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An English-language reading group meeting monthly at Richardsgatan Library. August's discussion focuses on Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights.
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A reading circle exploring Russian literature from classics to contemporary authors, led by Pirjo Aaltonen and Martti Anhava at Richardsgatan Library.
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Italiankielinen lukupiiri kokoontuu kerran kuukaudessa Rikhardinkadun kirjastossa. Elokuussa 2026 käsitellään Rosa Matteucci'n "Cartagloria"-romaania, syyskuussa klassikkoja Moby Dickia ja Jane Eyreä. Osallistuminen on avointa kaikille, joita kiinnostaa italialainen kirjallisuus ja keskustelu.
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Enter ry offers free digital guidance for seniors at Rikhardinkatu Library on Tuesdays. The sessions cover the basics of using smartphones, tablets, computers, and web services.
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Reading dog Häxa listens calmly while children practice reading aloud. Sessions at Rikhardinkatu Library on Tuesdays throughout autumn.
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A relaxed Finnish language practice group with no advance registration needed. Suitable for people who have moved to Finland and already speak some Finnish.
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Sibelius Academy early music students perform lunch concerts in the book tower of Richardinkatu Library. Free admission.
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A collaborative singing session of Kalevala-metre rune songs at Richardsgatan Library. Learn new melodies and perform as a soloist if you wish.
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A reading circle exploring how classic literature has inspired composers and choreographers. The autumn programme covers Anna Karenina, Hamlet, Billy Budd and Measure for Measure alongside their operatic and ballet adaptations.
lecture(85 days)
A Russian-language book club gathering through autumn to discuss myths in modern literature. The first meeting on 27.9 focuses on Thomas Mann's Doctor Faustus.
lecture18:00in 4 days
Philosopher Elisa Aaltola explores what it means to love nature and animals, and how this form of love could transform our treatment of other species.
lecture13:30A seminar on collapse awareness - understanding large-scale societal and ecological threats. Participants discuss how to meet the ecological crisis and share experiences in small group conversations.
lecture17:00Pirjo and Reijo Toivanen discuss their book tracing Finnish artists' inspiration from Italian locations that influenced Finnish art over a century ago. The presentation explores Florence and other Italian towns that captivated Finnish painters and sculptors during the Golden Age.
lecture18:00Author Leo Stranius explores how climate-friendly choices - compact living, mindful consumption, and plant-based eating - can improve our wellbeing and happiness.
lecture17:00Authors Marika Riikonen and Salla Simukka discuss the importance of children's and young adult literature journalism in Finnish media.
lecture18:00Book launch for "Lahkojohtajan morsian", a testimony about spiritual manipulation and abuse. Panel discussion with authors and experts on human trafficking and religious trauma.
concert13:00Singer Kristina Jacobsen and cellist Carolina Stenbäck perform an acoustic concert from their shared album Camino Dreaming. An interactive show where the audience is invited to share their thoughts about the music.
lecture18:00A lecture on current scams and their warning signs. Paula Pessi from the Consumer Union presents practical examples of how scammers operate and how to respond correctly in suspicious situations.
lecture13:00Poet Karima Karppinen launches her trilingual poetry collection. The discussion features a Latin professor and philosopher, with poetry recitations as part of the programme.
lecture18:00The Saima Harmaja Society honours pilot and author Tapani Harmaja with an evening where guest Eero Haarla presents his life and literary work.
festival10:00Children's Saturday celebrates Maria Vilja's series "The Invisible Backpack". The programme includes reading sessions, activities, and a 2-3.30 pm workshop where children create their own backpack buddies.
lecture18:00Researcher Ari Saastamoinen discusses his book on piracy and power struggles in the Mediterranean during the early modern period.
lecture18:00Architect Mona Schalin explores the history of Rikhardinkatu Library, the first building in the Nordic region designed specifically for a public library.
other(2 days)
Borrow a mother from Rikhardinkatu Library during Helsinki Design Week. An experienced parent of four is available for conversation and coffee.
lecture18:00An open mic night on the summer patio of Richardinkatu Library where you can perform your own poems or short texts. The event is hosted by author Tarja Okkonen.
lecture12:00A service design workshop exploring the relationship with motherhood from a fresh perspective. Open to anyone with a mother or adult children.
lecture17:00Debut author Mirva Karkinen presents her novel Leviatan at Rikhardinkatu Library, discussing the work's themes and reading excerpts.
theater17:00Improvisation group Kosteusvaurio makes its debut at the Night of the Arts, where the audience acts as scriptwriter and the group creates new characters and situations.
lecture16:30Open discussion about the EU's next budget for 2028-2034. Share your thoughts on where the union's common funds should be invested - participation is free and open to everyone.
lecture18:00Author Heli Ranta presents her debut novel The Heart of the Road at Rikhardinkatu Library. The novel traces a woman's life from post-war Finland to contemporary Europe, where art and freedom become tragically intertwined.
lecture18:00Poet Kristian Helanen presents his new poetry collection Erosinko molemmista, exploring the end of a relationship and the journey of rediscovering oneself.
concert16:00Esa Ruoho's three-hour sound workshop presenting the Paketti software and performing his projects Lackluster and Plugged Into Nothing.
club(22 days)
Jouhikko jams meet on Wednesday evenings in August at the summer courtyard of Richardsgatan Library. You can play the jouhikko or other quiet instruments, try new sounds, or simply listen.
lecture17:00Aino Kallaks birthday is celebrated at Richardsgatan Library with a lecture about the author and her life philosophy.
exhibition(31 days)
Anu Kangas presents five paintings exploring momentariness and lightness through green. The exhibition transforms nature's invisible vibration into visual force.
lecture17:00Artists Lahja Kallinen and Ulla Pitkänen present their exhibition Ylitys, united by themes of books, words, images, and forms. The exhibition runs throughout June at Richardsgatan Library's Artist Book Gallery.
other(15 days)
A two-week LEGO-building event at Richardinkatu Library where you can build freely following your own ideas or continue constructions started by others.
theater16:30A performance exploring the mythical world of dreams with the audience, where a few participants can share their own dreams and experience the piece from its heart.
exhibition(58 days)
A site-specific group exhibition at Rikhardinkatu Library where seven artists explore information architecture and the allegory of the library. The exhibition is open in June-July, with the opening on 3.6 from 18 to 20.
exhibition(28 days)
Ukrainian contemporary artist Diana Bazhan presents the exhibition "Fragmentit", exploring memories through colour, light, and texture.
exhibition(30 days)
A joint exhibition by two artists exploring the world of books, words and images. Meet the artists at a special seminar discussing their works.