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Somali story time for children aged 3-6 years with their families at Malmi Library.
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Open discussion group where you practice Finnish by talking about current topics. Suitable for anyone with basic language skills.
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Reading dog Hannu helps children practice reading in a calm and supportive environment. A trained dog listens to each reader at their own pace.
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The library offers schoolchildren free homework help and a snack on Mondays at Malmi Library.
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A creative studio day for schoolchildren where you can work on your own ideas or join guided activities.
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A word art group for grades 3-5 where participants create their own stories and play with words under the guidance of children's author Maami Snellman.
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A morning session at Malmi Library for babies and toddlers featuring guided activities and free play. The autumn theme includes nursery rhymes and nature baths.
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Enter ry provides free digital guidance for seniors on Wednesdays. Book a one-hour session at the library and bring your device along with your login details.
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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.
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Open writers' meetings at Malmi Library where participants write together, read their texts, and receive feedback. Free and no advance registration needed.
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A fiction reading group at Malmi Library that meets four times during autumn and winter. Members discuss classic and contemporary works together.
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A baby-friendly film screening at Malmi Library featuring Summer Book, based on Tove Jansson's novel, with English dialogue and Finnish subtitles.
lecture15:00in 3 days
An event for Malm residents to learn about the neighbourhood's future plans and discuss them with city experts. Features interactive activities, information sessions and opportunities to share your views.
lecture18:00Poetry café where participants read and listen to poems together. Bring a poem that matters to you and discuss your thoughts about it. Coffee and tea served.
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.
lecture17:00Free training on volunteer work at Malmi Library. Learn the fundamentals, practical aspects, and interaction skills from local experts.
lecture18:00Hannu Toivonen, a computer science professor at the University of Helsinki, explores artificial intelligence - its core concepts, societal impact, and practical use of language models.
lecture18:00A literary reading circle exploring Miranda Cowley Heller's novel Paper Palace through the lens of love. Open to all.
other10:00A sensory nature experience for babies and parents at the library, with different stations to explore nature through touch, smell, and sound at a baby-friendly pace.
lecture18:00Former Russian Ambassador Antti Helanterä presents his book Notes from Moscow, which examines Russia's development from Gorbachev to Putin and the invasion of Ukraine.
theater13:00A performance based on Katri Kirkkopello's book about little Molli, who learns about friendship and managing her emotions. Suitable for children over 3 years old.
festival11:00Children's Saturday at Malmi Library with the Molli character teaching kids about emotional skills. The programme includes character hunts, themed activities, and a Molli performance at 1 p.m.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how love and happiness are portrayed for seniors in books.
lecture09:30Training for Reading Ambassadors who support older people's reading interests through reading aloud at care facilities.
lecture18:00Author and longtime news correspondent Matti Rönkä visits Malmi Library to discuss his latest Viktor Kärppä novel and his writing career. Free admission.
other10:00A leisurely autumn walk in local nature from Malmi Library, especially suited for seniors. About 2 km through accessible terrain with seasonal book tips.
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.
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.
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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.
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Summer reading hour at Malmi Library where schoolchildren and others can read books and comics at their own pace.
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A sales exhibition of acrylic paintings at Malmi Library. A hobby artist showcases works created using various techniques and themes.