with Lloyd. This gentle furry friend will be at the library on Tuesdays: 8 September, 6 October, 3 November and 8 December. Lloyd will be in the Story Room (saturiutta) at Iso Omena Library from 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm.
Fun activities with books, led by a librarian, on the first Wednesday of the month. We'll play, do activities, craft, or read stories together. Welcome!
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
Welcome to the Iso Omena Library, where we host children’s storytimes in Albanian. The storytimes take place once a month on the following dates: 2 September, 7 October, 4 November and 2 December. #helloespoo
Reading dog Iiga loves stories and enjoys listening to them. Come and practice reading with Iiga. This gentle furry friend will be at the library starting from September 23, every other Wednesday.
This warm, fun, and atmospheric play has that special Alfons Åberg atmosphere that has made him so popular. On stage: Catrine Krusberg. Publisher: Bok-Makaren AB. Age recommendation: 2 years and older. Duration: about 35 minutes. The performance is in Swedish. The performance is part of the Svenska veckan program and is funded by Svenska Folktinget.
Thursday, November 5th at 10 AM in Taidetalo Hall. Babies need to be immersed in their own mother tongue. They love playful, catchy rhymes and the rhythm of poetry, which is proven to develop their brains. Through poems and rhymes, babies also get their first literary experience. Give your child the gift of a melodious language! Warmly welcome to join us for poetry games and rhymes! Duration approx. 20 min. Leader: Pirkko Ilmanen. Tickets from Espoo online store, 5€ per child + adult.
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Who will catch the biggest fish? Come compete in virtual fishing at Ison omenan kirjasto's Stage on Friday, November 6th, at 1 PM. The tournament will feature the game Legendary Fishing on a PS5 console. The tournament is aimed at children. Registration to join will be at the Stage when the event begins.
Get inspired by reading and strengthen your reading skills by reading aloud to Elmo. Elmo is a calm 10-year-old schnauzer. During the reading session, the reader can practice reading at their own pace. Elmo likes all kinds of books. He does not criticize or make comments about mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The dog's presence relaxes the reader and relieves stress. If you wish, you can book your own reading time with Elmo from the library staff.
Jazz For Kids concert: Django Collective Duo - Aki Hauru & Otto Porkkala
Django Collective Helsinki is known for its soulful and cheerful music in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli. The band's guitarists, Aki Hauru and Otto Porkkala, now perform as a duo, presenting not only traditional swing but also their own compositions, where the old blends freshly and inventively with more modern jazz expression. The music, authentically performed with only string instruments, will sweep you away! Jazz for Kids is a series of high-quality jazz concerts where everyone, from babies to grandpas, is welcome. Professional musicians offer a full jazz concert, with a repertoire consisting of the best pieces from each artist's own production, presented in skillful and child-friendly versions regarding volume. Suitable for all ages. Duration approx. 45 min. Free entry.
Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Flyygeliaula, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Moottörin jyrinä spreads good cheer to the whole family with its child-friendly heavy metal music. The band performs original songs as well as cover versions of 1980s heavy metal classics (including music by Iron Maiden, Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne), featuring Finnish lyrics specially adapted for children. Duration: 35 minutes Language: Finnish
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
La Fábrica de Poesía / The Poetry Factory By poet and educator Odette da Silva La Fábrica de Poesía / The Poetry Factory is a creative space for children aged 7-12. Led by a mother-and-son duo, this project was born from a family love for writing and making. At The Factory, "poetry" stands for fantasy, freedom, and connection; children play with words, explore their imagination, and experience the joy of bringing their ideas to life. At the Lippulaiva Library, The Factory has regular sessions in Spanish. Get in touch and stay updated via instagram @inkyhelsinki. FREE ENTRANCE — FOR AGES 7-12 IN SPANISH — WITH SUPPORT IN ENGLISH IF NEEDED SATURDAY 29 AUG / 3 OCT / 7 NOV / 5 DEC — 15.00-16.30 LIPPULAIVA LIBRARY — MAKERSPACE PAJA The Poetry Factory Facilitated by Odette da Silva The Poetry Factory is a creative space where words play, sing, and take on surprising shapes. Through fun activities that spark imagination, children explore poetry and develop their own voice in Spanish. Odette da Silva, poet and educator, believes that poetry can be a place of play and freedom for all ages. She is often joined by her 9-year-old son, who offers his help and builds a special bond with the participants. Each gathering at the Factory is a small adventure that can be enjoyed independently or as part of an ongoing poetic journey. -- La Fábrica de Poesía Facilitada por Odette da Silva La Fábrica de Poesía es un espacio creativo donde las palabras juegan, cantan y toman formas sorprendentes. A través de divertidas actividades que despiertan la imaginación, los niños exploran la poesía y desarrollan su propia voz en español. Odette da Silva, poeta y educadora, cree que la poesía puede ser un lugar de juego y libertad para todas las edades. A menudo la acompaña su hijo de 9 años, quien ofrece su ayuda y establece un vínculo especial con los participantes. Cada encuentro en la Fábrica es una pequeña aventura que puede disfrutarse de forma independiente o como parte de un viaje poético continuo.
Töpinät are activities where children and parents move together. There is many different equipment to use. The equipment may vary depending on the location. The parents and children can move without guidance. Wear clothes suitable for indoor exercise. An adult must always accompany the child. This way, the whole family can have fun safely. The organizers of Töpinät are not responsible for supervising the children. You don’t need to register for the Töpinät activities. Please join in only if you are healthy. Changes are possible.
Tuomarilan koulun liikuntasali, Puistotie 13 · Espoo
Come and make a bracelet for dad for Fathers' day. The workshops with changing themes are suitable for all ages. Jump into the fun and experience the joy of creating together!
KAMU Espoon kaupunginmuseo, Ahertajantie 5 · Espoo
The children’s music orchestra Svengaavat hirvet performs familiar children’s songs with a fresh and lively approach. In this concert, children get to participate by singing, dancing and playing along with the songs. The library’s musicians guide children into the world of rhythm, melody and harmony through songs and musical games. The concert lasts approximately 30 minutes. Performance in Finnish Elina Kulmala – vocals and flute Sakari Heikka – vocals, guitar and violin Timo Ylönen – vocals and bass Lauri Iljin – vocals, piano and trumpet Below you will find the dates and times of the concerts. Groups of more than 10 children are kindly asked to register via the Webropol form: https://link.webropol.com/s/svengaavathirvet Welcome to the concert! Svengaavat hirvet at Tapiola Library – 15 September at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Sello Library – 29 September at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Iso Omena Library – 20 October at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Lippulaiva Library – 10 November at 10:30 Svengaavat hirvet at Entresse Library – 24 November at 10:30 Christmas Spectacular Svengaavat hirvet at Sello Library – 8 December at 10:30
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi