lecturein progress
Regular gatherings for Japanese language enthusiasts at Oodi, where participants discuss Japanese culture and life in Finland. Conversations are held in English and Japanese.
lecturein progress
An introduction to German for beginners, comparing pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary between German and English.
exhibitionin progress
Finnish picture book art about love and care is on display in this exhibition. Maria Vilja and seven other illustrators present their works at Oodi library.
lecturein progress
Free financial advice at Oodi library on the first Wednesday of each month. Experts help with money matters and debt problems confidentially.
lecturein progress
The city's digital advisor offers free guidance on computers, tablets, and e-services at Oodi throughout the week. Personal instruction sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture18:00Three hosts of the Kurja juttu podcast present their true crime books and share stories from their work at the Oodi library.
concert14:00in 4 days
Piazzolla's Buenos Aires Four Seasons meets Finnish tango in a concert where violinist Linda Suolahti, cellist Artturi Aalto, and pianist Miikka Taipale unite north and south.
lecturein 5 days (5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers free guidance on using computers, tablets, and public e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Personal sessions can be booked in advance.
festivalin 5 days (2 days)
The Lapinlahti Film Festival presents film classics, Finnish cinema, and new Taiwanese cinema at Helsinki Central Library. Free admission, running 17-23 August 2026.
lecture18:00in 6 days
Book release on 19th-century Finnish choral music and its historiography, with book sales.
lecture17:00Risto Kangas presents his multilingual poetry collection Amor y Pasión at Oodi library. The poems in five languages explore love, longing, pain, and hope.
lecture17:00Author Paulin Alex presents Colombia's coffee mountains and Nasa culture through sensory experiences, photographs, and conversation. Suitable for the whole family.
concert17:30An interactive concert about Kalevala rune singing at the Night of the Arts. Rune singers Ilona Korhonen and Maari Kallberg lead the audience in rune singing and discussion of cultural heritage.
lecture18:00Author Tiina Pasanen presents her Soundtrack series, set in North Karelia and exploring return migration, love, and family secrets. Interviewed by Tiina Kristoffersson.
lecture14:00Three Rosetta Versos authors discuss their works and the significance of diversity in Finnish literature through interviews and panel discussions.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor helps with computers, tablets, phones, and e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi 24-28 August. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture17:00Maxim Fedorov presents his new book about Finland and the Finnish people. At the book release, he shares his journey into Finnish society, interviewed by Sampo Marjomaa.
festival11:00The Baltic Sea Festival is a free all-day event in central Helsinki celebrating the Baltic Sea. From carnival procession to pub quiz, it offers themed tents, games, music, and activities for all ages.
other15:00Create herring-themed bookmarks using a laser cutter at Oodi's City Workshop during Baltic Sea Day. Open to all ages.
lecture18:00Author Anne Tarsalainen presents her new novel and poetry collection at Oodi. The interviewer is author-therapist-theologian Marjo Ojalammi.
lecture14:00Marilyn Monroe 100 Years event at Kino Regina: lectures, panel discussion, and conversation about Monroe from the perspectives of pin-up history and female identity.
festival15:00Blow! Cavalcade brings wind orchestras and ensembles from Helsinki to Helle Kannila Square at the Central Library Oodi. Varied music all evening, and admission is free.
lecture16:00Philosopher Antti Vihinen presents his book examining composer Jean Sibelius' connections to Nazi Germany. The discussion features musicologist Juha Torvinen.
festival16:00The Kolibrí Festival marks its 15th anniversary with a children's programme at Helsinki Central Library, featuring performances by Rio Saarton and Trio Mandeng. Free admission.
lecture15:00Pauli Löija's novel "Better People Part 2" is presented at Helsinki Central Library. The author signs books during the event.
lecture(4 days)
The city's digital advisor offers free guidance on computer, tablet, and phone use at Oodi on weekdays. Personal coaching sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture17:00Book release exploring how individualism developed in society and its effects. Experts from various fields discuss the causes and potential solutions.
lecture(101 days)
Enter ry volunteers offer one-on-one guidance for seniors learning to use smartphones, tablets, and computers. Bring your own device and passwords.
lecture17:30Free Finnish language course for immigrants, led by volunteer teachers. Meets on Tuesdays at Oodi.
lecture17:30Artist Juhani Koivumäki shares insights from three monastery journeys to Thailand, France, and India, reflecting on what he discovered about silence and inner peace.
concert15:00Iranian musician Sara Majidi Nejad presents the qanun and piano in this instalment of the Musical Instruments of the World series, which features musicians and instruments from across the globe.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and public e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi from 7-11 September. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
other(106 days)
Chess club meeting on Mondays at the Central Library Oodi. Everyone interested in chess is welcome to join.
lecture(99 days)
Finnish language café meeting on Mondays at Odi. Come and practice Finnish with other learners.
lecture17:00Tapio Lampinen's personal account of Finnish economic history is presented at Odi's Saarikoski mat. The book explores forgotten historical layers through people's lives and work experiences.
lecture(99 days)
A volunteer-led discussion group where participants practice spoken Finnish together. Participation is free and requires no registration.
other(15 days)
Free asahi exercise sessions for all ages on Oodi library's balcony on Thursdays 10.9., 17.9., and 24.9. from 9:00 to 10:00, led by instructor Merja Aho.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers free guidance on computers, tablets, and e-services at Oodi throughout the week. Personal instruction sessions can be booked in advance.
lecture17:00A discussion on violence against women and girls, exploring its causes and potential solutions. The panel includes a legal journalist, author, activist, and lawyer.
lecture10:00Free event by the Future Coalition offering support with future planning and information about mental health services.
lecture13:00A lecture on how literature portrays the emotions and lives of older people. The speaker is library professional Marika Helovuo.
lecture18:00Ukrainian author presents her debut novel about life during Russia's war against Ukraine. The discussion will be held in Ukrainian with English interpretation.
theater14:00A dream performance that draws the audience into the mythical world of dreams, seeking connections with archetypes and stories. A few participants can share their own dreams as the foundation for the performance.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and public e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi throughout the week. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
concert15:00Peruvian guitarist Fernando Salazar Boza performs his own compositions in an acoustic solo concert as part of the Musical Instruments of the World series. His music blends Latin American traditions, Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and improvisation.
ballet17:00The duet Sense of Hope explores loneliness and exclusion through dance and text. Created by Carl Knif, Emil Nordman, and Eero Vesterinen, the performance seeks light despite its serious subject matter.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
festival18:00Board game speed friending at Ropecon: play short games and meet other visitors in 20-minute rounds with 10-minute breaks.
lecture10:15Four lessons in French for beginners, taught in English. Ideal for those wanting to learn the basics of the French language.
other14:00A summer craft workshop for children at Oodi library's children's terrace, guided by young volunteers.
other13:00Saskia Helinska leads hands-on workshops where old sweaters are deconstructed, yarn is dyed with natural dyes, and new handmade items are created.
festival16:00Connectoria - Voices of Cultures is a free event at Oodi library featuring live performances, dance, and collaborative art-making from diverse cultural backgrounds.
lecture15:00A rainbow reading circle at Oodi library during Pride Week. Author Heidi Airaksinen discusses her novel Vierge Moderne, and all are welcome to join.
lecture17:00Panel discussion with transgender, non-binary and intersex authors exploring how gender diversity is portrayed in literature. Panelists include Sophie Labelle, Taneli Leonora Viljanen, Xan van Rooyen, Susi Nousiainen and Aatos Koutonen.
other10:00A free drop-in workshop at Oodi where certified Japanese instructors from "Ori-Ori" teach you to fold a Shimanto newspaper bag from old newspapers and starch glue. Open to all ages, with each bag taking around 20 minutes to make.
other10:00Learn to make a Japanese Shimanto Newspaper Bag from recycled materials in this free workshop suitable for all ages.
theater(3 days)
A live-action role-playing work about feminine gay men in 1960s Helsinki. Two performances - one open to all and one for men and non-binary people.
other14:00A traditional tablet weaving workshop where you can learn an ancient textile technique. Suitable for everyone, regardless of vision or mobility.
other(2 days)
Aalto University Junior offers a free Robots workshop for ages 9-12 where participants build a LEGO robot and learn to program it. The workshop is held at Helsinki Central Library Oodi on June 23-24, advance registration is required.
club18:00A group singing event at Oodi cinema hosted by karaoke artist Aleksi Kolmonen. Lyrics are displayed on screen and the microphone is open to all.
lecture18:00Author Kirsi Sihvo presents her novel "My Name Was Nikolai", which follows two young people from the 1930s through World War II. The event features readings and an opportunity to discuss the book with the author.
exhibition(49 days)
An experimental short film by Kristina and Albert Laine that renders childhood memories from Soviet-occupied Lithuania as shifting clouds against a summer sky. On show in Kuben at Oodi, 15 June - 2 August 2026.
exhibition17:00Opening of the Memories In The Clouds exhibition featuring an experimental short film about childhood memories from Lithuania during the Soviet Union's collapse. Artists Kristina and Albert Laine are present at the event.
lecture(4 days)
The city's digital advisor offers guidance on using computers, tablets, phones, and public e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi from 15-18 June. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.
other12:00International knitting day featuring a parade through central Helsinki and communal knitting at Keskustakirjasto Oodi, open to knitters of all levels.
lecture11:00A free Larufest seminar where Latvian and Finnish composers discuss art's role in an unstable world, featuring a performance of Vasks' string quartet.
other17:00An interactive song workshop where children and young people create their own compositions on iPad using GarageBand and Launchpad. Teachers from Musikskolan Demon lead the sessions.
other18:00A children's book workshop at Oodi library where author Aura Marttinen and her daughter Elina Eden teach kids and adults how to create books. Develop characters, invent stories, and plan your own book's beginning with someone you care about.
lecture18:00A casual Italian language group where a native speaker guides learners of all levels.
lecture16:30A discussion on cultural funding and its social significance, with experts exploring how culture can grow without sacrificing artistic freedom or quality.
lecture11:00Composer Markus Fagerudd and director Laura Jäntti discuss the relationship between music and theatre. The programme features Fagerudd's compositions performed by violinist Rebecca Roozeman and cellist Pekka Smolander.
lecture(5 days)
The city's digital advisor helps with computers, tablets, and e-services at Helsinki Central Library Oodi throughout the week. Personal guidance sessions can be booked in advance.