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Special events
Heads and Tails: interactive storytelling performance
Saturday 7 February at 2pm.
Get ready for another wild storytelling adventure!
dives into the folklore and fables of Southern African cultures, bursting with fun, laughter, and unforgettable adventures. Whether you are roaring like a lion or stretching tall like a giraffe, this is storytelling like you have never experienced before!
To celebrate , ßÙßÇÂþ» Libraries proudly welcomes back professional storytellers and for a spectacular return. They will bring African animal tales to life with high-energy performances, audience interaction, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Join us for an enchanting journey into African animal tales, brought to life with lively audience participation and interactive fun! Don’t miss this magical storytelling experience.
Booking is essential so book now to avoid missing out. Tickets price is donation based (minimum suggested is £2 per person attending).
National Storytelling week
Wednesday 4 February. All day drop in during opening hours
The this year is "Soundtrack your Story," exploring music and rhythm in stories, coinciding with the National Year of Reading.
Come and explore our sensory tray and the story "The rapping princess" by Hannah Li - a gorgeous funky fairytale about finding your voice,
Valentines craft
Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February. All day drop in during usual opening hours. No need to book
Come and make your very own Valentine's heart buddy!
Cost: 50p per child
BookTrust Storytimes
- Friday 6 February at 3.30pm.
- Friday 20 February at 3.30pm.
No need to book, just turn up.
Half Term events
Drop in during usual opening hours, from Tuesday 17 February to Saturday 21 February, for the following events:
- Lunar New Year craft.
- Winter Olympics crafts: Design and make a peg doll skier.
- Come and make design own horse with a real wool mane!
Craft events cost 50p per child.
Celebrate Ramadan
Tuesday 17 February to Tuesday 17 March.
Celebrate Ramadan with special colouring sheets. Free, no need to book.
Pebble rhymetime and storytime
Pebble rhymetime
- Every Tuesday at 11am followed by Baby Duplo
- Tuesday Rhymetimes will focus on fostering a calmer environment without musical instruments and includes bubbles and stories with a sensory element. We sing the same songs each week to create a structured and predictable session. Tuesday Rhymetime is usually run by a neurodivergent member of staff.
- Rhymetime is followed by Baby Duplo. Aimed at children aged 1.5 years and upwards, this enables children to explore, share and create. All parents can stay and socialise in a friendly and supportive space.
- A visual support board is available for any parents/carers to share with their children during Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk before Rhymetime begins.
- A Social Story is available to support this Rhymetime. Please ask at the desk.
- Every Thursday at 11am
- Every Saturday at 11am and 3pm
No ticket needed, just drop in.
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Storytime
There are currently no storytimes planned at this library.
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Reading groups
There are currently no reading groups taking place in the library.
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Other events
Sensory Tray Play
Sensory tray play incorporates toys, books and activities to stimulate all the senses and can aid sensory regulation. It is suitable for all ages unless stated otherwise.
Next date and theme to follow, ask in the branch for more details.
Mindfulness club
Come and join in our monthly Mindfulness Club
For a week each month, drop in anytime during usual opening hours to relax, de-stress and find your inner calm. Slow down and enjoy the process of creating mindfulness crafts, colouring and other activities.
All these activities are suitable for children and adults. Come with your children or join a friend and chill out at the library. 50p per activity.
Upcoming sessions:
- Saturday 3 January to Friday 9 January: Make positive affirmations pebble, decorate smooth pebbles and boost your confidence with a beautiful affirmation.
- Saturday 7 February to Friday 13 February: Make a gratitude flower. Choose a variety of textures and colours to decorate a flower, and reflect on everything you love and enjoy.
Digital support volunteer
Do you want help using a computer, the internet, your iPad, tablet or iPhone, or other IT related problems?
Please see our Digital support volunteer page for more information and to find out which ßÙßÇÂþ» libraries offer a Digital support volunteer service.