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A monthly silent reading circle at Pasila Library where participants read quietly together. Each person brings their own book and enjoys a peaceful reading session without discussion.
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Free film screenings for families with babies at Pasila Library, with a baby-friendly environment featuring dimmed lighting, lower sound levels, and freedom of movement.
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Arabic language café at Pasila Library where you can practise Arabic with native speakers. Suitable for all levels.
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Traditional British folk dancing with live music from Helsinki Cèilidh Band. No experience needed and everyone is welcome.
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An English-language book club that meets monthly at Pasila library. Participation is voluntary and no registration is required - you can also just come to listen.
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Swedish language café at Pasila Library where you practise the language through conversation. Meets on Wednesdays from August to December.
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Free Finnish language café online via Teams on Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:00.
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Pasila Library Culture Club meets every Tuesday to share traditions and customs. Free entry, no registration needed.
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The musician collective Orivesi All Stars invites you to an open jam session where you can play any acoustic instrument.
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Free homework help for upper secondary students and others on Wednesdays at Pasila Library. Subject teacher Helena assists with mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology.
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Estonian language café at Pasila Library for anyone wanting to practise Estonian and meet fellow language enthusiasts.
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Story time for children of all ages at Pasila Library on Thursdays at 9.30 a.m. Free.
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Finnish language conversation group at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays. Groups available for all levels from beginners to advanced.
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Russian-language book club at Pasila Library where literature enthusiasts discuss books together. Meetings every Tuesday at 18:00.
other18:00Free workshop using recycled materials where you paint stones. Bring your own stone, and the library will provide the remaining supplies.
concert18:00Duo Verde brings Argentine and Brazilian music to life through flute and guitar, featuring works by Piazzolla, Villa-Lobos, and other Latin American composers.
lecture18:00Love poetry open mic at Pasila Library, where you can perform and listen to poems that matter to you. Hosted by writer and poet Artemis Kelosaari.
lecture10:00Free digital support at Pasila Library by appointment. Advisors help with smartphones, tablets, and computers as well as email, social media, and electronic services. Sessions last one hour and can be booked online or by phone.
market11:00Children's flea market at Pasila Library where you can sell and buy secondhand children's clothing and items. A Lego station is part of today's program.
other11:00Lego Day at Pasila Library where children build a dream city with basic bricks, animals, and plants. A children's flea market run by ninth-graders takes place at the same time.
cinema16:15Free film afternoon at Pasilan Library featuring a British comedy/thriller rated K15. The film title is available in the Facebook event.
lecture13:00Lithuanian author Evelina Daciūtė presents her books in three languages and leads a creative workshop for children alongside translators.
lecture14:00Children's author Callum Abarca presents his fairy tale book Grâce at Pasila Library. An opportunity to meet the author and learn about his work.
other(6 days)
A self-organized plant exchange where you can swap cuttings, tubers, seeds, or seedlings. Run by Huonekasviseura rf on a self-service basis.
lecture18:00Non-fiction writer Ari Saastamoinen presents his book about Mediterranean corsairs whose raids and power struggles shaped the early modern era.
other(71 days)
Knitting meetings at Pasila Library where participants knit together and collect socks for Ukraine. We meet every other Monday from August through November.
exhibition(29 days)
Photographer Seppo J. Rantala presents staged reinterpretations of 16 classic Finnish artworks from the 19th century. The exhibition showcases renowned paintings by artists such as Gallen-Kallela and Schjerfbeck reimagined through photography.
festival12:00The Encounters art festival at Pasila Library brings together panel discussions, lectures, workshops and performances. Featured guests include author Koko Hubara, comedian Fathi Ahmed and the Al Hureya Dabke dance group.
lecture(71 days)
Free digital support at Pasila Library: help with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Booking required, guidance lasts one hour.
lecture18:00Russian-language book club that meets at Pasila Library on Tuesdays. The group reads and discusses classic and niche works from various genres together.
exhibition(31 days)
Katja Tuominen's paintings are exhibited in Pasila Library's gallery for the entire month of July.
lecture(57 days)
Svea Summer Language Cafe meets every Wednesday at Pasila Library throughout the summer. Practice Swedish with others, no advance registration required.
lecture(59 days)
Summer conversation group for Finnish language at Pasila Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from June to August. Meet to practice Finnish in a relaxed setting, completely free.
exhibition(59 days)
Lighting designer Jari Koskela's exhibition presents artist portraits from Helsinki city venues spanning 2011-2024. The photographs capture concert lighting and renowned Finnish performers.