Töölön kirjasto is a branch of the Helsinki City Library, located in the Töölö district. Built in the 1970s, it serves local residents with library services and regularly hosts exhibitions, lectures and public events.
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Free library gym at Tölö Library led by Elina and Tapio. Stretching, muscle conditioning and socializing. Outdoors in summer.
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A monthly crafts circle at Tölö Library where crafters gather to share ideas and projects. Welcome to join in Finnish, Swedish, or English.
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Free story time for children and families at Töölö Library every Monday evening. Meeting place is the Reading Corner.
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A meditation session exploring body-mind awareness and deepening concentration under the guidance of musician Kalle Ylitalo, who brings ten years of Buddhist meditation practice experience.
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The senior reading circle meets once a month to read today's newspapers together, discuss the news, and share thoughts. You can also attend just to listen.
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Practice reading aloud with a patient reading dog at Tölö Library. The dog reduces reading stress and is especially helpful for people with dyslexia.
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A family café where children and adults meet and create together in an open space for everyone.
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An open poetry salon where participants discuss and share their favorite poems in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
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Therapy dogs from the Finnish Kennel Club visit Töölö Library on Wednesdays. Come pet the dogs without booking in the library foyer.
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A literary discussion group meeting four times in autumn to explore books by international authors, led by Susanne Ahlroth.
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Social counselor Hanna Paunonen offers free consultations at Töölö Library on Mondays from August through November. She helps with everyday questions, service access, and administrative matters.
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A volunteer-run conversation group for practising Finnish in a relaxed setting with coffee and tea.
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Enter ry volunteers guide seniors through using smartphones, tablets, and computers at Töölö Library on Monday mornings.
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Volunteer lawyers offer free legal advice at Töölö Library on Mondays. Advance booking is required.
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Nursery rhyme session for babies and toddlers featuring rhyme games and verses. Free entry, no advance registration.
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Easy reading circle for anyone who wants to read more or practise Finnish through literature.
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A shared reading evening at Tölö Library where participants read aloud and discuss poetry and prose in an informal setting.
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Estonian reading circle at Helsinki City Library. The first session discusses Eva Koff's work Õhuskõndija.
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The Tölö Library reading circle meets four times in autumn to discuss books about love. Participation is free and no registration is required.
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Inheritance law specialist Tuula Rainto explains how estate administration works in practice, the unanimity requirements, and the steps involved in dividing an inheritance.
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Helsinki presents street and park plans for Etu-Töölö and Taka-Töölö, focusing on cycle paths and improved traffic safety.
concert14:00A roots music session with Lena Lindroos and Matti Kettunen from Lena & The Slide Brothers. Free afternoon event open to all.
concert14:00Students from Töölön Music School perform a concert. Free admission for all.
other17:00Tuuli Solhagen from Espoo Mending teaches hand-sewing techniques and helps you repair your own clothes. Bring a garment that needs mending.
lecture17:30Attorney Tuula Rainto delivers a free lecture on wills and guardianship powers of attorney. Open to all.
lecture18:00The reading circle explores Leonard Cohen's life and work through Sylvie Simmons' biography. The meeting features discussion, music, and videos.
lecture18:00Author Anna-Liisa Haavikko presents her biography of Hilja Valtonen, a humorist and suffragette who carved out her own place in Finnish literature and cinema. Actress Eeva Litmanen reads from Valtonen's works.
lecture17:00Heikki Niemeläinen presents his book on the civil war, Harmois Hospital, and the war's influence on art. Exhibition photographs from Harmois summer 2026 will be on display before the presentation.
lecture18:00Marine biologist Juha Flinkman shares stories of Baltic Sea wrecks and research projects, including the discovery of the famous Vrouw Maria and World War I submarines.
lecture16:30Philosopher Jussi Niinistö presents his historical works about Finnish volunteers in Estonia's War of Independence and the expedition to Vienan Karelia in 1918-1920.
lecture18:00HERO offers free reading guidance at Tölö Library. Special education professionals provide information about dyslexia, practical tips, and recommendations for assistive tools.
lecture17:00Training in voice and expression techniques for volunteers led by theatre educator Elisa Makkonen, with book recommendations from library staff.
lecture18:00Non-fiction author Leo Stranius discusses his book on how climate-friendly living improves both the environment and our quality of life.
lecture18:00A lecture on Tove Jansson's illustrations to Tolkien's The Hobbit. Sonja Virta explores how the illustrations were created, their place in Jansson's broader work, and the role of translation history. Archival materials are featured.
lecture18:00Author Ville Eerola gives a lecture on Sinuhe the Egyptian and its significance as the hidden image of 2026 at a Mika Waltari Society gathering.
concert14:00Pepe Ahlqvist & Sons take the stage together for the first time. The legendary blues musician and his sons Jan and Joel share their family's blues heritage and music from their new album "Dreaming Away".
lecture18:00Writer Jaakko Aarniala visits Töölö Library to discuss his historical novel Helsingejoen lapset, set in medieval Helsinki and following two teenage siblings.
lecture18:00A lecture on how artificial intelligence is used in fraud. Paula Pessi, communications director at the Finnish Consumer Union, explains how to protect yourself in a rapidly evolving digital world.
other14:00Illustrator Emilia Erfving leads a craft workshop where children create together with Kasa Emilia. Suitable for children over 1 year old, the youngest work with an adult.
other16:15A writing workshop on love led by author Aura Nurmi, with exercises in poetry, short stories, and prose. No previous writing experience required.
festival(2 days)
Children's Weekend at Töölö Library: an exhibition of Emilia Erfving's Kasa books, storytelling sessions, and creative activities. On Sunday, the author leads a workshop where children make their own pine martens.
other18:00A peaceful reading hour in Topelius Park by Töölö Library. The library offers refreshments and blankets, and moves indoors to the library if it rains.
concert12:00A quintet from the Helsinki Chamber Choir performs a summer programme at Töölö Library. Free admission.
lecture15:00A lecture on older people in literature and love in the senior years. Library professional Marika Helovuo explores how books portray longing and new possibilities in aging.
lecture18:00Professor William Mazzarella from the University of Chicago lectures on authoritarian power from anthropological and psychoanalytic perspectives. An open lecture in English with discussion possible in Finnish and Swedish.
lecture13:00Töölö Service Centre showcases its offerings for seniors and autumn group activities. Meet social workers and enjoy refreshments.
lecture16:00Author Paulin Alex shares his experiences from a year among the Nasa indigenous people of Colombia. The event explores coffee cultivation, plant heritage, and cultural knowledge through photographs and books.
concert17:00A bilingual Mimmit concert featuring four singers performing popular songs in Finnish and Swedish. Children and adults can sing, dance, and play together.
lecture14:45A literary walk through Töölö following author Mika Waltari's path. Guide Risto Raitio leads a three-kilometer route with stories about Waltari and his works at authentic locations.
festival13:00Tölö Library's 10-year renovation anniversary is celebrated with a varied programme: Sara Kaski's performance, a literary walk about Mika Waltari, a Mimmit band concert, and exhibitions.
concert13:00Sara Kaski performs a solo concert on Töölö Library's summer terrace, featuring music from her debut EP and previous releases.
other14:00The Finnish Kennel Club honours companion and reading dogs at an award ceremony on Töölö Library's summer terrace.
lecture18:00Discussion of three plays: the tragedy Grete, Elina Snicker's Rosetta Stone, and L. Onerva's Syyttäjät. The evening explores drama as a literary genre with expert speakers.