lecture09:30Free online training on volunteer work via Teams. Covers basics, practical matters, communication skills, and support roles for children and young people.
lecture14:00Open reading circle for adults at Martinlaakso Library. In August, Christy Leftier's "The Beekeeper of Aleppo" will be discussed. Free entry, no registration required.
lecture13:00A Swedish-language guided walk through Suomenlinna's history and present day, with free entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
lecture16:30A vibroacoustic relaxation method using singing bowls to create deep relaxation through vibration and sound. A 40-minute session lying under a blanket.
lecture17:00A guided walk tracing Kronstad's ghosts with stories about the city's most famous mysteries and Art Nouveau architecture.
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Kristiina Leppänen leads a course where 15-18-year-olds design and create their own masks from recycled materials while exploring the significance of masks in art and culture.
Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
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An architecture walk exploring Alvar Aalto's human-centred modernism in Helsinki. Discover Finlandia Hall, the Iron House, and the Academic Bookstore with an expert guide.
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A one-hour guided tour of Alvar Aalto's iconic Kulttuuritalo, exploring the building's modernist architecture, history, and political significance.
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A peer-supported reading circle for POC readers meeting twice at Tikkurila Library. The group explores Carmen Baltzar's debut work carmen, with discussion and reflection at the second meeting.
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A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
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The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
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Art history student Anna Khirug leads a queer-guided tour of Kirsi Neuvonen's exhibition. The tour examines how the works engage with societal norms and opens perspectives on themes of otherness and diversity.
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Free digital support at Pasila Library: help with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Booking required, guidance lasts one hour.
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Free chess instruction for all ages on Mondays at Lauttasaaren Library. Learn rules, openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames.
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Open discussion group where you practice Finnish by talking about current topics. Suitable for anyone with basic language skills.
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Digitalkkari offers free help with computers, phones, and other devices at Myyrmäki Library. The service is available several times a week from August through November.
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Expert-led walk through modern Helsinki's architecture from the 1930s to today. Explore office buildings, department stores, and public structures in the city centre with museum guides.
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Four-day drawing and sketchbook workshop on Suomenlinna led by illustrator Ulrika Ylioja. An open, experimental course for all skill levels.
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An open discussion group for older adults exploring current topics and doing exercises to support mental wellbeing. Also for anyone wanting to maintain their Swedish language skills.
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Ankkuri Group is a peer support group for pensioners and unemployed people discussing mental wellbeing, life management, and substance use.
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Open memory training group for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card. Quizzes, memory exercises and brain gymnastics.
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An open meditation group meets on Sunday mornings at the library for 45 minutes of shared silence and conversation.
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Memory training group for pensioners and unemployed at Kampi service centre. Train your memory together with others using various tasks - no registration needed.
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Physiotherapist-led gentle body care for pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card during summer.
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Open memory group for people with a memory diagnosis or memory problems. Meet others in the same situation and receive peer support and information about brain health.
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An open and free memory-activating group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki.
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Somali story time for children aged 3-6 years with their families at Malmi Library.
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Toastmasters group practices public speaking and presentation skills in an encouraging environment. Open meeting in English for all.
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The Elonkirjon kaupunki project presents alternative plans to protect city forests from development. The Helsinki event brings together architects and residents to discuss the future of Stansvik and Kumpula.
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Gym orientation for beginners. Book your spot from the notice board or call to register.
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Open peer support group for family carers meeting monthly. Share experiences, get information about services, and receive support from others in similar situations.
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An open brain-teaser group for pensioners and unemployed people in Helsinki. Exercise your memory with word games and puzzles.
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A peer-support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis. Meetings include news exchange and activities such as brain exercises, music, and physical activity.
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Regular gatherings for Japanese language enthusiasts at Oodi, where participants discuss Japanese culture and life in Finland. Conversations are held in English and Japanese.
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Open memory support group for people with a memory disease diagnosis or memory challenges. The group offers peer support, discussion, and activities to support memory at Kannelmäki service centre.
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Reading Hours is a free reading group for pensioners and unemployed people that meets on Wednesdays in even-numbered weeks at the Kannelmäki service centre. A volunteer reads stories followed by discussion over coffee.
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A guided walk through Helsinki's sauna culture with a local Finnish guide. Learn about sauna history, practice Finnish vocabulary, and discover tips for responsible travel memories.
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A peer support group for people with OCD meeting monthly at Tikkurila Library, facilitated by an experienced peer leader.
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Monthly book club at Hakunila Library where members discuss jointly selected titles. August's selection is Maja Lunde's "The Last".
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The language studio offers personal study guidance for those wanting to learn Finnish. A teacher will help you choose the right course.
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The mystery book club meets ten times during autumn 2026 at Ison Omenan library in Espoo. Participants discuss their favorite detective novels from authors including Donna Leon, Peter James, and Fred Vargas.
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Hilma Support Centre opens a service point at Entressen Library every other Friday, offering free guidance to disabled immigrants and their families.
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Open memory group for people with memory challenges or a memory diagnosis. Meet others in the same situation, receive peer support, and learn about brain health and practical daily support.
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Novellikoukku is a monthly reading group where short stories are read aloud and participants can do handicrafts at the same time.
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The garden club meets at Puistola Library on Mondays to discuss gardening and plant cultivation.
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Free housing advice for Espoo residents facing accommodation challenges. Experienced social workers assist with finding housing and resolving housing-related issues. Available on Tuesdays.
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Swedish-language reading circle that meets monthly at Tapiola Library to discuss books and reading experiences.
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An English-language book club that meets monthly at Pasila library. Participation is voluntary and no registration is required - you can also just come to listen.
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English-language book club meeting monthly at the library. Discussions are in English, but books can be read in any language and fluency is not required.
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An open reading circle exploring societal themes about women's lives, humanity's relationship with nature, and technology's impact on daily life.
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Open story time at Sellos Library where stories are read in Finnish for children, parents, and preschool groups.
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A beginner Finnish language group meeting on Thursdays at Sellos Library using the TOISTO method. Open to all with no prior language experience required.
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A monthly reading circle where participants discuss books together. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 14.30 to 15.30.
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Chinese story time for children at Ison Omena Library featuring tales and an introduction to Chinese culture.
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A wellbeing path addressing mental health, housing, sleep, recovery, legal planning, nutrition, physical activity and nature.
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Open Swedish-language discussion group for beginners and advanced speakers. Practice speaking Swedish in a relaxed atmosphere without advance registration.
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Entressen's Swedish-language reading group meets monthly over afternoon coffee to discuss books.
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The presentation of the detailed plan amendment for the Senior Quarter in Vuosaari and a scale model are on display at Vuotalo from mid-August to early September. An open discussion meeting is held on 26.8 from 15.30 to 18.00.
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SPR's language café meets on Tuesdays at Entressen Library for informal Finnish practice. The group welcomes anyone looking to improve their Finnish language skills in a relaxed setting.
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A monthly reading circle at Sello Library where participants discuss various books together. In August, the group reads Sven Mikser's "Vareda".
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A peer support group for rainbow seniors meeting monthly at Kontulan Senior Centre. Open to pensioners and unemployed people with a service centre card, with the option to participate remotely.
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A film club where participants discuss the themes raised by films together. Throughout the autumn, artificial intelligence, difference, and human connection are explored through classic films - no prior experience required.
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Simple News Café is an open gathering where participants listen to simple news, read and discuss it together. A way to learn English and understand Finnish culture and history.
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A monthly reading circle at Entressen Library where participants discuss various books together.
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Open English story time at Lippulaiva Library in Espoo. Once a month on Thursdays from 5 to 5:30 pm, free entry for everyone.
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English-language guided tour of the Suomenlinna fortress, covering its history and main sights, with included entry to the Ehrensvärd Museum.
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Free digital support at Pasila Library by appointment. Advisors help with smartphones, tablets, and computers as well as email, social media, and electronic services. Sessions last one hour and can be booked online or by phone.
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A guided walking tour through Suomenlinna fortress, exploring its history from 1748 to the present day. Tours depart from the museum and last approximately one hour.
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Espoo Info service advisors visit Lippulaiva Library to provide guidance and digital support on city services.
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Espoo Info service advisors offer guidance and digital support on city services at Entressen Library.
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Artist-led guided walks in the footsteps of Yrjö Blomstedt in Jyväskylä. Summer 2026 offers walks under dancer Laura Suonperä's guidance and family activities at Villa Rana.
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Arabic story time for children every Tuesday at Sello Library. Sanaa tells stories about adventures, imagination and dreams.
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A discussion group for pensioners and unemployed people at Laajasalo Service Centre. The event is open to all who have a service centre card.
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A natural dye-making course for children aged 7-11, exploring local plants and creating colours and natural materials through painting, printing, and construction. Taught in English in a small group with individual guidance.