Libraries the Finnish way: welcoming, wild and wonderful
Finnish libraries are reinventing what it means to be the home of learning and information, offering activities such as reading dogs and 3D printers.
Book club meets knitting club
Combining handcrafts with listening to stories is a perfect combination, as it stimulates several parts of the brain and promotes embodied cognition.
Working with our hands can make us more vigilant – or relaxed.
- Novellikoukku, or "Short-Story Hook", is a club where people gather to crochet, knit or do other handicrafts while listening to short stories read aloud.
This social event in a soothing atmosphere is a great example of what many Finns consider cozy.
Author's summary: Finnish libraries offer unique activities.