Manga and Anime Club for Grades 3-6, Matinkylä

The manga and anime club is for students in grades 3-6 and meets at Ison Omenan library in Matinkylä. Members explore manga and anime through reading, watching, discussing, and completing activities both individually and in groups. The club starts with fundamentals - drawing techniques and differences from Western comics - and gradually deepens. Participants' own interests and wishes guide the group's direction. The club suits both experienced fans and those new to manga and anime.

Registration opens Thursday 27.8. The clubs start in week 37, from Monday 7.9.2026 onwards, and continue throughout the school year. The group does not meet during school holidays. Participation is free, and the City of Espoo has insured participants.

Groups can be visited before registration. Everyone is welcome regardless of language skills, abilities, or previous hobby experience. If a child has support needs or other considerations, these can be mentioned during registration. Cancellations and other practical matters are handled through the club organizers.

The club is part of Espoo's hobby pathway, which implements Finland's national hobby model by offering free activities for grades 3-9 after school. The club follows safer space principles.