Children’s sections
The material in the children’s sections of Turku City Library is intended for children aged 0–12. The library offers books, audiobooks, games, magazines and films in different languages for various developmental stages.
You can borrow children’s materials from all libraries and mobile libraries. Each local library also has a children’s section.
Main Library’s children’s section Saaga
The children’s section Saaga is on the first floor of the Main Library’s new part. In Saaga, you can spend time and immerse yourself in stories. Saga will be open during the school year Monday to Thursday from 10 am, and Fridays from 9 am. On Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 10 am, the library organizes scheduled programs. The earlier opening hours on Fridays will be tested during the school year 2025–2026.
Near Saaga, there is a place to park prams and buggies, as well as a children's toilet and a baby care room. To help everyone move around safely, please leave your pram or buggy in the marked buggy parking area. Please keep in mind that any items left in the buggy parking area are at your own risk.
You are welcome to eat your own food, as long as you do tidily and not near the library’s computers or other equipment.
Children’s events
The library offers a wide variety of free events for children. Everyone is welcome to join. We run most of our events together with local organisations and children’s culture professionals. The Main Library always has activities during the autumn and winter school holidays. In June, events take place outside in the library yard.
Storytime sessions
All our libraries offer storytime sessions. They are free, and everyone is welcome to join. The sessions last about 30 minutes. They are usually best for children aged three and up. You can find more details of the storytime sessions in the Turku region recreation calendar.
If you are coming with a group of more than five people, please contact the library in advance to book your spot.
Reading to children
Reading to a child regularly can help their development in many ways. It improves their skills, sparks their imagination, builds emotional intelligence, and helps them understand who they are.
Studies show that the amount of reading done at home has a bigger impact on the child’s success than their family’s background or finances. Literature gives children important lessons about people and society, offers comfort, and helps them believe they can overcome challenges.
The Hop into Stories – Reading is Power! booklet
The Hop into Stories booklet gives parents and early childhood education professionals ideas on how to support children’s language development and introduce them to the world of literature.
Read to a Child booklet
The parents’ guide highlights the importance of reading to children. The booklet is available in many languages and helps support reading in multilingual families. It also explains how a child’s native language plays a key role in their literacy development.
Read to a Child booklet for early childhood educators
The booklet for early childhood educators includes six key facts about why reading to children is important.
Reading tips
Check out the book tips shared by the Turku City Library team!
Reading Path
Step into the world of books through the shared Reading Path of Turku schools and library. This reading diploma brings the joy of reading and inspiring book tips for primary school pupils:
Evening Story Passport book lists (in Finnish).
Other reading tips
You can also find book tips for children elsewhere online.