Come and compete in the Game Week PS5 tournament at Mosaiikin kirjasto. The game for the tournament will be decided together with the players taking part, considering factors like the number of participants. Participation is free of charge and the event is open to everyone. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie.
Everyone is welcome to this youth study group if they need a quiet space for homework or studying for exams. The library provides coffee, tea, and a small snack for participants. Mondays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and December 7. Location: Neva-monitoimisali. No advance registration needed, welcome!
Come practice reading with reading dog Alma at Länsimäen kirjasto. Book a reading slot at the library in person or by calling the library's customer service (tel. 043 825 1548). Readers of all ages can read to the reading dog. Instructions for the reading session: – Book a slot at the customer service desk or by phone. – A maximum of two readers at a time. – You can practice reading aloud with the reading dog. – Let's focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. – The reading dog likes to be petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first. – Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Activity workshops are afternoon activities organized by Vantaa City Library for schoolchildren, where they get to know different literacies and new hobbies through fun shared activities. On 3.11., the activity workshop will have game-themed activities. The event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The poster for Game Week 2026 was illustrated by Anna Polkutie. More events for Vantaa City Library's Game Week can be found in Vantaa's event calendar. Image: Anna Polkutie.
Game Week: Activity Workshop for primary school children
Welcome to the autumn Activity Workshops to try new things! The Activity Workshop is an activity session designed for primary school children, where you can, among other things, craft, play, game, and discover new hobbies. We'll be active at Lumon kirjasto on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. At the Game Week Activity Workshop on 3.11., we'll play the Pokemon card game. Dates and contents of all autumn Activity Workshops: 8.9. Kpop Demon hunters 13.10. Robotics 3.11. Pokemon card game 15.12. Crafting ------ The Activity Workshop is part of Vantaa City Library's Game Week programme. Game Week is a theme week for game education and game culture, organised since 2011, aiming to highlight games, gaming, and game education.
Game Week: Activity Wednesday, Dream Game Character workshop
This week's Activity Wednesday falls during Game Week. During Game Week's Activity Wednesday, we'll be designing dream game characters. If you like, you can enter your designed character into Game Week's national competition, where the winner of each age category will receive a €200 game gift package. No prior experience is needed, and all ages are welcome! The competition is divided into three age categories: Under 12s: The main focus is on a fun idea and the joy of creation. The character's backstory can be short (e.g., 5–10 sentences). 13-17 year olds: More detailed visual execution and a story that reveals the character's motivations and game world are expected. Adults: Adults are expected to present more in-depth concept design and a nuanced character description, also reflected in the illustration. More information about Game Week's Dream Game Character competition can be found here.
Come and compete in Tikkurila library's Game Week PS5 tournament. The game for the tournament will be decided together with the participating players, taking into account factors like the number of players. This event is for schoolchildren. Participation is free of charge. The event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie.
Are you just learning to read or need more confidence in your reading? Come read to a reading dog. Book your own reading slot at the library's customer service or by phone at 043 825 1308. Each reading slot is about 15 minutes. The reading dog is for all readers over 5 years old who need more confidence in their reading. The dog doesn't judge or comment on mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The dog's presence relaxes and encourages reading. Myyrmäki library's reading dog is Noppa, a Shetland Sheepdog, who has completed the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog training. The reading dog's handler will be present during the reading session but will not interfere with the reading. You can read your own book to the reading dog or choose a book from those provided by the library. In autumn 2026, the reading dog will be present every other Tuesday from 8.9.-15.12. between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Please note an exception: the reading dog will not be present on 22.9.; the visit is moved to Tuesday 29.9.
During evening story time, we'll read Finnish stories. There will also be rhymes, songs, and games. Children participate with their own adult. During the autumn season 2026, the session will be held once a month. Evening story time schedule: Tuesdays, September 1, October 6, November 3, and December 1, from 6 PM to 6:30 PM. No advance registration needed, free entry. Welcome!
Art mornings are intended for children aged 0–6, accompanied by an adult. You can choose from two different groups with the same content at 9:30 or 10:30. Free of charge. No pre-registration required.
An asthma lecture open to everyone. Welcome new and old asthmatics! During the lecture we will learn about asthma as a disease and its self-care methods, while you will also hear about the support offered by the patient organization in everyday life.
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Welcome to sing karaoke in the Soittohuone (Music Room) at Tikkurila Library's music section. You can also just come to hang out and listen. The karaoke evening is led by a library employee. This event is primarily aimed at young people and young adults. The event follows safer space principles. No advance registration is needed.
September 2nd Aliina and owner Helena Soukka returns to library from summer break. Aliina will once again be at the library starting September 2nd, 2026 6pm to 7pm Everyone is welcome to read library books or even their own books to the reading dog. The dog encourages reading without judgment or criticism of mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The presence of the dog relaxes the reader and reduces stress. Reading dog activities are part of animal-assisted therapy and are based on volunteerism. Aliina will be listening to your reading every third Wednesday from September 2nd, 2026, to December 16th, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm. Dates when Aliina is at library: 2.9., 23.9., 14.10., 4.11., 25.11 and 16.12.2026 Also in monday 7.9. second reading dog Lucky and hes owner Pia starts to visit Martinlaakson library. Lucky is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever (show line). Lucky is friendly and likes people. Lucky joined the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog program in the autumn of 2025. In addition to serving as a reading dog, Lucky is a Kennel Clubs "Buddy Dog." Lucky arrives to library: Monday 7.9., wednesday 7.10., monday 16.11. and wednesday 2.12. Readers are allotted 15 minutes, and appointments can be made at the library's customer service desk or by calling: 043 825 0909. Welcome Picture: Helena Soukka and Pia Purola-Salmi
Want to learn a new board game? Come and play Carcassonne Junior with guidance in Myyrmäen kirjasto's event space. First, we'll go through the game rules, and then play in small groups. This game session is aimed at primary school-aged children, but everyone is welcome to play. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. The Game Week 2026 poster was illustrated by Anna Polkutie. You can find more Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto Game Week events in Vantaa's event calendar.
We celebrate Swedish Day / We celebrate Swedishness Day
A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination. / A playful workshop that focuses on body control, joy of movement and coordination.
Come and craft 3D paper figures with a Minecraft theme! You can cut and glue familiar characters and blocks from Minecraft, or design your own. Crafting requires dexterity and skill with scissors. This event is part of the national Game Week, which aims to highlight games, gaming, and game education. You can find more Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto Game Week events in Vantaa's event calendar.
November 2nd-8th is the national Game Week. The purpose of Game Week is to highlight games, gaming, and game education. At Koivukylä library on Saturday, November 7th, there will be puzzle games for everyone to solve. Puzzle games are based on problem-solving, logic, and spatial reasoning, and they are excellent brain training for all ages. Typically, in these games, you need to separate two parts from each other or assemble a pattern from different pieces. PlayStation gaming sessions during Game Week are normally on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. You can find more Game Week events from Vantaa City Library in Vantaa's event calendar. Photo: Anna Polkutie Keyword: game week
During Gaming Week at Mosaiikki library, join the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game (MESBG) tournament, set in The Lord of the Rings world. Players will use 1000 pt armies. More details and registration information are available. The tournament is organised by Nopat ja Taktiikka ry, a Helsinki-based miniature gaming association, in cooperation with Vantaa City Library. It's free and open to all, but participants need to bring their own army that meets the tournament rules. Spectators are also very welcome and don't need to register. Prizes will be given to the top players and a few others based on different criteria.
From leaf rain to snowdrifts - a free family outing in Simonkylä
Let's get to know November and wonder how different animals prepare for winter. Let's explore, play and do nature activities suitable for the whole family. Sometimes we sit down to have a cookie.
Welcome to an open story time! It's an active and playful session where children join in with their own adult. The story time lasts up to half an hour and is held in the group room. This session is in Finnish and recommended for ages 2–6.
In the autumn, a new afternoon activity called Puuhapaja starts at Myyrmäen kirjasto, where you can play, craft, play games, and try out new hobbies. Puuhapaja themes: September 15: K-pop, October 20: Pokemon card game, November 10: To be decided later with participants, December 8: To be decided later with participants. No advance registration. Welcome!
Tempo resident orchestra workshops open to everyone!
The Tempo resident orchestra's open and fun workshops will start again in September at the evening clubhouse at Koivukylä resident farm! Everyone is welcome to join!
Hey 13-20 year old, come join the book club! The book club meets once a month on Tuesdays: September 8, October 6, November 10, and December 8, 2026, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. This autumn's book club discussions will be about these books: Sep 8: Taylor Jenkins Reid: Vain kahdesti elämässä; Oct 6: Penn Cole: Ikiliekin kipinä; Nov 10: Tiia Mattila: Humalan soundtrack; Dec 8: Matt Haig: Keskiyön kirjasto. No registration is needed for the book club. You can pick up the book club book from Lumon kirjasto or reserve it from the Helmet website. It doesn't matter if you haven't had time to read the book: come along anyway!
Come and read to reading cat Tuska at Tikkurilan kirjasto on Wednesdays: 9.9., 14.10., 11.11., and 9.12. Book a 15-minute reading slot at the library in person or by calling the children's department customer service at 043 825 0964. Instructions for your reading session: – Book your slot at the customer service desk or by phone. – Maximum two readers at a time. – You can practice reading aloud with the reading cat. – Focus on reading – the reading cat is a reading buddy, not a playmate. – The reading cat enjoys being petted. However, please ask the owner for permission first. – Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
The Story Safari puppet theatre performance. Where our story takes us, the sky is high like the moon and the earth is red like a fox's fur. Where our story takes us, you can hear the song of flamingos and the trumpeting of elephants. This colourful and musical puppet theatre performance takes the audience to the African savannah, where they'll meet a giraffe, a hippopotamus, a turtle, and more. The performance is based on stories told in Africa and around the world. With the help of ants, they escape great trouble, and even the smallest can overcome a powerhouse with their cleverness. Script: Ilpo Mikkonen. Direction and puppets: Rainer Kaunisto. Duration: 30 minutes. Photo: Ilpo Mikkonen.
In poetry play sessions, you will be introduced to the world of children's poems and nursery rhymes with a gentle touch, the rhythm of the poem, and the language.
Welcome to Myyrmäki Library's Russian story time! This story time is suitable for children aged approximately 0-5 and their families. Free entry, welcome! Autumn 2026 stories: Sept 19 at 2-3 PM, Oct 17 at 2-3 PM, Nov 14 at 2-3 PM, Dec 5 at 1-3 PM. **** Сказка зовет! Приглашаем вас в путешесвие в мир сказки. Добро пожаловать! Приходите всей семьей- будет весело и интересно каждому! Возрост: от 0 до 4-5 лет **** Keyword: children's culture Illustration: Emilia Erfving