TODAY WE MEET CAFÉ from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. The family house's Today We Meet Café is a meeting place for cultures for all families with babies and children. In guided sessions, children learn language in a fun and diverse way through stories, songs, and rhymes. Adults have the opportunity to practice their Finnish language skills. Children will find playmates, and while they play, parents can get to know other families. The activity is free of charge. You can warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has diaper changing facilities. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with Päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Strollers can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 4 PM. You can always drop in to play and have fun according to your own schedule!
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
What happens when a ghost child from the past gets lost in the library? What if you can enter a secret world through a countess's mirror? Or what if a cat can talk and fish? Come invent your own stories, play with words, and let your imagination run wild! In the group, we write, brainstorm, and create together. No prior experience is needed. In this group, everyone can create word art! The leader is children's author and word art teacher Maami Snellman. The group is suitable for 3rd-5th graders. The group does not meet during the autumn holiday week.
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.
What happens when a ghost child from the past gets lost in the library? What if you can enter a secret world through a countess's mirror? Or what if a cat can talk and fish? Come invent your own stories, play with words, and let your imagination run wild! In the group, we write, brainstorm, and create together. No prior experience is needed. In this group, everyone can create word art! The group is for 3rd–5th graders. The leader is children's author and word art teacher Maami Snellman.
Come and craft every week in the workshop at Iso Omena Library. Each workshop afternoon has its own theme. The library provides all materials. Small children together with an adult. Welcome!
Arts and crafts afternoon in the library’s Makerspace
Come and do arts and crafts together in the library's Makerspace. Each afternoon has a different theme. The library will provide the necessary materials.
Come and learn about the Maker Space devices and possibilities with the guidance of library staff. Events are always held in the library Maker Space from 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Thursday 24th of September, we will use a vinyl cutter to make stickers or fabric prints. If you want to try fabric printing, bring your own clothing or fabric. Wednesday 28th of Ocktober, we will sew with overlock and sewing machines. We will learn about the technical aspects of the equipment, but we do not offer actual sewing instruction.
Welcome to the children's comic workshop! In the workshop, you'll practice making comics, from brainstorming to sketching characters and creating a story. The workshop is led by Petra Rapo, an art educator from Sarjakuvakeskus. No registration is needed for the comic workshop.
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Come and spend some time with your favourites games, either alone or with friends! We have powerful gaming PCs, Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 consoles, and VR equipment for use. Gaymers' Night is hosted at the same time as IrisHelsinki LGBTQ+ youth evenings. We follow age ratings for games, and K18 or M-rated games are not allowed at all. Use your own gaming account when playing on PCs: make sure to bring your own Steam, Battle.net or other gaming account with you! You can download your own games on the computers, and in addition to the games at Youth Centre, you can play your own games on the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 5 consoles, if you bring them with you.
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.
Want to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so there's no need to feel nervous. Pikku Huopalahti library's reading dog will be available on Wednesday, October 28th, from 5 PM to 6 PM. Book your own time slot from the library's customer service, by calling 09 3108 0377 or emailing pikkuhuopalahden_kirjasto@hel.fi. Remember to cancel your booking if you can't make it. Instructions for the reading session: The session involves one reader, the dog, and the dog's leader. The leader's role is to supervise the session from the side, without interfering. Focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. Reading dogs enjoy being petted, but please ask the owner for permission first. Each reading session lasts about 15 minutes. You can read a book you've brought with you or choose one from the library's collection. The goal of the reading dog activity is to promote reading as a hobby.
Pikku Huopalahden kirjasto, Tilkankatu 19 · Helsinki
Want to learn to play chess or looking for a playing partner? Come join the library's chess club! The club meets on the last Wednesdays of the month: August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, November 25th, and December 16th, from 5 PM to 7 PM. The club is for players of all skill levels, and all ages from primary schoolers upwards are welcome. It's run by two volunteers who are chess enthusiasts.
Tapulikaupungin kirjasto, Ajurinaukio 5 · Helsinki
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.
Want to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so there's no need to feel nervous. Reading dog sessions are specifically for those learning to read or needing support with reading. Book your own time slot from Itäkeskus library's children's section or by calling (09) 3108 5090. Each reading session lasts about 15 minutes. The session involves the reader, the dog, and the dog's leader. The leader's role is to supervise the session from the side, without interfering. Come and read – the dog listens in all languages!
Itäkeskuksen kirjasto, Turunlinnantie 1 · Helsinki
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. Töölö Library's reading dog is available on Wednesdays, August 19th, September 2nd, 16th, 30th, October 14th, 28th, November 11th, 25th, and December 9th, from 6 PM to 7:20 PM. Book your own time slot at the library's customer service or by calling 09 3108 5025. Remember to cancel your booking if you can't make it. Instructions for the reading session: - One reader, the dog, and the dog's handler participate in the reading session. The handler's role is to supervise the session from the side, but not to interfere with its flow. - Focus on reading – the reading dog is a reading buddy, not a playmate. - Reading dogs enjoy being petted. However, always ask the owner for permission first. One reading session lasts about 15 minutes. You can read a book you've brought with you to the dog, or choose one you like from the library's books. The goal of the reading dog activity is to promote reading as a hobby.
Would you like to practice reading aloud? Come and read to a reading dog. A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous about reading with them. Reading Dog Tuisku is available at Laajasalo Library's meeting room Luoto every other Wednesday on September 2nd, 16th, 30th, October 14th, 28th, November 11th, 25th, and December 9th, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Book your own time slot at the library's customer service or by calling 09 3108 5084. One reading session lasts about 15 minutes. You can read a book you've brought with you to the dog, or choose one you like from the library's books. The reading session will have a reader, the dog, and the dog's handler present. The handler's role is to supervise the session from the side, but not to interfere with its flow. Come and read, the dog listens in all languages! The goal of the reading dog activity is to promote reading as a hobby and to create a successful reading experience. Dogs have been shown to increase people's feel-good hormones and relax the mind.
Laajasalon kirjasto, Yliskylän puistokatu 4 · Helsinki
Tapiola Library's Warrior Cat Club for children and young people gathers in the library's youth space Kulma. All fans of the Warriors Cat books are welcome to join. Expect casual get-togethers, crafting, quizzes, or whatever we come up with together! Please note that the event is conducted in Finnish.
Tapiolan kirjasto, Espoon kulttuurikeskus, Kulttuuriaukio 2 · Espoo
Are you interested in writing, illustrating, comics, creativity, and inventing stories? Welcome to this creative writing hobby club for children and young people at Malminkartanon kirjasto! At each meeting, you're free to write, draw, build, and invent your own stories, or tackle pre-planned tasks and themes. You can bring your own snacks, and if you like, share your own texts with other club members. The leader is a literary arts instructor from the library.
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Puustellintie 6 · Helsinki
Every second Wednesday at 18.30 - 19.00, Sello Library organises an open story time in the children's section of the library. All children, parents and grandparents are welcome to join the storytime. We read stories in Finnish. pic: Jannoon028
Come alone or with family and friends, according to your own schedule. Coffee, tea, porridge, and good company are available. The activity is free of charge and open to everyone.
Time to be together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music indoors at the staffed playground. The guided session is from 10:30–11:00 AM. You can find more details about this session's activities on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
The library regularly organises free story times. Children attending story times receive a story time card where they can collect stickers for participation. There's no need to register in advance for story times.
The library is coming to leikkipuisto Viikkari while Viikin kirjasto is closed. Come join us for rhymes and reading together! There will also be a small selection of books available to borrow!
Leikkipuisto Viikkari, Laivuri Petterin kuja 3 · Helsinki
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.
A relaxed, cozy, and safe living room space for young people, specifically for girls and young women, taking into account gender diversity and respecting self-determination.
Leppis clubs: For children aged 3–6. The club meets five times, starting on Thursday, October 1st (no club on October 22nd). 3-4 year olds meet from 5 PM - 5:45 PM, and 5-6 year olds from 6 PM - 6:45 PM. In this family club session, adults and children play and move together. You'll also learn to notice math in everyday life, and after each session, you'll get ideas to try at home. The goal is to increase parents' understanding of the importance of early mathematical skills for a child's development. The event offers concrete examples of how math can be supported in everyday life through play and interaction. Children must participate with a guardian/adult. The club is free! REGISTER FOR THE CLUB. Organizer: Matemaattisten Aineiden Opettajien Liitto MAOL ry. Ask for more information: jasmin.valimaki@maol.fi.