Library on Tour

Name: Library on Tour
Start: 2026-07-07T10:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-07-07T15:00:00+03:00
Location: Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus

took place · 7 Jul 2026

Töölön seniorikeskus/Palvelukeskus, Helsinki

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Library on Tour on 7.7 Tuesday from 10 to 15 in the festive hall.

From 10 to 10.45 there are book recommendations. From 13 to 14 the programme features poetry - especially Eino Leino, as 6.7 is Eino Leino Day. The event includes Leino's poems performed and sung, learning about the poet's life, and creating book spine poems together. From 14.15 to 15 there is a Eurovision record jury session called "Douze points".

You can also get a library card and learn about the library and e-library services.

About the festival: Library on Tour

38 libraries + 2 mobile libraries

Helsinki City Library network size

60+

Helmet network libraries (Helsinki metro area)

Good to know

Single day: Tuesday 7 July 2026, 10:00-15:00
Free entry - Helsinki City Library events are free of charge
Open to all ages
Book recommendations session 10:00-10:45
Eino Leino poetry session 13:00-14:00
Eurovision record review panel 14:15-15:00
Library card registration available on site
Venue: festival hall (juhlasali), Helsinki

What's new

2026-07
The July 2026 edition of Kirjasto kylässä runs on Tuesday 7 July, 10:00-15:00, in a festival hall, with book recommendations, an Eino Leino poetry session, and a Eurovision record review panel.
2026-07
The programme includes reciting and singing Eino Leino's poems, exploring the poet's life, and a collaborative spine-poetry workshop, timed to coincide with Eino Leino Day on 6 July.
2026-07
A Eurovision-themed record review panel called 'Douze points' is scheduled for 14:15-15:00.
2026-07
Visitors can sign up for a library card and learn about the library's physical and e-library services on site.

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