At Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki: The book is open – come on in!
Friday, 20 November 2026 at Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki
About this event
On Friday, 20 November 2026, The book is open – come on in! comes to Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki. Admission costs nothing.
The Pro lastenkirjallisuus children’s literature association will host a storytelling workshop for children at Annantalo.
Step into another world by opening a book and reading it or listening to it. There are many different ways to venture into the world of books. When a book is opened, it is filled with letters and pictures. Who makes them all? Who reads the book, and how does it end up in the reader’s hands? There are lots of questions and lots of answers to think about together.
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Workshop participants may also, if they wish, step into the shoes of a critic, illustrator or writer and explain how they would narrate and illustrate the same story – in other words, to write a story on top of another story or take a look behind the narrative.
Books do not always have to tell you everything, but sometimes it would be nice to know what is going through the characters’ minds at any given moment, or where they are from. Perhaps the workshop participants know something about this?
Stories can also break free from books and be turned into plays. During the workshop, participants can perform short scenes from the book if they feel inspired to act.
We are open to suggestions, and the workshop will take shape according to the participants’ ideas.
Please register in advance by email at: kaisalange@gmail.com.
Event details
- Date
- Friday, 20 November 2026
- Time
- 11:00 – 12:00 local time
- Venue
- Annantalo Arts Centre
- Address
- Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Film
- Organiser
- The Pro lastenkirjallisuus children’s literature association
Venue & getting there
Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Kamppi metro stationMetro / subway190 m
2 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway430 m
5 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain450 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away.
Hotels near Annantalo Arts Centre
- Clarion Hotel Mestari130 mCheck prices
- Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä130 mCheck prices
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni230 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Date
- Friday, 20 November 2026
- Starts
- 11:00
- Getting there
- Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Clarion Hotel Mestari (130 m)
Also at Annantalo Arts Centre that week
- Jamkids Musiikkisirkus
- Word art with the Grand High Witch
- Find out more about the Bravo! festival
- Discussion: What sort of stories do children need right now?
- Children’s Day – An event day of your dreams at Annantalo | Children's book festival
- Open day for basic education classes in theatre arts at Annantalo
- Art games - a space for playing - Children aged 0–2 with an adult
- Etelä-Helsingin kansalaisopisto: Lapsi–aikuinen monitaidekerho 6–8-vuotiaille – Child–Adult Multi-Art Club for Ages 6–8 – 6–8-year-olds, born 2018–2020
Good to know
When is “The book is open – come on in”?
The book is open – come on in! takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026 at 11:00 local time.
Where is “The book is open – come on in” held?
Venue: Annantalo Arts Centre, Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “The book is open – come on in”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Is “The book is open – come on in” suitable for children?
Yes — this event is listed as suitable for children and families.
How do I get to Annantalo Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m from Annantalo Arts Centre – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Annantalo Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 290 m away.
