Welcome with your baby to Käpylä Library. We'll meet casually on four Tuesdays during spring 2026. There will be exploring first books and spending time together, and we promise to make coffee. Guidance is bilingual in Finnish and Swedish. Tuesdays, 10-11 AM on 20.1, 24.2, 24.3, 12.5, 1.9, 29.9, 27.10, 24.11, 15.12.
All babies aged approximately 0–1 year are welcome to the playground's Baby Mornings! Baby Mornings offer a chance to meet other families, get peer support, and chat about everyday life with a baby. At 10:30 AM, there's a short rhyme, song, or exercise session. In Baby Mornings, babies who are still at the lying-down stage and crawling age can, together with a parent, participate in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves through things like music, exercise, crafts, and story time sessions. 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 Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
Families can enjoy time together with guided play, movement, rhymes, art, or music in the playground yard or indoors. The guided session is from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. More detailed information about this session can be found in the weekly program on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
Come to Torppis to move, play, and meet others. Toddler families have their own turn in the building's gym. We'll head to the gym together from the indoor lobby at 10:15 AM. Please be on time! The playground's indoor space, 'tupa' (cottage), is available for toddler families to play and eat from 9 AM to 12 PM. Changes are possible. For more information, ask the leaders or call 0403344256. Please only come if you are healthy.
Leikkipuisto Torpparinmäki, Käräjätuvantie 3 · Helsinki
Traditional Finnish instruments - a storytelling concert for families
Do you know what a pärrä, julmu, lepenelauta, or rapapalli is? In this story-driven concert, we will get to know Finnish traditional instruments and folk songs. Through stories, we will explore the history of the instruments and how they were used. The concert lasts about 30 minutes and is also suitable for the youngest members of the family. Welcome to discover old Finnish traditional instruments! The concert is in Finnish. No advance registration is required, and participation is free of charge!
Ison Omenan kirjasto, Lava, Suomenlahdentie 1 · Espoo
Welcome to create art with changing themes! In this arts morning, you can unleash your creativity. We'll do crafts with changing themes. This arts morning is suitable for both little and big family members!
Leikkipuisto Mellunmäki, Pyhätunturintie 2 · Helsinki
Welcome to Skappeli's family club at Skanssi shopping centre to meet other families! There will be a devotional moment and music group from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. This is in cooperation with Katariinanseurakunta parish and Turku City Early Childhood Education. The club will also run on June 9th and June 16th before the summer break. We will continue on Tuesdays in August: August 18th, 2026 - December 8th, 2026.
All toddlers and their parents are welcome to the playground's Toddler Morning! During the sessions, we'll play, move, sing, recite rhymes, have fun, explore, and learn. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and children get playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and carrying out activities together with the leaders. You can also warm up your own food and make coffee or tea.
Ilo liikkua exercise class for 1 to under 1.5-year-olds. Pre-registration.
The Ilo liikkua exercise classes are activity sessions for children and their parents. The goal is to find joy in movement and strengthen the interaction between child and parent. You'll also get to know different exercise equipment, practice motor skills, and learn to work in a group. Pre-registration is required for the group, and one session lasts about 6 weeks. Registration for the next exercise groups is in December, and new groups start in January 2027.
Perhetalo Kajuutta, Kaivonkatsojanpolku 4 · Helsinki
Welcome to the music group at Martinkirkko! This activity is free and open, no pre-registration needed. In the music group, we'll make music in various ways: rhyming, rhythm, movement, and playing rhythm instruments. The group is led by children's instructors Merja Forsman and Niina Toivonen from Tuomiokirkkoseurakunta, along with Tempo the panda, Leo the bear, and Nyyrikki the jackdaw. After the music group, there's a cup of something hot and relaxed socializing. If you like, you can bring your own snacks; there's also a chance to warm them up.
You can ride the park's bikes along the track, learn about traffic signs and traffic lights, and occasionally visit the service station to refuel and service your bike.
Leikkipuisto Linnunrata, Linnunradantie 8 · Helsinki
All toddlers and their parents are welcome to the playground's toddler morning! During the sessions, we'll play, move, sing, rhyme, have fun, explore, and learn. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Sanna, Pasilan puistotie 8 · Helsinki
In the baby morning, babies who are still at the lying-down or crawling stage can participate with a parent in playing, moving, exploring, and expressing themselves, for example, in music and movement sessions. Children will find playmates, and parents can meet other families with babies. Children and parents can participate in planning and implementing activities with the leaders. More detailed information, schedules, and program descriptions are available on the family house's own Instagram and Facebook pages. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has suitable facilities for changing diapers. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We use the premises in cooperation with päiväkoti Viola; the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area under the canopy in the inner courtyard (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM. You can always come to play and enjoy yourself at your own pace.
Everyone is welcome to the playground's music sessions! In the session, we'll rhyme, sing, and make music – the rhythm will get into your toes and fingers. Parents have the chance to meet other families with children, and children will find playmates. Parents and children can participate in planning and implementing activities together with the leaders. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea.
Leikkipuisto Iso-Antti, Valkovuokonpolku 20 · Helsinki
A nature-themed session for children and their families. We'll explore nature, play, craft, adventure, and go on excursions in Lohikäärmepuisto and its surroundings.
Leikkipuisto Lohikäärmepuisto, Lohikäärmeenpolku 3 · Helsinki
In our early childhood music sessions, we learn well-known and newer songs. During the sessions, we play music, explore a variety of instruments and take part in musical games. It doesn’t matter if you have never played an instrument or sung before. We discover music and have fun together with your child. The baby music session lasts 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of language skills or musical background. The group is intended for children aged 3 months to 3 years. Participation is free of charge. We recommend bringing your own blanket or non-slip socks, depending on the child’s age. Please only attend the session if you are feeling well. Registration for the baby music sessions is available via the link below: https://link.webropol.com/s/vauvamuskari Registration opens on 24 August at 10:00 for the following music sessions: Tapiola Library (youth space) 21 October at 10:30 Iso Omena Library (Stage) 27 October at 11:00 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 28 October at 10:30 Entresse Library (Blue Room) 3 November at 11:00 Lippulaiva Library (Salon) 4 November at 11:00 Kauklahti Library 11 November at 10:30 Sello Library (Jaminurkka) 17 November at 11:00 Entresse Library (jukebox) 25 November at 11:00 Iso Omena Library (youth space VOX) 2 December at 11:00 The sessions are led by music pedagogues Sakari Heikka and Lauri Iljin. sakari.heikka(at)espoo.fi lauri.iljin(at)espoo.fi
The Yli-Maarian open baby club is for babies under 1 year old and their parents. It's a chance to meet other parents who are in the same stage of life. The club offers calm, guided activities suitable for babies. This baby club is run in cooperation with the City of Turku's open early childhood education. It's free and open, no need to register in advance. Everyone's welcome!
Lastentasku invites schoolchildren and families with children to sit at tables in the peaceful atmosphere of the church. You can come to Lastentasku to draw, chat, or even do homework. During school terms, juice and rusks are offered to children at Lastentasku on Tuesdays from 1 PM to 3 PM. A safe adult is always present then.
Come to the open baby meet-up at Maarian pappilan tallissa on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. It's a great opportunity to meet other parents in the same stage of life. There will be calm, guided activities suitable for babies.
The day club is for children aged 2-5. Pre-registration is required for the club. You can inquire about available spots from the children's instructors throughout the operating season. The clubs start on week 33 and end on week 50. The leaders are children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education.
Skappeli is a warm meeting place for families on the 2nd floor of Skanssi – come spend time, relax, and participate in free activities whenever it suits you! We offer diverse and guided activities for families, organized by trained children's instructors. On Tuesday afternoons, Skappeli hosts baby meet-ups in cooperation with Turku open early childhood education – welcome to meet other families with babies and spend some nice time together. All our activities are open and free of charge, and no pre-registration is needed. You can come whenever it suits you. The space can accommodate about 40 people at a time. You can bring your own snacks and treats for the children. We offer coffee, tea, and juice. Welcome!
Suutarilan kirjasto offers homework help, company for doing homework, and a small snack for primary school children on Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 3:00 PM, starting August 18, 2026. The library organizes this homework help in cooperation with Malmin seurakunta. Welcome!
The Kultavuori first baby club is a meeting place for parents with their first child and their babies. It's a space where new parents can catch up, share experiences, and enjoy babies and parenthood together. Coffee, tea, and juice are available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks. The club is free and no registration is needed. Children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education lead the sessions. Clubs run from week 33 to week 50.
Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto's family cafés are open meeting places for everyone. At the family café, both children and adults meet each other and engage in activities together. Different generations and cultures also meet there. Children, mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other adults close to the child are warmly welcome to join. Welcome!
Come do your homework, read, play board games, color, and relax in a safe and welcoming space! Get help with your schoolwork if needed Quiet time for reading and shared reading moments Draw, color, play UNO and other games Enjoy a small healthy snack in collaboration with K-Market Lippulaiva No registration – just drop in whenever you like!
The workshop offers various art supplies and fun things to do. You can work on your own creative projects alone or with friends. Sometimes there are also guided activities. Welcome!
Come and get creative with art and crafts for all ages, with changing themes indoors. The play and activity environment lets parents and children do things and play together, and children can find playmates. While the kids play, parents can meet other families. Children and parents can also help plan and run activities with the leaders. You can find more details, schedules, and program descriptions on the family house's Instagram and Facebook pages. There's a chance to warm up your own food and make coffee/tea. The family house also has diaper changing facilities. Address: Haukilahdenkuja 3. We share the premises with Päiväkoti Viola, and the family house has its own entrance. Note! Prams can be left in the fenced area in the inner courtyard under a canopy (shared with Päiväkoti Viola). We are open Mon-Fri from 9 AM to 4 PM. You can always come to play.
The Nature Family Club is a meeting place for children and their loved ones. Directions to the parking lot from Maunulantie. We'll first meet at the laavu (open forest shelter) to eat our packed lunches. The Nature Family Club is a meeting place for children and their loved ones. We meet at various nature spots around Seinäjoki. The Nature Family Club is free of charge. You can join without prior registration. Bring your own packed lunch and dress according to the weather. The sessions are led by children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education.
The Kertunlaakso first baby club is a meeting place for parents with their first child and their babies. It's a space where new parents can catch up, share experiences, and enjoy babies and parenthood together. Coffee, tea, and juice are available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks. The club is free and no registration is needed. Children's instructors from the parish's early childhood education lead the sessions. Clubs run from week 33 to week 50.
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).
Come read books, play board games, do something else fun, or just chat with me. You can find me in the children's section. See you! Regards, Kikka-kirjastomummo.
The children's favorite event is back! There will be crafting and gaming in good company. At Jakomäen kirjasto, starting Tuesday, September 1, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Welcome!
Welcome to kids comic workshop! In the workshop, you will practice making your own comics, from brainstorming to designing and creating characters and stories. The workshop is led by an art educator Petra Rapo from the Comics Centre (Sarjakuvakeskus).
Tuesdays from August 18th to November 24th, 2-4 PM. Age group: 3rd-6th graders. Tuesdays, straight from school to Kalasataman library! Each Game Day, we focus on learning a new and exciting board game. We also always play the best, carefully selected PlayStation 5 games.
Kalasataman kirjasto, Hermannin rantatie 5 · Helsinki
Would you like to practice reading aloud? A reading dog is a patient listener, so you don't need to feel nervous about reading. Reading with a reading dog helps reading skills develop! In autumn 2026, at Kallio Library, you'll have the chance to read aloud to reading dog Ebba every other Tuesday between 2 PM and 3:15 PM. The reading sessions are held in the library's group room Kontio (1st floor). You can book your own 15-minute reading slot at http://bit.ly/kallionlukukoira. NOTE! If you can't make it, please let us know by phone at 09 310 85053 or by email at kallion.lapsetjanuoret@hel.fi! The reading dog's handler will be present during the reading session but will not interfere. You can read a book you've brought with you or choose one from the library's collection. The reading dog session is suitable for everyone over 6 years old, including adults! You can read in any language. * Kallion kirjasto Viides linja 11 09 310 85053
We organize activities for school children on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 4 PM. Every other week we play PlayStation 5 games, and on alternate weeks we do crafts or other fun things.
Tapulikaupungin kirjasto, Ajurinaukio 5 · Helsinki
The Wednesday club is changing its day – now we'll meet on Tuesdays! Everyone is welcome to the open craft club to spend a nice afternoon together. Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM!
Malminkartanon kirjasto, Puustellintie 6 · Helsinki