At Lippulaiva library: The Espoo Book Festival
Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Lippulaiva library, Espoo
About this event
The Espoo Book Festival is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Lippulaiva library, Espoo. There's no charge to get in.
Come experience the magic of literature and heartwarming, vibrant culture at the Lippulaiva Library in the heart of Espoo on Saturday 14.11. from 10-17.
The theme for the Espoo Book Festival in 2026 is literacy. The cost-free
family event gathers friends of literature and theatre under the same roof. The wide-ranging programme includes a panel discussion, interviews with authors, a dream workshop for youngsters, children’s theatre, and a fairy tale corner for children. The day rounds off with the Book Festival’s own open mic poetry event.
The theme of the panel discussion is literacy, and the participants include the
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Literacy Ambassador Aleksis Salusjärvi, Literary Professional Anna-Riikka Carlson, and Emmi Jäkkö, Manager of the Finnish Reading Center. Among the authors who are to be interviewed are Niko Hallikainen, Tarita Ikonen, J.S. Meresmaa, Sanna Pelliccioni, Niko Rantsi, Kirsi Siren and Randa al-Dawoudi. Theatre performances are offered by the Espoo Circus and Theatre School ESKO and the Hyökyvuori theatre group. An actor from the Hevosenkenkä theatre group will be reading stories to children.
In the heart of the Espoo Book Festival are the exhibitors. The event focusing on small publishers and self-published work highlights small as well as somewhat larger publishers, and a group of authors and their work.
A café will be open all day. This year the café is run by the Kauklahti scouts Kauka-Kuutit. Find gifts for the holiday season and enjoy the art of reading and the warmth of the culture!
Further information: espoon.kirjailijat@gmail.com and sinikka.mantysalo@gmail.com
The event’s website:
https://espoonkirjailijat.fi/espoon-kirjafestarit-2026/
The Espoo Book Festival is organised in collaboration with The Espoo Authors’ Association and the Espoo City Theatre Advocacy Society with the partners Lippulaiva Library and the Espoonlahti cultural initiative.
The Espoo Book Festival has been granted funding by the Espoo Culture Committee.
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Time
- 10:00 – 17:00 local time
- Venue
- Lippulaiva library
- Address
- Espoonlahdenkatu 8, 02320, Espoo, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Talks & Lectures
- Organiser
- The Espoo Authors’ Association and the Espoo City Theatre Advocacy Society with the partners Lippulaiva Library and the Espoonlahti cultural initiative.
Venue & getting there
Espoonlahdenkatu 8, 02320, Espoo
Parking
3 car parks within walking distance, the closest 250 m away.
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Your visit to Lippulaiva library
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Starts
- 10:00
- Parking
- 3 car parks within walking distance, the closest 250 m away
- Staying nearby
- 1 hotel within walking distance; the closest is Forenom Hostel Espoo Kivenlahti (790 m)
Also at Lippulaiva library that week
Good to know
When is “The Espoo Book Festival”?
The Espoo Book Festival takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 10:00 local time.
Where is “The Espoo Book Festival” held?
Venue: Lippulaiva library, Espoonlahdenkatu 8, 02320, Espoo, Finland.
How much are tickets for “The Espoo Book Festival”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
Can I park near Lippulaiva library?
There are 3 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 250 m away.
