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Summer holiday programme at Lippulaiva Library featuring craft workshops and creative activities for children.
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Espoo Info service advisors visit Lippulaiva Library to provide guidance and digital support on city services.
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Lippulaiva Library's summer yard invites adults to free Friday activities throughout the summer. The programme includes speed dating, book discussions, coffee-guitar evenings, a waffle night and crafts.
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Every Friday Lippulaiva Library screens a family-friendly film for children. Bring your own treats.
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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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Photography exhibition of Tuomo Olkkonen's images from Helsinki Folk Festival 66 in 1966. Opening on Sunday at Lippulaiva Library in Espoo.
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Weekly board game club for adults at Lippulaiva Library. No experience needed, rules are taught, and you can bring your own games. Free entry, no registration.
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Poetry Bath is a rhyme and verse session for babies aged 4 months to 1 year. The rhythm of poetry supports language development and offers a first introduction to literature.
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A creative writing group for seniors meeting every other Tuesday at the library. No experience needed - just bring curiosity and a willingness to write.
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Meet reading dog Dani and read aloud to him at Lippulaiva Library. A fun and encouraging activity for children who love books.
other16:00A free English-language cooking workshop where volunteers prepare meals for people in need. Advance registration is required.
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Family Café is a gathering place for families with children where parents and kids can meet in a relaxed setting.
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An open meeting place for children and young people where you can do homework, read, draw and play board games together. Healthy snacks are served.
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Free youth evening at Lippulaiva Library featuring games, discussions, and activities for young people from seventh grade and up.
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Free craft evening at the library with rotating themes and all materials provided.
lecture(120 days)
Open English story time at Lippulaiva Library in Espoo. Once a month on Thursdays from 5 to 5:30 pm, free entry for everyone.
other(113 days)
Self-run crafts club where each member brings their own materials. Meets on Thursdays at Lippulaiva Library.
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Open story time for preschool children and their parents at Lippulaiva Library.
other(113 days)
An activities club for primary school girls featuring games, baking, crafts, and nail painting.
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Open craft community at Lippulaiva Library where people knit, crochet, and sew together. Each session includes a tip for an easy craft, with coffee and biscuits served.
lecture14:45MiB and FYP Marketing host a marketing day with expert tips and networking for all interested participants. The event takes place both in person in Espoo and online via Zoom.
other(92 days)
A cooking club for neighbour mums meeting on Wednesdays throughout autumn. Together they prepare meals, explore cuisines from around the world, and practise Finnish in natural conversation.
cinema14:00Documentary about the Baltic Sea and archipelago featuring actors Irina Björklund, Martti Suosalo and Taneli Mäkelä. The music was composed by a group of Sibelius Academy teachers.
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Weekly open film screening for children and families at Lippulaivan Library, with the programme chosen by audience vote.
festival13:00A free cultural event showcasing Asian dance, music and traditional arts. Various dance groups and musicians perform, with the event held in both English and Finnish.
other(99 days)
A Spanish-language poetry workshop for children exploring poetic expression and creative voice through engaging activities, led by poet Odette da Silva.
lecture(113 days)
Open and free language café to practice speaking Finnish with native speakers. Beginners welcome, no registration needed.
lecture(85 days)
A knitting course for beginners and returning knitters, where you learn the fundamentals of knitting throughout the autumn.
lecture(99 days)
A free English conversation group for anyone wanting to practice speaking. Led by library visitors, the group meets Thursdays at Lippulaiva Library.
lecture(92 days)
A storytelling session for children featuring tales in Spanish. Perfect for young listeners discovering the language through an engaging, playful experience.
other(92 days)
Guided chair gymnastics class at Lippulaiva Library. Suitable for anyone looking to stay active.
lecture17:00Free reading advice at the library from HERO's special education professionals. Tips for reading and writing, information about learning challenges, and guidance on assistive tools. Sometimes accompanied by reading dog Halla.
lecture(78 days)
Ohjaamotalo Starttipiste offers free guidance for young people on job searching, studies, and housing at Lippulaiva library.
club(85 days)
Games club for seniors featuring card games, billiards, table tennis, and console games. All seniors welcome.
concert14:00Henna-Maija Kuki performs on accordion and sings at Lippulaiva Library. Dance music classics and folk melodies with the chance to sing and dance together.
other(92 days)
Free exercise guidance for families with preschool children. The group tailors support to each family's individual needs and preferences.
festival(84 days)
A free event series combining literature and cooking. Books and films inspire the preparation of dishes from different cultures in a shared kitchen.
concert15:00Classical guitarist Yunjia Liu presents the "Rainbow" project, a concert series celebrating diversity and inclusion. Each 30-minute concert is built around the colours of the rainbow and features classical works and the world premiere of "PUU".
lecture16:00Author Eveliina Mulenga presents her new book at Lippulaiva Library. The programme features an interview, book sales, and light refreshments.
other(93 days)
A vegetarian cooking workshop where you prepare a complete lunch from appetizer to dessert. Suitable for all skill levels.
lecture(85 days)
The Good Mood Book Club meets monthly to discuss books and life. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you've read the month's selection.
other(92 days)
Rainbow Seniors gather at Lippulaiva Library on the third Tuesday of each month for an open coffee hour with free conversation and group discussions.
lecture18:00Anton Monti discusses ultras in Italian football and how the mafia infiltrated the world of fans and violence.
cinema(85 days)
Lippulaiva Library screens films for adults several times a month. September features Rocketman.
concert14:00Acoustic dance music concert with Scandinavian melodies performed on traditional instruments including bagpipe, kantele and mouth harp.
lecture(64 days)
Free information session about memory and memory-boosting activities for all ages.
lecture(64 days)
A five-part course for couples where one partner has a memory disorder, exploring relationship challenges and resources together with other couples.
lecture14:00Award-winning lecturer Mari Anthoni presents the history of Espoo and its notable residents. The event is open and free, and participants can share their own memories.
lecture(239 days)
A weekly reading circle at Flagship Library in Espoo, led by library educator Mikko Airaksinen. Open to all - no prior reading required, and you can join at any time during the season.
lecture18:00A community singing session for seniors at Lippulaiva Library, led by Elina Hakala with the option to request favourite songs.
other14:00A hands-on workshop in making Japanese rice balls with the library's volunteer. Instructions in English and Japanese, limited places available.
other10:00Senior Package Välkky offers exercise, culture, and guidance for older residents with dancing, instruction, and refreshments.
festival12:00Indonesian Day showcases Indonesian culture through food, dance and crafts. The event is free and suitable for the whole family.
festival12:00The opening of cultural association Sadaa'ŋ Soom Perlánda presents the Fur language and Sudanese heritage. The programme features ceremonies, music, dance performances, and refreshments.
other15:30Parent and child dance together in a contact dance class. Warm-up, exploration of physical contact, and simple improvisation exercises for ages 2-5 with no prior dance experience needed.
other14:00A free dance workshop for 3-5-year-olds where children explore movement through play and creative experimentation.
musical16:50A beloved Azerbaijani musical comedy performed by young actors in English. Free admission.
other15:00Free yoga session organized by Bengali Association of Finland at Lippulaiva Library. Instruction in English, open to all.
other13:00A relaxed outdoor gathering at Lippulaivan kirjasto in Espoo, with coffee, a book quiz, live guitar, sing-alongs, and poetry. Also a good opportunity to practise Finnish through reading.
exhibition(35 days)
Paula Heljakka's exhibition exploring water and starry skies at Lippulaivan Library. Acrylics and oil paintings that investigate the diversity of water and cosmic landscapes.
lecture13:00English-language networking event for African IT professionals and students in Finland, focused on building a career in the technology sector.
festival13:00A summer afternoon at the library with coffee, music and reading. The programme includes guitar music, poetry reading and group singing, plus a chance to practise Finnish.
other13:00Create your own Pride-inspired bracelet in the library's workshop. The event is open to everyone and follows safer space principles.
other17:00Launch celebration of the children's book Oivan piilo at Lippulaiva Library, featuring a tent made from African fabrics, storytelling, coloring activities and refreshments.
concert14:00A storytelling concert introducing Finnish folk instruments and folk songs, suitable for the whole family and especially young children.
other(64 days)
A drawing club for adults where you can practice with chalk or charcoal. Suggested subjects are available, but you also have freedom to express yourself creatively.
other(71 days)
Summer activities for everyone: mölkky, badminton, word games, bingo and tournaments at Lippulaiva Library.
exhibition(28 days)
Manuela Norrgrann's exhibition 43 Petals showcases works from 2020-2026, where nature themes and vibrant colours come together in mixed media and oil painting.
other(22 days)
Free chair exercise group at the library on Thursday mornings in early June. Suitable for all fitness levels.