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.
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
Kids' evenings are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM, from August 18th to November 24th. These evenings offer activities for preschoolers with their parent. Expect things like evening story times and crafts with different themes. The program always starts at 5:30 PM, and the length varies. Sessions are always on Tuesdays in the children's section of Kallion kirjasto, on the third floor. The monthly program is announced beforehand on the library's social media. It's free entry, and no advance registration is needed! Kallion kirjasto Viides linja 11 09 310 85053.
Welcome It's storytime in Arabic for our beloved little ones. We will dive into the world of adventures, imagination and dreams. It will be narrated to you by Sanaa every Tuesday at 17:30. Photo: Ali Al-Zaini
An open evening story time on Tuesdays at Jätkäsaaren kirjasto from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. All children, parents, and grandparents are welcome to join us for stories. We'll be reading in Finnish.
Jätkäsaaren kirjasto, Tyynenmerenkatu 1 · Helsinki
Evening story times are starting again on Tuesday, September 1st, at 6:00 PM. We'll be reading various fairy tales and stories. Each child gets a story passport and a sticker at the end of the session. Come and journey into the world of stories!
Arabianrannan kirjasto, Hämeentie 135 A · Helsinki
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.
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
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
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
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.