Welcome to the comic book club for teens at Itäkeskuksen kirjasto (1st floor, Kanerva-huone). Graphic novels are more than just pictures. In our book club for 14-17 year olds, we'll read the latest releases, break down cool plot twists, and discuss the visual language of modern comics and manga. On September 28th, we'll talk about a comic based on Dmitry Mordas' popular horror story "Bunny". All comics we discuss are available at Helmet libraries. Meetings for the autumn semester are on Mondays: September 28th, October 26th, and November 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Admission is free.
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
At our evening storytimes, we read Finnish‑language stories and tales aloud. Please come and listen together with your accompanying adult. Storytime is intended for children under 7yrs. You are warmly welcome!
The Manga Club for young people over 15 and young adults meets at Vuosaaren kirjasto starting August 3rd, on even-numbered weeks, every other Monday from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The Manga Club meets in the library's meeting room. These informal gatherings include discussions about manga and sharing series recommendations. You can access the Manga Club's Discord channel at https://discord.gg/5U24BwR. The link can also be found on Vuosaaren kirjasto's Instagram profile Linktree. NOTE: The Manga Club meets every other Monday, taking into account changes in opening hours, such as during Easter.
Pyystock - PMO's gig nights During the gig week, rhythm music bands will be heard in the Pyynikintie school hall. From Monday to Thursday evening, a total of over twenty bands will perform.
Evening story time for families with children! Every other Monday from 6 PM to 6:30 PM in the library's children's section. The session lasts about 30 minutes. Welcome to listen!
Etelä-Haagan kirjasto, Isonnevantie 16 B · Helsinki
Evening story time in Swedish for families with children in the library's children's section! Every other Monday from 6:30 PM to 7 PM. The session lasts about 30 minutes. Welcome to listen!
Etelä-Haagan kirjasto, Isonnevantie 16 B · Helsinki
A Swedish-language session at leikkipuisto Seppä. The program is planned together with the families. There's an opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. Welcome to join and meet other Swedish-speaking families with small children or to maintain/practice your Swedish! More detailed information about the day's session can be found in the weekly program on leikkipuisto Seppä's Instagram page and on the leikkipuisto's notice board.
All baby families are welcome to the municipal playground's baby meet-up! At the baby meet-up, babies still at the lying-down stage and crawling-age children can, together with a parent, participate in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves in, for example, music, movement, crafting, and story time sessions. In the Baby Morning, we play, sing, create art, recite rhymes, and move with changing themes. All children approximately under 1 year old are welcome to the Baby Morning. Parents have the opportunity to get to know other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the play leaders. Opportunity to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Welcome to listen to stories at Tapanila Library on Tuesdays of even-numbered weeks from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. During story time, we'll dive together into the world of fairy tales and stories. Everyone, big and small, is welcome! Please note: Open story times are intended for families and family daycare providers, but not for daycare centres. Story times for daycare groups must be booked via Kultus.
Welcome to the baby and toddler meet-up on Tuesdays! Enjoy spending time together and getting to know other families. There are varied activity sessions from 10 AM to 10:30 AM.
Leikkipuisto Maatulli, Maatullinkuja 8 K · Helsinki
Varied, easy outdoor games and exercise. During the outdoor exercise session, we'll play, do gymnastics, run, and play with balls. This session is for children who can already walk.
The Today We Meet café helps families from different language and cultural backgrounds connect. It's a fun place to practice Finnish and meet other families. Kids can find playmates. There are varied activities for both kids and adults: singing, playing, movement, stories, and art. The activities take place indoors at staffed playgrounds and family centres once a week, for about an hour at a time. Coffee/tea and a small snack are available.
At the playground's Story Time, we'll explore different stories and read together. Story Time is suitable for all ages. At the playground, there's also a chance to meet other families from the area. There's a chance to make coffee and warm up food.
All toddlers and their parents are welcome to the playground's Toddler Morning! In these sessions, we'll play, move, sing, do rhymes, be silly, explore, and learn. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Here's the recurring program for the Baby Meet-up at FILPUS playground, happening every four weeks, from 10–11:30 AM, with a session at 10:45 AM: Song/Rhyme Session, Baby Circus Yoga, Neck and Back Exercises. Welcome!
Siblings are also welcome at the playground's music sessions! In these sessions, we'll do rhymes, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get into your toes and fingers. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Kipinäpuisto, Kivikonkaari 31 · Helsinki
Lammen Music Moment every Tuesday for 0-6 year olds with a parent. We'll have singing, rhythm instruments, and dancing. Weather permitting, the session will be held in the yard of Leikkipuisto Lampi at Leikkikuja 4. In winter, the session moves indoors to Lampi at Sakara 3. Check our Instagram @leikkipuisto_lampi for the latest information.
Arts and crafts for all ages indoors at the playground. You can find more detailed information about the day's session on Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Lahnalahti, Lauttasaarentie 40a · Helsinki
Welcome to the playground's outdoor activity session! We'll play, do fun moves, exercise, play with balls, and go on adventures. Kids will find playmates, and parents can meet other families.
Leikkipuisto Rusthollari, Rusthollarintie 15 · Helsinki
This joyful movement group meets at Mikaelin kirkko (Emännänpolku 1) for pre-registered children aged 1.5-3 years with a parent. The exercise session lasts about 45 minutes, varying from more active to calmer moments, including an obstacle course. Together with a parent, you can enjoy the joy of movement and shared time. There's a possibility to warm up your own snacks in the space. Please note: Not held during autumn holiday week 42.
Perhetalo Naapuri / Asukastila Kivenkolo, Kivikonkaari 11 · Helsinki
On Tuesdays, we'll be busy together! There will be songs, rhymes, fairy tales, stories, and enjoyable time together. The morning offers little moments to pause, be silly, listen, and participate just as you feel like it. Come and enjoy doing things together and meeting other families with children. Changes to the program are possible. See the updated weekly program on Facebook: Leikkipuisto Santahamina or Instagram: leikkipuistosantahamina.
Leikkipuisto Santahamina, Kadettikouluntie 5 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground's Art Morning! During Art Morning, we'll create art and do crafts with a variety of changing themes. The session is suitable for all ages; everyone can create, play, and participate according to their own skills. The guided part starts at 10 AM and lasts approximately 30-60 minutes, depending on the activity. After that, there's free time for socializing, playing, and eating your own snacks. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Baby Mornings offer a chance to meet other parents and babies during your baby's first year. Guided activity sessions are designed to enhance early interaction and family well-being. Activities vary and may include music sessions, purée painting, and baby massage moments. Baby Mornings are held in Viikkari's red hall, with access from the Vaahterapiha side.
Leikkipuisto Viikkari, Laivuri Petterin kuja 3 · Helsinki
At Baby Mornings, babies enjoy themselves with their parents. Themes and guided sessions change weekly, and baby families can play, spend time, and get to know each other. Feel free to bring your own snacks and/or warm up your own food. For more information, ask the session leaders or contact lp.etupelto@hel.fi or call 0403344238. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for weekly updates on our activities.
Come meet other baby families and spend time at the library in a relaxed atmosphere. Every other Tuesday there's a guided rhyme and play session for babies and toddlers with their own adult. Welcome! On October 20th, the Mornings for Little Ones will be replaced by the Molli theatre performance. You're welcome to watch Molli with the daycare groups. The show is recommended for ages 3 and up.
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
Shared yard activities with the club kids. Games, sports, exercise, and all sorts of fun activities together. See the detailed programme on the park's social media!
Leikkipuisto Mäkitorppa, Mäkitorpantie 42 · Helsinki
Everyone is welcome to the playground; it's suitable for all ages! During the guided session, we'll try out a variety of art and craft activities with changing themes. Depending on the weather, the crafts will be either indoors or outside in the glass-enclosed space. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and kids can find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. There's a possibility to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Laurinniitty, Laurinniityntie 14 P · Helsinki
Changing guided creative sessions together with your own adult. You can find the detailed weekly programme on the playground's social media. Instagram: leikkipuisto_orava Facebook: Leikkipuisto Orava