Library buddy: BENGALI, HINDI, NEPALI, PUNJABI

Eri ikäiset piirroshahmot eri kulttuuritaustoista — KirjastokaveriPhoto: Taru Mäkelä

Time

11.1.2026–17.5.2026 EET/EESTSun 15.00–17.00 EET/EEST

Location

Siltakatu 11, 02770 Espoo

See location on the map(external link, opens in a new window)

Lobby

Target audience

No age limit

Price

Free entry

Organizer

Elinvoima

Upcoming dates

11.1.2026 EET/EESTSun 15.00–17.00 EET/EEST| Library buddy: BENGALI, HINDI, NEPALI, PUNJABI
25.1.2026 EET/EESTSun 15.00–17.00 EET/EEST| Library buddy: BENGALI, HINDI, NEPALI, PUNJABI
8.2.2026 EET/EESTSun 15.00–17.00 EET/EEST| Library buddy: BENGALI, HINDI, NEPALI, PUNJABI

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Welcome to the library!

Meet a library buddy in your own language!

Want to come to the library to loan books, play games and attend hobbies but you find it hard for language or culture matters? Our library buddy volunteers help you in your own language!

No pre-registration, you are most warmly welcome!

MEET A BENGALI, HINDI, NEPALI AND PUNJABI SPEAKING LIBRARY BUDDY:

Every other Sunday at 15-17:

Sunday 11.1.2026
Sunday 25.1.2026
Sunday 8.2.2026
Sunday 22.2.2026
Sunday 8.3.2026
Sunday 22.3.2026
CANCELLED Sun. 5.4.2026
Sunday 19.4.2026
Sunday 3.5.2026
Sunday 17.5.2026

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The route to the main entrance

The 4 accessible parking spaces are located in a parking hall over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The parking hall has a lift, which can hold a wheelchair that is difficult to perceive; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

In the facility

The customer service point is located on floor 3.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The customer service point has a toilet marked as accessible on the same floor. The toilet door cannot be easily opened and closed.