If you enjoy writing and creating, then word art is for you. In this word workshop, you'll get to imagine your own stories, create, and write together with others. We'll do playful exercises to unleash your imagination. You'll get support for your creative ideas and try out different ways of writing. The groups are led by a word art teacher. A warm welcome to the imaginative world of word art! This word art club is a collaboration between the library and Sydkustens ordkonstskola, held at Degerö bibliotek for grades 3-6. Degerö bibliotek: Tuesdays 29.9, 6.10, 20.10, 27.20 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The groups are free. Register at: www.ordkonst.fi
Laajasalon kirjasto, Yliskylän puistokatu 4 · Helsinki
Family Arts and Crafts Pop-Up Familia Association is a nationwide expert and advocacy organization for bicultural families, founded in 1988. The association supports the well-being of bicultural families by providing peer support, volunteer activities, information, guidance, and counselling. Familia warmly welcomes bicultural families in particular to enjoy arts and crafts together at Iso Omena Library. Come and spend a fun and creative time with the whole family! Tue 27 Oct and Tue 17 Nov 3:30-5:30 PM Iso Omena Library Free event. Welcome! #helloespoo
Every Tuesday, Entresse library's workshop Paja invites you to make art and do crafts together. You do not need to register in advance. The crafts are free of charge, materials are provided by the library. No age limits! Welcome. Children under school age participate accompanied by their parents. #HelloEspoo
Entressen kirjasto, Paja tai Sininen huone, Siltakatu 11 · Espoo
Every Tuesday, Entresse library's workshop Paja invites you to make art and do crafts together. You do not need to register in advance. The crafts are free of charge, materials are provided by the library. No age limits! Welcome. Children under school age participate accompanied by their parents. #HelloEspoo
Kannelmäki Library's Youth Tuesdays are aimed at young people aged 14–20. In the autumn 2026, the Tuesdays will include, among other things, drama workshops, reading, movies, CV workshops, and board games. Light snacks available. No registration needed; come whenever it suits you, just as you are! The programme is held in Finnish, but we do our best to accommodate everyone regardless of language skills - the most important thing is to spend time together so that everyone is included. Youth Tuesdays are organised by Kannelmäki Library together with partners. Confirmed programme for Youth Tuesdays, fall 2026: August 18.8. Board games and hanging out 25.8. Board games and hanging out September 1.9. Expressive skills workshop (Red Nose Company) 8.9. Creative writing workshop 15.9. Movie Night 22.9. Studying or job applications, based on participants' needs 29.9. Video workshop October 6.10. Creative writing workshop 13.10. Reading club (we have the books!) 20.10. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. 27.10. Movie Night November 3.11. Creative writing workshop 10.11. Expressive skills workshop (Red Nose Company) 17.11. Making beewax candles 24.11. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. December 1.12. Creative writing workshop 8.12. Board games 15.12. Movie Night 22.12. Studying or job applications, depending on your need. Take your own books, laptop etc. with you. 29.12. Self-made light art workshop (NOTE: workshop starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.)
We'll explore different art techniques and materials together with your child. For example, painting, drawing, and crafts. Themes change weekly. Welcome!
Art games – a space for playing – Children aged 0–2 with an adult
In art games, we set off on a journey – our imagination can take us anywhere! Games starting at 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00. The play time is approximately 20 minutes per session. No registration required; each session has room for the first 15 children and their accompanying adults. You can pick up a free ticket for the sessions at the information desk, and Café Napero serves as the waiting area – both are on the ground floor of Annantalo. You can also have something to eat at the café before and after the games. Please note that during the guided session, you will take part with your own child. The art games are aimed at children aged 0–2 and their own parent or other close adult. Instruction: Noora Puranen Time: 9.40, 10.20 and 11.00 Target group: ages 0–2 Instruction language: Finnish Duration: playtime in the guided sessions roughly 20 min
Everyone is welcome to our Art Buzz sessions – they're for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities, enjoying the fun of creating together and having little art experiences. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Leikkipuisto Strömberg, Strömberginpolku 5 · Helsinki
Arts and crafts for all ages, held indoors at the playground. You can find more details about this session in the weekly programme on Leikkipuisto Taivallahti's Instagram page and on the playground's notice board.
Leikkipuisto Taivallahti, Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 22 · Helsinki
Art Morning – Crafting, Painting, and Other Art Activities for All Ages
Everyone is welcome to the playground's art morning – it's for all ages! We'll try out various art and craft activities with changing themes. It's a great chance for parents to meet other families and for kids to find playmates. Parents and children can even help plan and run the activities with our leaders. You can warm up your own food and make coffee or tea here.
Various activity sessions. Crafts include drawing, modeling, painting, and other creative activities. Physical activities include obstacle courses, different play environments, and games. The activity session is at 10 AM.
Leikkipuisto Maatulli, Maatullinkuja 8 K · Helsinki
We do crafting every Wednesday starting at 10 am with changing themes. The weekly schedule can be found on the playground's Facebook and Instagram pages. Welcome to Roihuvuori Playground!
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.
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
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
In Family Crafts, children can practice crafting together with a parent, guided by the session leader. Thu, Oct 29, 5-7 PM: Fun Kekri crafts inspired by the harvest. Tue, Nov 17, 5-7 PM: Making paper lanterns to brighten up the dark season. Sat, Nov 28, 10 AM-12 PM: A card workshop for the whole family – let's create beautiful cards together. A warm welcome!
Welcome to celebrate Halloween at Myyrmäen kirjasto! The program includes themed crafting, and during the crafting, a librarian will read aloud a horror story. The horror story will be read around 5:30 PM and will last about 15-20 minutes. The event is aimed at primary school-aged children, but it's open to everyone. Children under school age must be accompanied by an adult.
Länsimäki Library is celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 30th, with activities for children and schoolchildren. Word art station: Write your own scary story and leave it on the spooky wall for others to read. Drawing station: Come colour creepy colouring 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.
Welcome to Kontulan kirjasto's Halloween event! The program includes a disco, a badge workshop, and a bouncy castle. You can dress up according to the theme. The program includes: - Halloween disco in the children's section - Badge workshop: 1 badge per visitor - Crafting: draw your own monster with the Monster Machine - Bouncy castle outside in front of the library. Free entry!
Welcome to celebrate the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) at Lippulaiva Library! Día de Muertos is a Mexican tradition of remembering and honouring loved ones who have passed away through colourful decorations, flowers and treasured mementos. Programme 4–5:30 pm: Welcome and introduction to the Day of the Dead tradition, followed by a Day of the Dead arts and crafts workshop. 5:30–7 pm: Screening of the film Coco. The event is free of charge and suitable for all ages and families. A Día de Muertos altar will be on display at Lippulaiva Library until 8 November 2026. Come and discover Mexican culture and this unique tradition!
During the Art Hours we create art and get to know different techniques and materials. Art Hours recommended for 5-years old and older children. Advanced registration on Rulla's website.
Lastenkulttuurikeskus Rulla, Keskustori 4 · Tampere
At the party, create sparkling magic wands, hooting ghosts, spooky pumpkins, or flying brooms! The party is decorated with terrifyingly lovely decorations; grab glow-in-the-dark ornaments, colorful pom-pom balls, shimmering swirls, or ticklish feathers for your creation. Recycled materials are used for the workshop. Maunula-talo's children's Saturday will be filled with a whimsical party atmosphere and glowing lights, welcome! Location: Maunula-talo main lobby, 2nd floor. The rest of the building is closed, entrance through the main door. Free admission!
In this workshop, participants reflect on something that is important to them and brings light into their lives. A small light-bringing ornament will be created using the embossing technique. Free admission to the workshop. Workshop design and facilitation: Art instructor Aino Malinen
Lasten kulttuurikeskus Aurora, Järvenperäntie 1-3 · Espoo
Welcome to celebrate the pre- and after-parties of Pokemon Go Super Mega Raid Day at keskustakirjasto Oodi on Saturday, October 31st, starting at 11 AM! In the morning, there will be crafting and activities for the whole family in Oodi's children's area. From 5 PM onwards, a Pokemon Go PvP tournament will be played in Oodi's lobby instead of chess. Registration for the tournament is in advance. The registration link for the tournament will be published later. The more detailed program for the day will be confirmed soon. The event is organized in collaboration with Pokémon GO Kamppi, Helsinki. The event is part of Game Week.
Keskustakirjasto Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4 · Helsinki
Halloween pumpkin carving competition at the Joensuu market square. The Joensuu Finnish-American Association is organizing the pumpkin carving competition for the sixth time with partners.
Come on Oct 31, from 12:30-2 PM, to the workshop to craft and colour some wonderfully spooky masks! If you like slightly scary stories, you can dress up as a character from a children's horror book, like Frankenstein, a werewolf, a bat, a witch, a mummy, a skeleton, or a pumpkin lantern. Our mascot, Neva the lynx, will be enthusiastically joining in. Vantaan kaupunginkirjasto's Workshop activities will be starting at Jumbon kirjasto during autumn 2026. These activity sessions, aimed at primary school children, introduce different literacy skills and new hobbies through fun, shared activities.