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An open reading circle exploring societal themes about women's lives, humanity's relationship with nature, and technology's impact on daily life.
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Reading Dog Jymy is a patient listener who helps children practice reading aloud without anxiety. Sessions last about 15 minutes and suit children aged 6 and up.
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Monthly Friday activity featuring board games, crafts, and treats for children.
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A monthly crime fiction reading group at Oulunkylä Library where readers discuss detective novels together over coffee or tea.
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Free makerspace on Tuesdays where students can experiment with a 3D printer and vinyl cutter.
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SPR's language café is an informal Finnish practice group. Play games, discuss everyday topics, and connect with other learners at all levels.
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Open reading circle exploring Marxism, organized by the Democratic Institute for Education DSL.
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Free film screenings for adults on the second Friday of each month at Oulunkylä Library. No registration needed.
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A cozy gathering where short stories are read aloud and people knit together. Enjoy coffee or tea while listening or creating something for a good cause.
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Free story time evening for families where tales come alive through interactive characters.
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ENTER ry volunteers guide seniors through smartphone, tablet, and computer use as well as digital services. Free entry, no booking needed.
club12:00in 2 days
Echo Collective hosts open synthesizer jams for anyone interested in electronic music. Bring your synthesizer or come just to listen.
concert18:00in 4 days
A tribute to Tapio Rautavaara featuring his songs as sing-alongs, with memories, sketches and poems performed by Matti Reittamo and Maritta Widberg.
concert18:00in 5 days
An open performance event for songwriters to present new songs and receive feedback from the audience.
other10:00Babies and their parents gather at Oulunkylä library for nursery rhymes, play, and socializing. The library serves tea.
lecture14:00Actor Johannes Holopainen reads Finnish love stories aloud as part of the library's autumn programme celebrating love.
other13:00Free craft activity at Oulunkylä Library for children during the autumn school holidays.
cinema12:00A film screening celebrating Girls' Day featuring the classic Little Women. Free admission for everyone.
lecture18:00Non-fiction writer Vesa Linna presents his new book about Finland's 20th-century wars, featuring dramatic personal stories and lesser-known episodes from Baltic Sea history.
concert18:00Heppakirjat presents a concert where sounds from the built environment and analogue technology are transformed into stories. For enthusiasts of field recordings and tape loops.
club12:00Echo Collective hosts open synthesizer jams for everyone. Bring your synthesizer or come just to listen - together you'll create new soundscapes with no experience required.
lecture18:00Author Terhi Kivikoski presents her debut novel and discusses writing and the questions the book raises.
cinema(40 days)
Oulunkylä Library screens children's films for schoolchildren. All films are rated K7.
lecture18:00Author Ulla von Weissenberg presents her debut novel The Visiting Soloist at Oulunkylä Library. Cultural producer Anna Huhtikangas interviews her about a story of ambition, family bonds, and a multigenerational effort to heal self-esteem wounds.
concert18:00Kadonnut Manner is a Finnish solo guitarist performing instrumental music rooted in American Primitive Guitar, country blues, and northern landscapes. The Oulunkylä Library concert marks his return from a week-long Baltic tour.
concert18:00Jonna Karanka performs as Kuupuu with experimental electronic music blending strange frequencies, loops, and electroacoustic textures.
club16:00A free role-playing and board game event where you can play games, try role-playing, and meet fellow hobbyists.
exhibition(26 days)
The exhibition explores traces of the past in the present through Aristophanes' play "Clouds" and internet discussions. Lea Hakala's work merges ancient comedy and digital culture in a reflection on how texts are preserved and archived.
festival16:00A Pride week film afternoon featuring "Call me by your name". Popcorn and fruit juice served for ages 12 and up.
market(47 days)
Oulunkylä Library clearance sale: books at 0.50 € or three for one euro, CD and DVD at 0.50 €, newspaper bundles at 1 € (from July). Card payments only.
cinema10:30A film marathon celebrating Helsinki Day at Oulunkylä Library features babykino, Helsinki documentaries, and daytime cinema - all free of charge.
market(50 days)
Oulunkylä Library holds a summer clearance sale on Helsinki Day featuring fiction, non-fiction books, and later magazines.