Photo: Helena Soukka ja Pia Purola-Salmi
At Martinlaakso Library in Vantaa: Martinlaakso librarys reading dog
4, 16 and 25 November 2026 at Martinlaakso Library, Vantaa
About this event
Martinlaakso librarys reading dog takes place at Martinlaakso Library, Vantaa on 4, 16 and 25 November 2026. You can go for free.
Come and practice reading out loud to a dog.
September 2nd Aliina and owner Helena Soukka returns to library from summer break.
Aliina will once again be at the library starting September 2nd, 2026 6pm to 7pm
Everyone is welcome to read library books or even their own books to the reading dog. The dog encourages reading without judgment or criticism of mistakes, slowness, or hesitation. The presence of the dog relaxes the reader and reduces stress. Reading dog activities are part of animal-assisted therapy and are based on volunteerism.
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Aliina will be listening to your reading every third Wednesday from September 2nd, 2026, to December 16th, 2026, from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Dates when Aliina is at library:
2.9., 23.9., 14.10., 4.11., 25.11 and 16.12.2026
Also in monday 7.9. second reading dog Lucky and hes owner Pia starts to visit Martinlaakson library.
Lucky is a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever (show line).
Lucky is friendly and likes people.
Lucky joined the Finnish Kennel Club's reading dog program in the autumn of 2025.
In addition to serving as a reading dog, Lucky is a Kennel Clubs "Buddy Dog."
Lucky arrives to library: Monday 7.9., wednesday 7.10., monday 16.11. and wednesday 2.12.
Readers are allotted 15 minutes, and appointments can be made at the library's customer service desk or by calling: 043 825 0909.
Welcome
Event details
- Date
- 4, 16 and 25 November 2026
- Time
- 18:00 local time
- Venue
- Martinlaakso Library
- Address
- Laajaniityntie 3, 01620, Vantaa, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Talks & Lectures
- Organiser
- Martinlaakso library
Upcoming dates (3)
Venue & getting there
Laajaniityntie 3, 01620, Vantaa
How to get to Martinlaakso Library
- VR MartinlaaksoTrain120 m
1 min walk - Martinlaakson AsemaBus stop120 m
2 min walk - Louhela railway stationTrain730 m
9 min walk
Parking
2 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away.
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Your visit to Martinlaakso Library
- Date
- 4, 16 and 25 November 2026
- Getting there
- VR Martinlaakso (train), 120 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 2 car parks within walking distance, the closest 280 m away
- Staying nearby
- 1 hotel within walking distance; the closest is Forenom Serviced Apartments Vantaa Martinlaakso (240 m)
Good to know
When is “Martinlaakso librarys reading dog”?
Martinlaakso librarys reading dog takes place on 4, 16 and 25 November 2026.
Where is “Martinlaakso librarys reading dog” held?
Venue: Martinlaakso Library, Laajaniityntie 3, 01620, Vantaa, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Martinlaakso librarys reading dog”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Martinlaakso Library by public transport?
The closest stop is VR Martinlaakso (train), 120 m from Martinlaakso Library – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Martinlaakso Library?
There are 2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 280 m away.
