Lahti City Library’s eventful spring starts in January. The library’s spring events are full of freshness, nature, science, and means of civic engagement.
The theme for the spring 2025 events at Lahti libraries is civic engagement, which will delve into topics ranging from election information to environmental conservation. Lahti City Library is also involved in the Youth Elections, where young people learn about elections, parties, and voting, and acquire important democratic skills for civic engagement. Civic engagement is widely reflected in the selection of guests and the encouragement of societal influence. Civic engagement encourages focusing on sustainable solutions, which improves people’s well-being, understanding, and living environment.
In January, there will be notable guests such as Anna-Sofia Berner, a journalist from Helsingin Sanomat and former Washington correspondent. Berner has written the book “Ten Wounds in the Heart of America” (2024), which addresses the pain points of American society and their impact around the world. During her visit, Berner will talk about her current book and the experiences behind it.
Civic engagement is also explored multidimensionally through nature activism and environmental influence, which is vital for humans. In April, the guest will be award-winning nature documentary director Petteri Saario, known for his documentaries on the relationship between humans and nature, such as “Activist” (2016) and “The Harshest of the Harsh” (2014).
Music events are strongly rooted in the library’s program. The entertaining library music quizzes are familiar cornerstones of the events, and there will also be refreshing concerts that shake up traditions in a suitable way. The earthy tunes will be led by Luomuduo, the loudest trailblazer of Nordic instrumental post-folk, whose roots are deep in folk music and traditional playing.
During the spring, the city library offers a wide range of events with free access for everyone. There are familiar reading, craft, and writing circles, as well as digital guidance. There are also many recurring events for children and families, such as storytelling sessions. A highlight of the spring is the “Chemist’s Mystery” workshops for 1st to 4th graders, held at both the main library and branch libraries.
“We strive every year to plan the richest, most encouraging, and timely event program possible, which serves our customers widely,” says Suvi Haikola, the service manager responsible for the library’s events.
Library events are an equal opportunity for everyone to participate. They provide an opportunity for reliable information and culture. Events are organized to promote literacy and active citizenship, as well as to maintain the municipality’s vitality.
Library events can be attended accessibly and inclusively. Some of the library’s events are streamed so that they can also be followed from home. We follow the principles of safer spaces in the library premises and events to ensure a safe participation experience for everyone.
The library’s event brochure can be picked up from the libraries, and events can also be explored on the library’s website, Tapahtumakalenteri, lastu.finna.fi. The event brochure includes the events of the main library and branch libraries from January to May.
Additional information:
Lahti City Library, Head of Library Services, Suvi Haikola, tel. 044 416 3239, suvi.haikola@lahti.fi
Luomuduo
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