Info session for multilingual families with children: Violence faced by young people
Welcome to listen and discuss violence faced by young people. During the event, you'll get information on what violence is and how to act in different situations.
Welcome to the exhibition opening for Festive tales in the library! The event’s theme is Diwali and it’s suitable for the whole family. Pink sparkling drinks will be served, and the program includes storytelling in Finnish, Swedish, and English. You are welcome to dress up for the occasion. Ad Astra’s multilingual exhibition Festive Tales consists of 12 illustrations by artist Alexander Reichstein. Each illustration includes a QR code leading to audio stories about different celebrations. Listeners can choose one of seven languages in which to hear the story. The exhibition can be seen in the library 5.-30.11.26. Image: Alexander Reichstein
Kids can read to a reading dog at Main Library Metso. It’s beneficial to children who have reading difficulties, performance anxiety etc. Reading dog activity is free of charge.
Lukukoira Sella will be at Jakomäen kirjasto on Thursdays, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, and Dec 17, from 6 PM to 7 PM. A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't have to feel nervous. The reading dog program is for those learning to read and for reading support. Remember to book a 15-minute reading slot with library staff in advance.
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.
At Vuosaari Library on Fridays, September 11, October 9, November 6, and December 11, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. During Mornings for Little Ones, we'll do rhymes, play, and have fun together. Doors open at 10 AM, the guided session starts at 10:30 AM, and after that, you can stay in the space to relax and read. The session content is suitable for 0-3 year olds accompanied by their own adult. No advance registration needed. A warm welcome!
Vauva on Pop! is a feel-good event for babies and families with children, where local organisations showcase their services, activities, and support for families.
Under Svenska veckan blir det dags för bokbio! Evenemanget är för barn under skolåldern och filmen inspirerar till lek och diskussion. Filmerna är producerade av Finlandssvenskt filmcentrum med stöd av Stiftelsen Brita Maria Renlunds minne. Läromaterialet är utvecklat i samarbete med Barnvårdsföreningen. På fredagen visar vi Emilia och de små tanterna. På lördagen Emilia och lyckan. Klockan 11-12, evenemangsrummet för barn på tredje våningen.
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
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.
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.
Girls’ Fridays will be held at Maunula Youth Center on 11.9 & 6.11. For grades 3–6, the event is from 3:00 PM to 5:15 PM, and for 7th grade to 18-year-olds from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM. During Girls’ Friday, all girls and those who identify as girls are welcome at the youth center. The activities are based on the wishes of the participants, such as crafts, cooking, and listening to music. Remember to tell the instructors what else you would like to do! Girls’ Friday is substance-free, and participation requires a membership card.
Maunulan nuorisotalo, Maunula-talo, Metsäpurontie 4 · Helsinki
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.
Opera Box: Giellavealgu – Finnish Swedish Heritage Day at Vuosaari House
We celebrate Finnish Swedish Heritage Day at Vuosaari House with a multilingual opera performance! Premiered in January 2026, Giellavealgu (‘Language Changer’) is a multilingual children’s opera produced by Opera Box, aimed at ages 3–12. The work explores northern nature, friendship and language as an Arctic fox, a bluethroat and a snowy owl search for a common voice. The opera is directed and written by Isa Kortekangas and Ville Salonen, and its ethno-influenced music based on the nature of Lapland, accompanied by violin, was composed by Pessi Jouste and Elias Nieminen. The opera highlights the importance of the northern languages and cultures and forms part of the broader theme year for national languages. Its key themes include Sámi culture, identity, biodiversity and friendship based on equality. The opera was first performed on 13 January 2026 at Alexander Theatre in Helsinki. Performance languages: North Sámi, Finnish, Swedish, Somali, Arabic, Ukrainian and Swahili Duration: roughly 35 min The daytime performances, which are aimed for schools and kindergartens, are already fullybooked. To the evening performance, which are aimed for familes, its possible to book free tickets from Lippu.fi.
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.
Mulled wine season starts in November, come and grab the most wonderful products for Christmas anticipation from Soinila's Marraskarkelot 2026! We'll have a great vibe and a house full of wonderful people.
Learn to be a stand-up comedian in LGBTQIA+ company! Hey you, queer person aged 17 or over, or anyone who wants to learn something new in LGBTQIA+ company! Have you always wanted to know what it feels like to make people laugh? Join our stand-up comedy course organised by the Qoomikot collective. You will learn about the history of stand-up and its different styles, get tips on writing jokes and, above all, have an opportunity to work on your own material together with professional comedians. The course is held on Saturdays in November, starting on 7 November. The course concludes with a performance at a club event at Caisa on 28 November. 7 November | The history and genres of stand-up comedy, practising your own set 14 November | Writing a joke, practising your own set (with Aurora Vasama) 21 November | Stand-up performance, practising your own set (with Raisa Omaheimo) 28 November | How to work in the Finnish stand-up scene (with Illusia Sarvas) and the closing club event The workshop is free of charge but requires advance registration by email: qoomikot@gmail.com Recommended age: 17–25 Course language: Finnish and English
Welcome to craft your own robot or other imaginative creature together with illustrator and children's author Linda Bondestam! The youngest members of the family will craft together with their own adult.
Arabianrannan kirjasto, Hämeentie 135 A · Helsinki
The program for the national Game Week event includes a role-playing story time, chess, gaming sessions, board game introductions, and a miniature painting station.
Annantalo Art Saturdays allow the whole family to spend time together enjoying art in open workshops – pop by briefly or stay for a longer visit. In a swaying kelp forest, you might spot a grunt sculpin, a swell shark, a sea lion and a sea otter. During this Annantalo Art Saturday, you get to know the inhabitants of kelp forests and create your own little slice of the blue sea and its creatures for a joint artwork. We work with tissue paper, glue and cardboard. Beneath the Waves is one of the workshops linked to the jointly created ‘Spectrum’ artwork In autumn 2026, Annantalo’s workshops and art groups will create a collaborative light art installation entitled Spectrum. This workshop is one of many in which different parts of the work are created. Come and make your contribution to the window installations to be displayed on the Annankatu side, glowing in the different colours of the spectrum. The opening ceremony for the Spectrum light installation will be held on 9 December at 18.00, illuminating the windows of Annantalo in a blaze of colour. Come and join us in building our shared spectrum! No prior skills are needed to participate, and all are welcome. Hearing protection and other sensory aids are available for children when needed. There is also a quiet room in the premises. Annantalo Art Saturdays are free-of-charge and suitable for participants from all language backgrounds. The workshop will be hosted by Annantalo art educators. We look forward to seeing you at Annantalo on Saturdays!
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
Comic Workshop Bubble – Children’s book festival at Annantalo
Drop in comic workshop. What does a story consist of? How do you get started with a comic? During the workshop we practice drawing a comic strip with three panels, three basic shapes and three emotions. You can also learn to fold your own comic zine and fill the pages with your stories. Anna Härmälä is a children's book author, illustrator and comic creator, known for the book and Instagram account Single mothering. The primary language of the workshop is Swedish, but you are welcome to speak English as well.
At this story time the stories are told in a clear and plain Finnish language. While listening to Finnish fairy tales, you can learn the language and also meet new friends.
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.