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At Helsinki Central Library Oodi: make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis
Thursday, 12 November 2026 at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Helsinki
About this event
On Thursday, 12 November 2026, make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis comes to Helsinki Central Library Oodi. It's free to attend.
Mend, upcycle, repair, customize, or design.
Mend, upcycle, repair, customize, or design - come and get your clothes perfected at our repair pop-ups on selected Thursdays! Whether you want to fix an old favourite or create something brand new, we provide materials, help, tools, and ideas to inspire your creativity. Thursday’s repair pop-ups are for all general clothing repairs: changing a button or a broken zipper, patching holes or ripped seams, altering the size or fit etc.
No previous sewing experience needed, we've got you covered! Guidance also in English if needed. Check the dates below and come as you are!
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Workshops enabled by make-a-thek project and funded by the European Union Horizon Europe program (contract number 101177660).
Repair Pop-up Thursdays 18.00-20.00
• 3.9.
• 8.10.
• 12.11.
• 10.12.
Oodi 2nd floor, Oppimistila 3
Participation is free!
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 – 20:00 local time
- Venue
- Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- Address
- Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Workshops & Classes
Venue & getting there
Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- HelsinkiTrain290 m
4 min walk - SteissiBus stop320 m
4 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway400 m
5 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 200 m away.
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Your visit to Helsinki Central Library Oodi
- Date
- Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Starts
- 18:00
- Getting there
- Helsinki (train), 290 m – about 4 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 200 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Holiday Inn (150 m)
Also at Helsinki Central Library Oodi that week
- The Hard Rock Core of Leadership – mitä rock-musiikki voi tuoda johtamiseen? –keskusteleva kirjallisuustuokio
- Japanese Language Community Helsinki
- Nuorten messut 2026 – maksuton tapahtuma nuorille
- Mitä nuoret toivovat Suomen ympäristöpolitiikalta ja tulevaisuudelta?
- Nordic literature circle
- Miten luen, kun näkö heikkenee?
- Southnord Artfest: Who Owns Black Nordic History?
- Markus Hotakainen: Tähdet kertovat...Vai kertovatko?
Good to know
When is “make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis”?
Make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis takes place on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 18:00 local time.
Where is “make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis” held?
Venue: Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “make-a-thek: Thursday’s Repair pop up with Mendis”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Helsinki Central Library Oodi by public transport?
The closest stop is Helsinki (train), 290 m from Helsinki Central Library Oodi – roughly 4 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Helsinki Central Library Oodi?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 200 m away.
