Would you like to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous about reading with them. Reading skills improve with a reading dog! At Lumo, we have a wonderful reading dog, Martta, whom you can read to twice a month on Thursdays from 5 PM to 6 PM. In autumn 2026, the reading dog will be available on September 10th, September 24th, October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th, November 19th, December 3rd, and December 17th. Each reading session lasts a maximum of 15 minutes. You can read a book you've brought with you or choose one from the library's collection. The reading dog's handler will be present during the session. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Instructions for reading sessions: Book a reading slot at Lumon kirjasto's info desk or by phone at 043 825 1305. One reader at a time can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. Let's focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. Reading dogs enjoy being petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first.
Welcome to come and play some board games every thursday to Martinlaaksos library! Martinlaaksos board game club is for adults and young people, rules and some games are in english. Club is organisated by Finnis Board Game Society More info: https://lautapeliseura.fi/english/ Photo: Pixabay.com
Do you know how to handle an emergency? Or what to do when someone needs help? In the Red Cross Auttajaklubi – Helpers' Club you learn life-saving First Aid skills, practice Finnish in a fun, relaxed environment and make new friends! Aimed for adults 16-29 years of age. Helpers' Club will be held on Thursdays at 6 PM-8 PM. Won't be held on 15th of October. The teaching is in basic Finnish and English. Welcome! Sign up from here. Ask for more information: lansivantaa@punainenristi.fi
A warm welcome to the world of Ukrainian stories! These story times are suitable for children aged 0-6 with their families. The session is led by a volunteer from Myyrmäki Library.
A joyful cultural celebration for children and families, featuring music, dance, art, games and cultural performances. The celebration combines Bangladeshi traditions, creativity and togetherness.
Want to practice reading aloud in a relaxed setting? Come read to a reading dog! All readers over 7 years old who want to practice reading can book a time with the reading dog. There's no need to be nervous when reading with a reading dog – the dog listens patiently and doesn't judge or point out mistakes or reading speed. Mosaiikki's reading dog is Daisy, a Rottweiler who has completed the Kennel Club's reading dog training. During the reading session, an instructor will also be present with the dog, but they will not interfere with the reading. You can read your own book to the reading dog or choose a book from the library. Instructions for the reading session: 1. You can book a slot with the reading dog at Mosaiikki's customer service desk or by phone (tel. 050 302 8367). Please notify the library if you need to cancel your booking! 2. Arrive on time with your chosen book. The reader participates in their slot alone, and each consecutive slot lasts
A family event of peace, autumn and community at Jokiranta School. The program includes peace orienteering, crafts, face painting, a pin workshop and a concert. Free admission!
Come to a nature reading circle where you can dive into the world of nature-themed books, read together, tell stories, and do creative nature activities!
Need a hand with your homework? Homework Help is here to assist with assignments. Volunteer leaders from the Red Cross will help you with your homework in the Hymiö room on the 2nd floor of Myyrmäen kirjasto. This is for all primary and secondary school students, and it's completely free. Come along! Just a heads-up, there won't be Homework Help during the autumn break week on October 12th, 2026. For more info, email: laksyhelppi.lansivantaa(at)gmail.com
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshops are afternoon activities organised by Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto for schoolchildren, where they explore different literacies and new hobbies through fun, shared activities. The Activity Workshops are aimed at schoolchildren and are led by a library employee. The Activity Workshops are held at Hakunilan kirjasto every other Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on the following dates: September 1st, September 15th, September 29th, October 13th (robot workshop during autumn holiday week), October 27th, November 10th, November 24th, December 8th (Christmas card workshop).
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto for school children, where they get to explore different literacies and new hobbies through fun activities together. We'll be busy in the Robot Room at Tikkurilan kirjasto's children's and youth department on Tuesdays from 3 PM to 5 PM.
Karaoke open to everyone and free of charge once a month on Wednesdays at the Hakunila resident farm: 27.3. at 10-12, 24.4. from 10 to 12 and 22.5. from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Welcome to sing, listen and dance.
Welcome to Mosaiikkisali for a Halloween event for primary schoolers! From 2:30 PM to 4 PM, we'll be inventing scary stories through drawing and writing. At 4 PM, Tim Burton's movie Hotel Transylvania (K7) will start. Feel free to dress up in theme and bring your own snacks for the movie! The library also has a horror book exhibition where you can find some creepy reads. The Halloween craft workshop is from 2:30 PM to 4 PM, and the movie screening is from 4 PM to 5:30 PM. The event is on October 28th, from 2 PM to 5:30 PM, at Mosaiikkisali.
Welcome to After School Activities to try new things! After School Activities are aimed at primary school children, and during them, you can do arts and crafts, cook and play — among other things. After School Activities will be held between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM in the Group Room of the Mosaiikki Library. The program for After School Activities during October: 7.10. Puzzles 14.10. Cooking 21.10. Board games 28.10. Scary stories
The environment of the Pakkala youth center is being developed into a place for residents of the area to meet, do activities and have fun together. Residents are invited to spend an afternoon together on Wed 28 October from 3-6 pm.
Our reading dog sessions are back at Tikkurilan kirjasto for the autumn term of 2026 – come and read! Want to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so there's no need to feel nervous. Reading with a reading dog helps improve reading skills! At Tikkurilan kirjasto, you can read aloud to Tuike the reading dog on Wednesdays: September 30th, October 28th, November 18th, December 2nd, and December 16th. Each reading session lasts a maximum of 15 minutes. The reading dog's leader will be present during the session but won't interfere. You can read a book you've brought with you or choose one from the library's collection. Instructions for the reading session: 1. Book your slot at the children's section info desk or by phone (tel. 043 8250 964). 2. One reader at a time. 3. You can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. 4. Focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. 5. Reading dogs enjoy being petted, but please ask permission first.
Come and read to reading cat Tuska at Hakunilan kirjasto. Book a 15-minute reading slot at the library in person or by calling the library's customer service (tel. 043 824 8306). Instructions for the reading slot: – Book a slot at the customer service desk or by phone. – Maximum two readers at a time. – You can practice reading aloud with the reading cat. – Let's focus on reading – the reading cat is a reading buddy, not a playmate. – The reading cat likes to be petted. However, ask the owner for permission first. – Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Hakunila Library is celebrating Halloween on Thursday, October 29th. There will be activities for children and schoolchildren. Word art station: Write your own horror story and leave it on the spooky wall for others to read. Drawing station: Come and color spooky coloring pages or draw something of your own. Terrifying books: Borrow something scary to read from the book exhibition. Pumpkin hunt: Can you find all the pumpkins hidden in the library? The best finders will get a sticker prize.
Welcome to celebrate Halloween at Myyrmäen kirjasto! The program includes themed crafting, and during the crafting, a librarian will read aloud a horror story. The horror story will be read around 5:30 PM and will last about 15-20 minutes. The event is aimed at primary school-aged children, but it's open to everyone. Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Länsimäki Library is celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 30th, with activities for children and schoolchildren. Word art station: Write your own scary story and leave it on the spooky wall for others to read. Drawing station: Come colour creepy colouring pages or draw something of your own. Terrifying books: Borrow something scary to read from the book exhibition. Pumpkin hunt: Can you find all the pumpkins hidden in the library? The best finders will get a sticker prize.
Want to find exciting reads for autumn evenings or Halloween? Our staff member Satu will recommend suitable horror books for children on actual Halloween day – spooky! The book recommendations are suitable for primary school-aged children and are just the right amount of scary. These recommendations are for anyone hungry for thrills and adventure.
Come on Oct 31, from 12:30-2 PM, to the workshop to craft and colour some wonderfully spooky masks! If you like slightly scary stories, you can dress up as a character from a children's horror book, like Frankenstein, a werewolf, a bat, a witch, a mummy, a skeleton, or a pumpkin lantern. Our mascot, Neva the lynx, will be enthusiastically joining in. Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto's Workshop activities will be starting at Jumbon kirjasto during autumn 2026. These activity sessions, aimed at primary school children, introduce different literacy skills and new hobbies through fun, shared activities.