lecturein progress
Somali story time for children aged 3-6 years with their families at Malmi Library.
lecture(120 days)
Open discussion group where you practice Finnish by talking about current topics. Suitable for anyone with basic language skills.
other(113 days)
Reading dog Hannu helps children practice reading in a calm and supportive environment. A trained dog listens to each reader at their own pace.
lecture18:00A literature evening about the Auer family miscarriage of justice with authors Matti Rämö and Rami Mäkinen. Discussion of justice system failures and the media's role in the case.
other(85 days)
Reading dog Zita helps children practice reading at the library in a calm, supportive environment. Each 15-minute session is a safe way to build reading confidence and skills.
lecture18:00Author and longtime news correspondent Matti Rönkä visits Malmi Library to discuss his latest Viktor Kärppä novel and his writing career. Free admission.
lecture09:30Training for Reading Ambassadors who support older people's reading interests through reading aloud at care facilities.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how love and happiness are portrayed for seniors in books.
lecture18:00Author Elli Salo discusses her Finlandia Prize-nominated debut novel Keräilijät at Malmi Library, interviewed by literature researcher Hanna Karhu.
concert18:00Acoustic folk music from Rautakoura and Paula Wolski at Malmi Library. Part of the autumn Helsinki Folk concert series with free admission.
concert14:00Senegalese afropop with Es-Ow and The Ridial Band in an acoustic concert at Malmi Library's reading café.
other13:00Malmi Library hosts a summer word bingo game where a machine draws literature-related words. The event is suitable for all ages and requires no registration.
other(10 days)
Summer Lego building course at Malmi Library in July. Activities for school-age children on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
other16:00Free workshop where you can make your own Pride-themed stickers. Suitable for all ages.
other(15 days)
Summer reading hour at Malmi Library where schoolchildren and others can read books and comics at their own pace.
exhibition(30 days)
A sales exhibition of acrylic paintings at Malmi Library. A hobby artist showcases works created using various techniques and themes.