Library nights · Espoo
50 upcoming free programs at 14 library venues in Espoo — book clubs, talks, workshops and more. No booking for most, and nobody asks why you came on your own.
Venue by venue
Sello Library (21) · Lippulaiva library (10) · Tapiola Library (5) · Iso Omena Library (4) · Entresse Library (1) · Entresse Library (Jukeboksi, 3rd floor) (1) · Entresse Library (Kibe) (1) · Entresse Library (Sininen huone) (1) · Entresse Library (kitchen) (1) · Lippulaiva Library (group room Kajuutta or the stage area) (1) · Lippulaiva library (Hytti meeting room) (1) · Sello Library (Elina conference room) (1) · Sello Library (Elina room) (1) · Sello Library – Elina conference room (1)
Bring a slow or broken laptop or PC and work on it side by side with volunteer technicians. The workshop is free and held in English; device owners sign a liability waiver before repairs. Working at a shared table gives you plenty to talk about with the people next to you.
Sello Library in Leppävaara, Espoo, invites adults to a Toastmasters evening on Tuesday where people practise public speaking and presentation skills. The announcement describes a friendly, nurturing and supportive environment in which the main goal is to help one another become better speakers and communicators. Participants are meant to learn skills and build the confidence to express themselves in any situation, and everyone is welcome, whatever their level. The listing does not mention a fee, a registration requirement or an age limit, so anyone interested can check with the library desk. The text is in English, which makes it a convenient place to practise speaking in that language for people who recently moved to the Helsinki region. The meeting is free and runs from 17:00 to 19:45. A speaking club is a gentle way to meet new people and practise in front of a friendly audience. «Toastmasters - tule paremmaksi puhujaksi» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:45. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Sello library, in the Leppävaara district of Espoo and part of the large shopping centre there, hosts a Spanish conversation group under the cheerful title «Hablamos Español! Come and speak Spanish!». The group chats about everyday matters in Spanish, so it is useful both for people who already speak the language and for those who want to practise and are happy to learn from others. The library does not publish a required level, an age limit or a registration requirement in the listing, and the event is free. It takes place on a Thursday evening from 17:00 to 18:30, and the announcement is written in English. Language groups like this are a popular, low-pressure way to meet people in Espoo, because everyone arrives with the same aim: to talk. Look at the library page for any last-minute changes before you go. «Hablamos Español! Come and speak Spanish!» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Tuesday 15 December at 18:00 the Sello Library, at Leppävaarankatu 9 in Espoo, hosts a short acoustic concert titled Musical Performance: The Quiet Sounds of Ingria. The listing describes an acoustic dance music concert of Scandinavian tunes played on traditional instruments. The performer plays instruments such as the bagpipe, the Jewish harp, the harmonica, flutes and the kantele, a plucked string instrument that is closely associated with Finnish folk music. The performance lasts approximately 40 minutes and offers what the organisers call an immersive journey into the world of Nordic folk music. Ingria is the historic region around the Gulf of Finland, so the title points to a local, regional repertoire that many visitors may never have heard live. Entry is free and the page is in English. The short length makes it a good way to fit live music into an ordinary Tuesday evening in Leppävaara. The concert starts at 18:00 and ends at about 18:45. «Musical Performance: The Quiet Sounds of Ingria» Starts 18:00, ends about 18:45. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
An open board game club for adults run by the Finnish Board Game Society at Sello Library. It runs from late afternoon until almost eight, so you can drop in after work. Open game tables are one of the easiest places to join strangers, since a game gives everyone something to do together.
On Sunday 20 December the Sello library in Leppävaara, Espoo, hosts a free choral concert with Christmas music. Four soloists from the Melodylux group, Irina Malychenko, Alexandra Selmer, Ingrid Urho and Elisa Paananen, perform under the direction of their teacher Aleksandra Huhtala-Labzounov. The library describes the programme as festive and atmospheric, promising seasonal songs and more besides, and the listing is written in English, so visitors from abroad can follow the details easily. Entry is free and no ticket or registration is mentioned. The concert begins at 16:00 and is scheduled to end at 17:30, a gentle Sunday-afternoon plan in the weeks before Christmas, easy to enjoy alone and to combine with a walk around the Sello shopping centre next door. The library is at Leppävaarankatu 9. «Melodylux concert» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Thursday 28 January the Sello Library in Leppävaara, Espoo, holds its English discussion group, which meets every Thursday afternoon in the Elina conference room. The invitation is to improve your English by talking with others, and the listing stresses that it costs nothing, needs no registration and welcomes everyone, so you can simply drop by. It suits people who want to practise speaking in a relaxed setting, whether they are learning the language or just like chatting in it. Sello is a large library and shopping centre building close to the Leppävaara railway station. The group is free and the listing is in English. It starts at 16:00 and ends at 17:00, a good midweek chance to meet new people. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Monday 8 February the Sello Library in Leppävaara, Espoo, hosts a conversation group for people who want to speak better Finnish. The group discusses in Finnish and practises the language together, and the topics are chosen jointly by the participants. The listing mentions news, job hunting and different cultures as examples of what the group talks about. Further information comes from the volunteer team of a refugee-support association, whose address is given in the listing, and everyone is welcome. Entry is free and the listing is written in English. Sello is a large library and shopping centre building next to the Leppävaara railway station, which makes the meeting easy to reach by train. The group starts at 17:00 and ends at 18:30, a friendly way to practise speaking and to meet other people who are learning the language. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Volunteers and learners meet at Sello library to practise Finnish by chatting about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with topics chosen together. A friendly group for newcomers, free of charge. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Monday 22 February the Sello Library in Leppävaara, Espoo, runs a conversation group for anyone who wants to speak better Finnish. The idea is to talk in Finnish together and practise the language in a relaxed circle rather than in a classroom. The group chats about the news, job hunting and different cultures, and the participants decide the topics among themselves each time. The listing is written in English and invites everyone, so newcomers who are still building confidence are clearly the people it is meant for. The organisers can be reached by email for more information, and the event is free of charge. It is a friendly way to meet other people who are learning Finnish in the Espoo area, to rehearse everyday phrases out loud, and to pick up vocabulary for work and daily life. The session starts at 17:00 and ends at 18:30. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday at Sello Library in Leppävaara, anyone can drop by to practise spoken English in a friendly conversation group. It is free, needs no registration and everyone is welcome; the group meets in the Elina conference room. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Volunteers lead a free conversation group at Sello Library in Espoo where learners practise spoken Finnish together, talking about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with topics chosen by the group. No sign-up is needed, and it suits newcomers who want to speak more confidently. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday afternoon Sello Library invites people to practise their English in a relaxed conversation group in the Elina meeting room. There is no cost and no registration, everyone is welcome, and you can simply drop by. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
This free group at Sello Library is for anyone who wants to speak better Finnish, talking together about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with topics chosen by the group. It is a warm, low-pressure way to practise the language and meet people new to Espoo. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
In this volunteer-led group at Sello Library people practise speaking Finnish together, chatting about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with topics chosen by the group. It is free and needs no registration, so it is an ideal first step for newcomers who want to improve their Finnish and meet people. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday afternoon an English discussion group meets in the Elina conference room of Sello Library to practise conversation together. There is no cost and no registration, everyone is welcome, and a regular chat group like this is an easy first step into the community for anyone new to Espoo. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
At Sello Library in Espoo a volunteer-run group meets to talk in Finnish and practise the language together, choosing topics as a group, from the news and job hunting to different cultures. It is free and open to everyone, and a relaxed conversation circle like this is one of the best first steps into Finnish life for newcomers. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
In this volunteer-led group at Sello Library, Finnish learners practise speaking together about the news, job hunting and different cultures, choosing the topics as a group. It is free and open to drop in. A supportive setting to gain confidence in Finnish and meet other newcomers in Espoo. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
This volunteer-run group at Sello Library helps you practise Finnish by talking together about news, job hunting and different cultures, with topics chosen by the group. It is free and everyone who wants to speak better Finnish is welcome. An easy way for newcomers to build confidence and make connections in Espoo. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
At Sello Library in Leppävaara, a volunteer-run group meets to practise Finnish by talking together about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with the group choosing its own topics. It is free and everyone who wants to speak better Finnish is welcome. A friendly way for newcomers to gain confidence and meet people in Espoo. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
At Sello Library in Leppävaara, a volunteer-run group meets to practise Finnish together, talking about the news, job hunting and different cultures, with the group choosing its own topics. It is free and everyone who wants to speak better Finnish is welcome. A friendly way for newcomers to gain confidence and meet people in Espoo. «Let's speak Finnish» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Thursday 19 November 2026 at 14:00 the Lippulaiva Library in Espoo, in its Salonki space, hosts Ihanat vaaleat pilvet, a poetry performance in the Espoo Cultural Chain series. The listing describes it as nostalgia, the beauty of nature and beloved poems, a breath of fresh air from the world of poetry where memories awaken. Literary arts teacher and theatre expression director Kati Oinonen interprets poems by Saima Harmaja, Immi Hellen and Eino Leino, and the performance includes interactive moments with the audience. The approximate duration is 20 to 30 minutes and the event is in Finnish. The Cultural Chain offers art and culture to elderly people, and the listing states that all its events are open to everyone and free of charge, so entry is free. The end time is estimated from the stated duration. A short reading in a library is easy to attend alone, since you simply sit down and listen with the other guests. «Nostalgia, the beauty of nature and beloved poems. A breath of fresh air from the world of poetry – where memories awaken.» Starts 14:00, ends about 14:30. Source: City of Espoo — Espoo Linked Events (api.espoo.fi, CC BY 4.0). The listing gives no end time, so the end shown is estimated. The listing says all Cultural Chain events are open to everyone and free of charge.
On Friday 20 November the Lippulaiva Library in Espoonlahti, Espoo, hosts a lunchtime concert called Viaggio Musicale, a musical journey through Italian music of past centuries. The programme brings together works by Vivaldi, Corelli, Geminiani and Marcello, played by the Baroque ensemble Baccano. The listing names the three players: Hanna Haapamäki on recorder, Jussi Seppänen on cello and Eero Palviainen on lute. The concert has been made possible by the Samuel Huber Art Foundation. Admission is free, and the listing is written in English, so visitors from abroad can follow it easily. At fifty minutes it fits comfortably into a morning out or a lunch break at the library on Espoonlahdenkatu 8. The concert starts at 11:00 and ends at about 11:50. «Viaggio Musicale - Music from Italy Through the Centuries» Starts 11:00, ends about 11:50. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Friday evening 20 November the Lippulaiva library in Espoo, in the shopping and housing complex by the Espoonlahti metro station, hosts a board game club for adults. The library describes these as low-threshold evenings where you can come as you are: no experience is needed, because the rules of each game are explained before play begins. There is a fifteen-minute break between games when you can make tea or coffee with your own supplies or warm up food in the library kitchen. You can join in the middle of the evening, and you may bring your own games. The language of the games is Finnish. No sign-up is needed, and the club does not meet on public holidays. It is free. It starts at 17:30 and finishes at 20:00, a relaxed way to meet neighbours at the start of the weekend. «Board game club for adults» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Friday evening 27 November the Lippulaiva library in Espoonlahti, Espoo, runs its board game club for adults. The library calls these evenings low-threshold: you can simply come as you are, and no previous experience is needed because the rules of each game are explained before play begins. There is a fifteen-minute break between games, during which visitors can make their own coffee or tea, or heat up food in the library kitchen. You may join the evening halfway through, and you are welcome to bring games of your own. The language of play is Finnish, so some basic Finnish helps. There is no need to sign up beforehand, and entry is free. The club starts at 17:30 and ends at 20:00. It does not take place on public holidays. «Board game club for adults» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
A free conversation café where learners practise everyday Finnish with volunteers and other participants; beginners are welcome. No registration is needed and you can drop in at any point, so it is simple to come by yourself and join a table.
On Saturday 12 December the Lippulaiva Library, at Espoonlahdenkatu 8 in Espoo, fills with music when the WU Music Studio holds its seasonal student concert. Under the heading Local talent shines, the listing describes a showcase of the skills of the studio's students and the results of their hard work. The programme covers a wide range of genres, from delicate classical guitar pieces to familiar Christmas carols, so there is something for most tastes. The organisers say the event is suitable for all ages and offers an inspiring moment of high-quality music, and they invite the audience to come and cheer on the local performers. Admission is free and the page is in English. Because the concert takes place inside a working library in a shopping and residential centre, it is easy to drop in for part of it, browse the shelves afterwards and stay a little longer. The concert starts at 14:00 and ends at about 15:00. «Local talent shines: WU Music Studio's matinee concert» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
A volunteer leads an hour of Mandarin conversation around a theme and material prepared for each session. It suits people who already speak some Chinese, and more advanced speakers are welcome too. Language cafés are made for chatting with new people, and this one is free.
Lippulaiva Library's book club meets to talk about the title chosen for the session, and this time it is the Finnish translation of Deborah Levy's novel Hot Milk. You are welcome whether you finished it or simply meant to read it. The discussion is in Finnish and free, and a shared book gives strangers an instant topic of conversation.
In Lippulaiva library's book club, participants discuss together the book chosen for the meeting, whether they have read it or simply wanted to. The club is free and held in Finnish, so it suits learners who want to practise the language with friendly local readers. «Book club in Finnish» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Lippulaiva library’s monthly book club, held in Finnish and led by library pedagogue Mikko Airaksinen, discusses Elizabeth Strout’s «Tell Me Everything» (Haluan kuulla kaiken) in May. It is free and everyone is welcome, even if you join mid-season or haven’t finished the book; participants reserve their own copy in advance. A good step for confident Finnish learners who want to talk books with locals. «Book club in Finnish» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Friday ukulele players gather for an hour of playing together at Tapiola Library, and there is also a piano available for anyone who wants to join in. It is free and informal; bring your ukulele, sit in the circle and you will be strumming with new people within minutes.
Bring whatever you are reading: the afternoon opens with half an hour of introductions and sharing your book, followed by an hour of quiet reading together and optional socialising at the end. It is run by a library volunteer and free of charge — a low-pressure way to meet fellow readers when you come alone.
On Friday 18 December the Tapiola Library in Espoo holds its weekly ukulele jam. The session takes place every Friday from five to six in the evening, and the library mentions that there is also a piano in the room, so a pianist can join in alongside the strummers. The listing does not give a level or a song list, which suggests a casual, come-and-play format; it is worth turning up with your own instrument and a willingness to follow along. Entry is free. The text is in English, and Tapiola is a district west of Helsinki. It starts at 17:00 and ends at 18:00, an easy way to end the working week with music and a few friendly strangers. «Ukulele Jam Session» Starts 17:00, ends about 18:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Tapiola Library's monthly book club meets to discuss one chosen novel, and January's title is the Finnish translation of J. M. Coetzee's The Childhood of Jesus. The conversation is held in Finnish and is free to join. A book club gives you a ready-made topic, which makes the first conversation with new people easy.
On Tuesday 2 February 2027 the Tapiola Library, at Kulttuuriaukio 2 in Espoo, holds a session of its book club in Finnish. The listing explains that in a library book club the participants discuss together a book chosen for the meeting, which they have read beforehand. The title for the 2 February meeting is Rajalinja by Carolina Pihelgas, and the programme for the season also lists books by Coetzee, Ratinen, Räinä and Strout, among others. The club is free and held in Finnish, and the page is available in English, Finnish and Swedish. Tapiola is a garden-city district in Espoo with a cultural centre next to the library, so a visit can easily be combined with a walk or a coffee afterwards. A book club is one of the simplest social events to attend alone, because the book gives everyone something to talk about from the first minute. The club starts at 11:00 and ends at about 13:00. «Book club in Finnish» Starts 11:00, ends about 13:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Participants practise English by talking about Finnish culture, art and design, using pictures and short texts as conversation starters. Perfect English is not needed and everyone is welcome. A small discussion circle makes it easy to join solo and meet locals and newcomers.
A professional Italian teacher leads an hour of relaxed conversation, games and chat about travel, music and hobbies. Learners of every level are welcome, and the small-group format means you will be talking with other participants within minutes.
On Thursday 10 December the Iso Omena Library in Espoo, at Suomenlahdentie 1, hosts the Omppu open mic poetry stage. According to the listing the Espoo Writers' Association organises a warm and welcoming spoken word event at the library about once a month. The events take place on Thursdays, with this one being the last of the autumn after 17 September and 29 October. Performance slots are assigned on site, so anyone who would like to read or perform can simply turn up and ask. The event host is the rapper Vaara. The featured spoken word poet is named for the September date only, so the December evening is built around the open slots. Entry is free and the listing is in English, which makes it an easy one to join if you are new to Finland. The evening starts at 17:30 and ends at about 19:00. «Omppu open mic poetry stage» Starts 17:30, ends about 19:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
A relaxed conversation club where participants talk in English about Finnish culture, art and design, using pictures, short texts and open discussion as starting points. Perfect English is not needed, only curiosity and a willingness to talk. It is free and open to everyone, and the organisers ask you to register by email.
On Tuesday 17 November the Entresse library in Espoo centre opens its Jukeboksi space on the third floor for social dancing. The series runs on Tuesdays from late August to 1 December, from eleven in the morning to one in the afternoon, and is organised by the Espoo Dance Enthusiasts Association. The instructors are Reijo and Eija Karikivi, and the schedule alternates between sessions that teach a dance and plain dance days. It names foxtrot, bachata, waltz, rumba, tango, cha-cha, humppa, salsa, samba and jive, and marks 17 November as a dance session. The programme may change. Entry is free and no booking or partner is mentioned. The text is in English. It starts at 11:00 and finishes at 13:00, a sociable daytime activity that is easy to join alone and combine with the other services of the library building. «Social Dancing» Starts 11:00, ends about 13:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
On Tuesday late mornings the Jukeboksi space on the third floor of Entresse Library, in the Espoo centre shopping block, turns into a small dance floor. The Espoo Dance Enthusiasts Association runs a season of social dances with two instructors, and this week's theme is slow waltz and jive, taught step by step before the open dancing. It is free, no partner is required, and a daytime dance is one of the friendliest ways to meet locals. «Social Dancing» Starts 11:00, ends about 13:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday morning the Entresse Library in Espoo Centre plays the day's «selkouutiset», the Finnish public broadcaster's news in plain, slow Finnish, then reads the stories and talks about them together. It is a gentle way to practise the language while picking up Finnish customs and history alongside other newcomers. Free, no registration, held in the Kibe room. «Plain-language news café» Starts 10:00, ends about 12:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
In the Blue Room of Entresse Library, in the Espoo centre shopping block, Thursday evenings are for art journals: diaries built from images and words, collage and paint, largely out of recycled materials. The library provides the materials and a diary template, or you bring your own, and you leave with new techniques and a few pages of your own making. Open to adults of any skill level, free, no registration. «Art Journal - Art diary workshop for adults» Starts 17:00, ends about 19:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Entresse Library in the centre of Espoo has a kitchen, and on Monday morning it is used to cook a complete vegetarian lunch, from starter to dessert, with whoever turns up. Each session has a different theme; no cooking experience is needed and the meal is eaten together at the end. For adults, free, in English; the first twelve people through the door take part, so arrive a little before 11:00. «Let's Cook a Vegetarian Lunch» Starts 11:00, ends about 14:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
A quiet start to the Sunday after Christmas: an open, non-sectarian group simply sits together in silence for 45 minutes, then stays a little to catch up. It is not therapy, discussion or teaching, and any style is fine; the library has chairs and some cushions, or bring your own. You meet right after opening in the group room Kajuutta or the stage area next to it, with the normal library life around you. Free. «An open meditation group» Starts 10:00, ends about 11:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
The Lippulaiva library in Espoonlahti runs a monthly Wednesday-evening book club in the small Hytti meeting room, led by head library pedagogue Mikko Airaksinen. The rules are generous: anyone can join mid-season, you may come even if you have not finished the book, or finished it and hated it. Recent choices ranged from Jon Fosse's «Aamu ja ilta» to Deborah Levy's «Kuumaa maitoa»; ask the library which title is up for January. Discussion is in Finnish, which makes it good practice for advanced learners. Free, no registration; reserve the book yourself in advance. «Book club in Finnish» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday at four, Sello Library in Leppävaara hosts an English discussion group: an easy hour of conversation to keep your English going or to meet people in a new town, with native and non-native speakers around the same table. No cost, no registration, everyone is welcome, just drop by. The group meets in the Elina conference room; the library is inside the Sello shopping centre right by Leppävaara railway station. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
Every Thursday afternoon an English discussion group meets in the Elina conference room of Sello Library in Leppävaara to chat and practise English together. There is no cost and no registration, everyone is welcome and you can simply drop by, which makes it an ideal first social stop for a newcomer in Espoo. «English discussion group» Starts 16:00, ends about 17:00. Source: City of Helsinki / City of Espoo — LinkedEvents (CC BY 4.0).
This weekly group meets in Sello Library's Elina room for an hour of conversation in English. There is no cost and no registration, so you can simply drop by. Everyone comes to practise talking, which makes it one of the easiest rooms to join on your own.
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