Library events
It's that time of year again and we've got lots of events coming up for the Summer Reading Challenges for 2024.
All the events are detailed under each library name.
Don't forget to tell us about an event you've enjoyed by completing our feedback form.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Every Thursday: Rhyme Time,11.30am-12pm Stories and rhymes for children under 5. Drop-in.
Every Friday: Baby Bounce, 2.15-2.45pm Sensory play, rhymes and sounds with your baby. Drop-in.
Thursday 1 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 5 August
- Illustration with Zoe Saunders, 2.30pm - Join local illustrator Zoe Saunders for a step-by-step drawing workshop with a dinosaur theme. For 7+ years.
- Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 16 August
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 22 August
- Sphero racing and games, 2.30pm - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Drop-in.
Wednesday 28 August
- Noodle Performance Arts, 2.30pm - Movement and dance activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
For our regular activities go to Barnton Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Tuesday 30 July
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Wednesday 31 July
- Bingo and Bricks, 3-4.30pm - eyes down for lots of fun
Thursday 1 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 2 August
- Stories and rhymes, 2.30pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Saturday 3 August
- Family board games and colouring, 10am - 12pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 5 August
- Circus Skills, 2.30pm - a wide range of child and family friendly circus skills, such as plate-spinning, stilt-walking and hula-hooping. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 6 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10.30am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play including rhymetime. Drop in.
Wednesday 7 August
- Lego Club, 3.30pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Thursday 8 August
- Digital Wizards, 11am - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 9 August
- Stories and rhymes, 2.30pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Saturday 10 August
- Family board games and colouring, 10-12pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 12 August
- Animals Takeover, 11.am - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 13 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10.30am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play including rhymetime. Drop in.
Wednesday 14 August
- Bingo and Bricks, 3-4.30pm - eyes down for lots of fun
Thursday 15 August
- Dogs Trust, 10.30am - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Colouring club, 3-4pm - come and join us for some fun colouring.
Friday 16 August
- Stories and rhymes, 2.30pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Saturday 17 August
- Family board games and colouring, 10-12pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 19 August
- Bin to brilliant, 3-4pm - come along and make a fantastic recycled craft out of everyday items.
Tuesday 20 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Nature makers, 11.30am - connect with nature and be creative! Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years.
Wednesday 21 August
- Lego Club, 3.30pm - come along and make some amazing creations
Friday 23 August
- Stories and rhymes, 2.30pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Saturday 24 August
- Family board games and colouring, 10-12pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
Tuesday 27 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Fun Science, 11.30am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 28 August
- Bingo and Bricks, 3-4.30pm - eyes down for lots of fun
Thursday 29 August
- Bin to brilliant, 3-4pm - come along and make a fantastic recycled craft out of everyday items.
Friday 30 August
- Family board games and colouring, 2.30pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
For our regular activities go to Blacon Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Every Saturday & Sunday Children's Crafts 12-4pm
Collect your materials from The Den in the children’s library and take them anywhere in the building to make your creation.
Every Thursday: Rhyme Time,10 &11am - Songs and rhyming fun for under 5s. Drop-in.
Tuesday 30 July
- Library in the park, 10 -4pm - Join us under the teepee at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, come rain or shine, where the library team will lead fun rhymes and crafts.
Monday 5 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 5+ years. To book a place go to Chester Library at Storyhouse - Bug Fest, 11am.
Tuesday 6 August
- Library in the park, 10 -4pm - Join us under the teepee at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, come rain or shine, where the library team will lead fun rhymes and crafts.
Tuesday 13 August
- Library in the park, 10 -4pm - Join us under the teepee at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, come rain or shine, where the library team will lead fun rhymes and crafts.
Thursday 15 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 4+ years. To book a place go to Chester Library at Storyhouse - Dog's Trust, 2.30pm
Tuesday 20 August
- Library in the park, 10 -4pm - Join us under the teepee at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, come rain or shine, where the library team will lead fun rhymes and crafts.
Wednesday 21 August
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. To book a place go to Chester Library at Storyhouse - Animals Takeover, 2.30pm
Tuesday 27 August
- Rhyme Time,10 &11am - Songs and rhyming fun for under 5s. Drop-in
For our regular activities go to Chester Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Monday 29 July
- Marvellous Lego, 10am-12pm - join us for Marvellous Lego. Drop in.
Tuesday 30 July
- Baby Rhyme Time, 10am - baby rhyme time for under 1 years. Drop in.
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 31 July
- Stay and Play, 10am - join us for a stay and play with the Starting Well team. Drop in.
Thursday 1 August
- Fuse Bead Craft, 10.30am - Design and make your own fuse bead design. For 7+ years. Please book at the library as spaces are limited.
Friday 2 August
- Big Board Games, 2pm - 4pm - drop in for family board games.
Monday 5 August
- Marvellous Lego, 10am-12pm - Join us for Marvellous Lego. Drop in.
Tuesday 6 August
- Baby Rhyme Time, 10am - baby rhyme time for under 1 years. Drop in.
Wednesday 7 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play. Drop in.
Thursday 8 August
- Paper Plate Craft, 10.30am - Create your own marvellous dinosaur or unicorn to take home. Drop in.
- Face Painting, 10.30am-12.30pm - Come along and have your face painted. Drop in.
Friday 9 August
- Big Board Games, 2pm - 4pm - drop in for family board games.
Monday 12 August
- Marvellous Lego, 10am-12pm - Join us for Marvellous Lego. Drop in.
Tuesday 13 August
- Baby Rhyme Time, 10am - baby rhyme time for under 1 years. Drop in.
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 14 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play. Drop in.
- Explore Learning, 2.30pm - This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 15 August
- Canvas Bag Craft, 10.30am - Decorate your own canvas bag to take home. Please book at the library as spaces are limited.
Friday 16 August
- Big Board Games, 2pm - 4pm - drop in for family board games.
Monday 19 August
- Marvellous Lego, 10am-12pm - Join us for Marvellous Lego. Drop in.
- Circus Skills, 2.30pm - a wide range of child and family friendly circus skills, such as plate-spinning, stilt-walking and hula-hooping. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 20 August
- Baby Rhyme Time, 10am - baby rhyme time for under 1 years. Drop in.
Wednesday 21 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Clay Modelling, 10.30am - Make your own original clay model. Bookable in the library.
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 23 August
- Big Board Games, 2pm - 4pm - drop in for family board games.
Tuesday 27 August
- Baby Rhyme Time, 10am - baby rhyme time for under 1 years. Drop in.
Wednesday 28 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 10am - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play. Drop in.
Thursday 29 August
- Fuse Bead Craft, 10.30am - Design and make your own fuse bead design. For 7+ years. Please book at the library as spaces are limited.
For our regular activities go to Ellesmere Port Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
A treasure hunt, puzzles and colouring crafts will be available all summer.
Lego club will continue throughout the summer on Saturdays at 10.30am.
Monday 5 August
- Digital Wizards, 2.30pm - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 6 August
- Nifty knitting, 10.30am - learn to knit with the wonderful library knitting group. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Toddler social, 2pm - sensory toys, musical instruments and refreshments for families and toddlers. Self led so just drop in.
Wednesday 7 August
- Air dried clay crafts, 2.30pm - use air dried clay to make shapes for a library montage. To be decorated at a later date, once dried. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 8 August
- Fun Science, 11am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Rhyme time, 2pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 9 August
- Large board games and bingo, 11am - eyes down for lots of fun. There will be prizes as well as food after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 12 August
- Circus Skills, 2.30pm - child friendly circus skills activities including plate spinning, stilt walking and hula hooping. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 13 August
- Nifty knitting, 10.30am - learn to knit with the wonderful library knitting group. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Messy play, 2.30pm - come and have fun with Faith from Frodsham's Children's Centre. For 2+ years. Drop in.
Wednesday 14 August
- Nature makers, 2.30pm - connect with nature and be creative! For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 15 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Rhyme time, 2pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 16 August
- Digital art and games, 11am - be creative with 3D pens, augmented reality and learn how to code micro:bits for games. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 19 August
- Pottery with Amy, 10.30am - come along and learn the art of pottery making. Create a masterpiece to take home. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 20 August
- Nifty knitting, 10.30am - learn to knit with the wonderful library knitting group. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 27 July.
- Toddler social, 2pm - sensory toys, musical instruments and refreshments for families and toddlers. For U5s. Self led so just drop in.
Wednesday 21 August
- Air dried clay crafts, 2.30pm - decorate air dried clay shapes to help create our library bee montage. For 4+ years. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Large board games and bingo, 11am - eyes down for lots of fun. There will be prizes as well as food after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Rhyme time, 2pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Tuesday 27 August
- Nifty knitting, 10.30am - learn to knit with the wonderful library knitting group. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 27 July.
- Sensory story, 2pm - join author and illustrator, Zoe Saunders for a wonderful sensory story. For 2+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 29 August
- Noodle performance, 11am - movement and dance activity. Food will be available after this activity. For 3+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Toddler social, 2pm - sensory toys, musical instruments and refreshments for families and toddlers. For U5s. Self led so just drop in.
For our regular activities go to Frodsham Library's webpage.
Thursday 15 August, 7pm: Author talk - Simon McCleave
Join us for an enthralling evening with multi million selling crime novelist Simon McCleave.
‘The Dark Tide’, Simon’s first Anglesey based crime novel, was a major hit in 2022, reaching Amazon’s UK top five. His most recent title ‘Dead in the Water’ is book 5 in the popular series and was recently published in June.
The Snowdonia based DI Ruth Hunter books are now set to be filmed as a major new television series, with shooting to begin in North Wales in 2024.
So come and hear about the inspirations for his novels, the characters and places within them and how he feels about his work being dramatised for TV!
Tickets are £5 and can be bought at Great Boughton Library or online at Ticketsource, Great Boughton Library, Simon McCleave talk, 15.8.24
This is an Adults Read Two event. Bar and refreshments will be available.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Monday 29 July
- Storytime with craft and play, 2.30pm - Join us for fun stories, crafts and time to play.
Tuesday 30 July
- Gruffalo puppet craft, 10.30am - come along and make some fun gruffalo inspired crafts.
Wednesday 31 July
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Lego club, 3.15pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Thursday 1 August
- Bug Fest, 2.30pm - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Saturday 3 August
- Family board games and colouring, 9.30 -12.30pm - drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 5 August
- Storytime with craft and play, 2.30pm - Join us for fun stories, crafts and time to play.
Tuesday 6 August
- Bingo and darts, 10.30am - eyes down for lots of fun
Wednesday 7 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Lego club, 3.15pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Friday 9 August
- Bin to brilliant, 2.30pm - come along and make a fantastic recycled craft out of everyday items.
Saturday 10 August
- Family board games and colouring, 9.30 - 12.30pm drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 12 August
- Dogs Trust, 10.30am - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Storytime with craft and play, 2.30pm - Join us for fun stories, crafts and time to play.
Tuesday 13 August
- Flashy fish craft, 2.30pm - Join us for some fishy fun and make a fabulous fish inspired craft
Wednesday 14 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Lego club, 3.15pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Thursday 15 August
- Bingo and darts, 10.30am - eyes down for lots of fun
Saturday 17 August
- Family board games and colouring, 9.30 - 12.30pm drop in for family board games and colouring.
Monday 19 August
- Fun Science, 11.am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Storytime with craft and play, 2.30pm - Join us for fun stories, crafts and time to play.
Tuesday 20 August
- Explore Learning, 11am- This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Wednesday 21 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Lego club, 3.15pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Thursday 22 August
- Flashy fish craft, 10.30am - Join us for some fishy fun and make a fabulous fish inspired craft.
Friday 23 August
- Bingo and darts, 2.30pm - eyes down for lots of fun.
Saturday 24 August
- Family board games and colouring, 9.30 - 12.30pm drop in for family board games and colouring.
Wednesday 28 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Lego club, 3.15pm - come along and make some amazing creations.
Thursday 29 August
- Bingo and darts, 10.30am - eyes down for lots of fun.
Saturday 31 August
- Family board games and colouring, 9.30 - 12.30pm drop in for family board games and colouring.
For our regular activities go to Great Boughton Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
A treasure hunt, puzzles and colouring crafts will be available all summer.
Lego club will continue throughout the summer on Saturdays at 11am.
Monday 5 August
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - fun animal handling session. From cute and fluffy to creepy and crawlie. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 6 August
- Large board games and bingo, 11am - eyes down for lots of fun and prizes. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 7 August
- Digital Wizards, 11am - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 9 August
- Messy play, 11am - come and have fun with Faith from Frodsham's Children's Centre. For U5s. Drop in.
Monday 12 August
- Pottery with Amy, 10.30am - come along and learn the art of pottery making. Create a masterpiece to take home. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 13 August
- Noodle performance, 11am - movement and dance activity. Food will be available after this activity. For ages 3+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 14 August
- Fun Science, 11am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 16 August
- Rhyme time, 11am - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Tuesday 20 August
- Chio Chio by Luma Creations, 10.30am - Chio Chio is a wonderful puppet show with live music and an incredibly colourful, magical set made of recycled materials. It tackles themes such as environmental responsibility, diversity, identity and finding your own voice. Food will be available after the performance. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 21 August
- Digital art and games, 11am - be creative with 3D pens, augmented reality and learn how to code micro:bits for games. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 23 August
- Explore Learning, 11.30am - create your own stories with Explore Learning. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 27 August
- Fingerprints and puzzles, 11am - join PCSO Neil Flanagan for some fingerprinting fun. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library.
Wednesday 28 August
- Nature Makers, 11am - connect with nature and be creative! Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 30 August
- Sensory story, 11am - join author and illustrator Zoe Saunders for a beautiful sensory story. For U5s. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
For our regular activities go to Helsby Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Bookable from Saturday 6 July via Great Boughton Library
Monday 29 July
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years.
Thursday 1 August
- Explore Learning, 2.30pm - This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination.
Monday 19 August
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years.
Watch this space for future events. For our regular activities go to Hoole Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Monday 22 – Saturday 27 July (All week)
Nature week (weather permitting) let’s get out into the garden. Help us to tidy up the bug hotel and fairy garden. Indoors – Nature related colouring, worksheets and nature journals. Make a bee or butterfly craft to take home. Drop in.
Saturday 27 July
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am - 12pm - Nature themed Lego challenge. Drop in.
Monday 29 July
- Library day, all day - Let’s go back to the olden days when books were stamped. Stamp your own books, write a book report, make a bookmark. Library related colouring and worksheets to do. Drop in.
Tuesday 30 July
- Teddy bears picnic, 10.30am - 11.30am - Bring your teddy bear to the library and weather permitting, we will have storytime in the garden followed by a picnic afterwards. 0-7 years. Drop in.
Thursday 1 August - Saturday 31 August (all day)
All about me books - Are you starting nursery or school in September? Come to the library through out August and make an ‘All about me’ book for your new teacher to get to know you. Drop in.
Friday 2 August
- Stay and Play, 10.30am - Join us for a stay and play with the Starting Well team. Drop in.
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Saturday 3 August
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am-12pm - Colour in a Lego picture and then try and build it. Drop in.
Tuesday 6 August
- Face Painting and Crafts, 11.15am - 1pm - join us for crafts with Jake from Theatre Porto and have your face painted with the professional face painting by Lily. Food will be provided at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 9 August
- Digital Wizards, 11.15am - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Saturday 10 August
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am-12pm - Colour in a Lego picture and then try and build it. Drop in.
Tuesday 13 August
- Animals Takeover, 11.15am - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 15 August
- Explore Learning, 2.30pm - This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 16 August
- Circus Skills, 11.15am - a wide range of child and family friendly circus skills, such as plate-spinning, stilt-walking and hula-hooping. Food will be available at this event. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Saturday 17 August
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am-12pm - Colour in a Lego picture and then try and build it. Drop in.
Tuesday 20 August
- Fun Science, 11.15am - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Friday 23 August
- Bingo and Crafts, 11.15am - eyes down for lots of fun with bingo and crafts. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Saturday 24 August
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am - 12pm - Colour in a Lego picture and then try and build it. Drop in.
Monday 26 August
- Board Games, 2pm - 6pm - family board games. Drop in.
Tuesday 27 August
- Nature Makers, 11.15am - nature crafts, a chance to connect with nature and be creative! For 5+years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Friday 30 August
- Noodle Performance, 11.15am - a chance for your children to use up some energy and move around. For 4 years+ Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Saturday 31 August
- Summer Lego Challenge, 10am - 12pm - Colour in a Lego picture and then try and build it. Drop in.
For our regular activities go to Hope Farm Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Tuesday 30 July
- Baby explorers, 10.30am - A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat. Drop in.
Thursday 1 August
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 2 August
- Gruffalo craft, 2.30pm - come along and make some fun gruffalo inspired crafts.
Saturday 3 August
- Lego club,10 -11am - come along and make some amazing creations.
Monday 5 August
- Circus Skills, 11am - a wide range of child and family friendly circus skills, such as plate-spinning, stilt-walking and hula-hooping. Food will be available at this event. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 6 August
- Digital Wizards, 11am - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! Food will be available at this event. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 8 August
- Toddler Stay and Play, 2.15pm - Come along for a toddler social and stay and play including rhymetime. Drop in.
Saturday 10 August
- Lego club,10 -11am - come along and make some amazing creations.
Monday 12 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm- a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 13 August
- Fun Science, 11.am - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Thursday 15 August
- Illustration workshop with Zoe Saunders, 11 am - Join local illustrator Zoe Saunders for a step-by-step drawing workshop with a dinosaur theme. For 7+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 16 August
- Board Games, 11am - family board games. Drop in.
Saturday 17 August
- Lego club,10 -11am - come along and make some amazing creations.
Monday 19 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 5+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 20 August
- Baby explorers, 10.30am - A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Explore Learning, 11am- This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 23 August
- Dragonfly and book work crafts, 10.30am - join us for some fabulous craft making
Saturday 24 August
- Lego club,10 -11am - come along and make some amazing creations.
Tuesday 27 August
- Baby explorers, 10.30am - A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for new parents to meet and chat. Drop in.
Thursday 29 August
- Nature Makers, 11am - connect with nature and be creative! Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm - sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Friday 30 August
- Large board games and bingo, 11am - eyes down for lots of fun. There will be prizes as well as food after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
- Crafts, 2.30pm - join us for some fabulous craft making
Saturday 31 August
- Lego club,10 -11am - come along and make some amazing creations.
For our regular activities go to Lache Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Friday 26 July
- Arts and Crafts, 2.15pm - design and make 3D bugs in lots of different materials including paper and clay. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 27 July
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
Monday 29 July
- Stay and Play, 10.30am - come along for a stay and play with the Starting Well team. Drop in.
Tuesday 30 July
- Pin Wheel Craft, 1.30pm - Join us and make your own pin wheels. Drop in.
Friday 2 August
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 3 August
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
Monday 5 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - join us for singing and musical instruments. Drop in.
- Digital Wizards, 11.15am - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 6 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 8 August
- Kate Pankhurst, 11.15am - join best-selling author Kate Pankhurst as she explores the universe. Expect drawing, dressing up and plenty of out of this world inspiration to reach for the stars. For 5+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 9 August
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 10 August
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
Monday 12 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - join us for singing and musical instruments. Drop in.
- Noodle Performance, 11.15am - a chance for your children to use up some energy and move around. For 4 years+ Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Make a movie with Stopmotion, 2.30pm - bring along your tablet and make a mini movie with Stopmotion. 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Tuesday 13 August
- Clay Craft, 1.30pm - Come and make a fridge magnet or hanging decoration. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 15 August
- Animals Takeover, 11.15am - Join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Bugfest, 2.30pm - Handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 16 August
- Explore Learning, 2.30pm - This hour-long workshop for 5-11 year olds, will take children on an adventure using their maths and English skills to break codes, solve problems, create poetry and use their imagination. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 17 August
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
Monday 19 August
- Rhyme Time, 10.30am - join us for singing and musical instruments. Drop in.
- Circus Skills, 11.15am - a wide range of child and family friendly circus skills, such as plate-spinning, stilt-walking and hula-hooping. Food will be available at this event. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Tuesday 20 August
- Toddler Sponge Painting, 1.30pm - toddlers get creative with sponge painting. Bookable at the library from Saturday 27 July.
Thursday 22 August
- Nature Makers, 11.15am - nature crafts, a chance to connect with nature and be creative! For 5+years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Friday 23 August
- Learn How to Knit, 1.30pm - learn to knit a simple bookmark 7+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 24 August
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
Tuesday 27 August
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Thursday 29 August
- Arts and Crafts, 11.15am - join Jake from Theatre Porto for arts and crafts. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Friday 30 August
- Fan craft, 1.30pm - make a watermelon fan. Drop in.
- Construction Club, 3.30pm-5pm - come along and create with Lego. Drop in.
Saturday 31 August
- Board Games, 10.30am-12pm - Family board games. Drop in.
For our regular activities go to Little Sutton Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Tuesday 30 July
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Thursday 1 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Tuesday 6 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Thursday 8 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Tuesday 13 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Thursday 15 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Tuesday 20 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Tuesday 27 August
- Dogs Trust, 3pm - join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Thursday 29 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2.30pm - 4.30pm - craft activities, family games and colouring. Drop in.
For our regular activities go to Malpas Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Thursday 25 July: Elton Community Centre
- Joanne O'Connell, 3pm - 4pm - Author of 'From Bin To Brilliant' and 'Stitched Up' will be doing upcycled friendship bracelets. Bookable from Saturday 6 July via libraryevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Monday 5 August: Nags Head Pub, Willaston stop
- Nature makers, 2.30pm - connect with nature and be creative! For 5+ years. This event will take place in the raised outdoor space, weather permitting. For Willaston children only. Bookable from Saturday 6 July via libraryevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Thursday 8 August: Elton Community Centre
- Dogs Trust, 3pm - 4pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Bookable from Saturday 6 July via libraryevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Thursday 15 August: Elton Community Centre
- Animals Takeover, 3pm - 4pm - fun animal handling session. From cute and fluffy to creepy and crawlie. 4+ years. Bookable from Saturday 6 July via libraryevents@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
For our regular activities go to the Mobile Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Monday 5 August
- Fun Science, 11am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 6 August
- Messy play, 11am - come and have messy fun with the early years team. For 2+ years. Drop in.
Wednesday 7 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 8 August
- Digital Wizards, 2.30pm - access amazing technology including creating musical instruments using circuits, conductors and pencils and also building, coding and racing a robot. Learn new digital skills and have lots of fun! For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 9 August
- Nature explorers, 11am - explore nature with the Early Years Team. This activity will be outdoors so please wear suitable clothing. For U5s. Drop in.
Monday 12 August
- Circus Skills, 11am - child friendly circus skills activities including plate spinning, stilt walking and hula hooping. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 13 August
- Rhyme time, 11.15am - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Wednesday 14 August
- Nature makers, 11am - connect with nature and be creative! Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 16 August
- Noodle Performance, 11am - movement and dance activity. Food will be available after this activity. For ages 3+ years.
Monday 19 August
- Digital art and games, 11am - be creative with 3D pens, augmented reality and learn how to code micro:bits for games. Food will be available after this activity. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 20 August
- Rhyme time, 11.15am - sing along to your favourite rhymes, listen to some great stories and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
- Chio Chio by Luma Creations, 2.30pm - Chio Chio is a wonderful puppet show with live music and an incredibly colourful, magical set made of recycled materials. It tackles themes such as environmental responsibility, diversity, identity and finding your own voice. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 21 August
- Large board games and bingo, 11am - eyes down for lots of fun. There will be prizes as well as food after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 23 August
- Toddler social, 11am - sensory toys, musical instruments and refreshments for families and toddlers. For U5s. Self led so just drop in.
- Explore Learning, 2.30pm - create your own stories with Explore Learning. For 5+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 27 August
- Sensory story, 11am - join author and illustrator Zoe Saunders for a beautiful sensory story. For U5s. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 28 August
- Little Actors Storytelling, 11am - join Fern for an interactive storytelling session. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 30 August
- Toddler social, 11am - sensory toys, musical instruments and refreshments for families and toddlers. For U5s. Self led so just drop in.
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Thursday 5 September, 7pm: Author talk - Simon McCleave
Join us for an enthralling evening with multi million selling crime novelist Simon McCleave.
‘The Dark Tide’, Simon’s first Anglesey based crime novel, was a major hit in 2022, reaching Amazon’s UK top five. His most recent title ‘Dead in the Water’ is book 5 in the popular series and was recently published in June.
The Snowdonia based DI Ruth Hunter books are now set to be filmed as a major new television series, with shooting to begin in North Wales in 2024.
So come and hear about the inspirations for his novels, the characters and places within them and how he feels about his work being dramatised for TV!
Tickets are £5 and can be bought at Neston Library or online at Ticketsource, Neston Library, Simon McCleave talk, 5.9.24
This is an Adults Read Two event. Bar and refreshments will be available.
For our regular activities go to Neston Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Drop in craft activities, 10.30am-3.30pm.
Every Tuesday: Story and Rhyme Time, 10.30-11am and 11.30am-12pm. Songs and rhyming fun for under 5s. Drop-in.
Every Wednesday: Coding Club, 2pm-3.30pm. Try out some different coding techniques and all thing digital. Drop-in.
Every Thursday: Baby Bounce, 10.30am-11am and 11.30am-12pm Rhymes and sensory play with your baby. Suitable for babies 0-12 months.
Friday 2 August
- Sphero coding and games, 10.30am - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 5 August
- Animals Take Over, 10.30am - Join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 9 August
- Illustration workshop with Zoe Saunders, 10.30am - Join local illustrator Zoe Saunders for a step-by-step drawing workshop with a dinosaur theme. For 7+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 12 August
- Fun Science, 10.30am - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Games Club - traditional and modern board games. Drop-in from 2.30pm.
Tuesday 13 August
- Games Club - traditional and modern board games. Drop-in from 2.30pm.
Friday 16 August
- Giant Board Games, 10.30am - Have some giant fun with our selection of big games, including Giant Connect 4, giant cards and noughts and crosses. For 4+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Games Club -traditional and modern board games. Drop-in from 2.30pm.
Monday 19 August
- Stop Motion Animation, 10.30am - Make your own marvellous masterpiece using stop motion techniques. Storyboard your ideas, pick your props, and get filming. Recommended for 7+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Nature Makers, 2.30pm - connect with nature and be creative! For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 23 August
- Circus Skills, 10.30am - Child friendly circus skills activities including plate spinning, stilt walking and hula hooping. 4+ years. Food will be provided after this event.Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 30 August
- Clay modelling, 10.30am - make your marvellous masterpiece using air dry clay. 4+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
For our regular activities go to Northwich Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Every Tuesday
- Rhyme Time, followed by Stay & Play, from 10.30am - Songs and rhymes for under 5s, with an opportunity to stay, read, and play after the session.
- Baby Explorers, 2.30-3.30pm - Aimed at families with babies 0-9 months. A chance for babies to explore their surroundings using sensory toys and for parents to meet and chat.
Monday 29 July
- Pencil Case Decorating, 10.30am-11.30am - Use fabric pens, stamps and stencils to create your own unique pencil case to take back to school. Limited places available, please contact the library to book.
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Thursday 1 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm, and 2.30pm-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Friday 2 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm, and 2.30pm-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required
Monday 5 August
- Dogs Trust, 10.30am - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Thursday 8 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Friday 9 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
- Illustration with Zoe Saunders, 2.30pm - Join local illustrator Zoe Saunders for a step-by-step drawing workshop with a dinosaur theme. For 7+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Monday 12 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
- Sphero racing and games, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Drop-in.
Thursday 15 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Friday 16 August
- Fun Science, 10.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Monday 19 August
- Giant Board Games, 10.30am-12.30pm - Have some giant fun with our selection of big games, including Giant Connect 4, giant cards and noughts and crosses.
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Thursday 22 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Friday 23 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Tuesday 27 August
- Noodle Performance Arts, 11.30am - Movement and dance activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 29 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
Friday 30 August
- Marvellous Makers Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm - Join us for a different activity every day. Each day will be different from crafts to puzzles, quizzes to digital music making . Suitable for all ages, parental supervision required.
- Pencil Case Decorating, 2.30pm-3.30pm - Use fabric pens, stamps and stencils to create your own unique pencil case to take back to school. Limited places available, please contact the library to book.
More upcoming events
Thursday 29 August, 7pm: Simon McCleave
Join us for an enthralling evening with multi million selling crime novelist Simon McCleave.
‘The Dark Tide’, Simon’s first Anglesey based crime novel, was a major hit in 2022, reaching Amazon’s UK top five. His most recent title ‘Dead in the Water’ is book 5 in the popular series and was recently published in June.
The Snowdonia based DI Ruth Hunter books are now set to be filmed as a major new television series, with shooting to begin in North Wales in 2024.
So come and hear about the inspirations for his novels, the characters and places within them and how he feels about his work being dramatised for TV!
Tickets are £5 and can be bought at Sandiway Library or online at Ticketsource, Sandiway Library, Simon McCleave talk, 29.8.24
This is an Adults Read Two event. Bar and refreshments will be available.
For our regular activities go to Sandiway Library's webpage.
Due to building works at Tarporley High School, the library will be closed from 22 July to 2 August.
To continue providing access to library services and the summer reading challenge, the mobile library will be at Tarporley Community Centre on the High Street on:
- Friday 26 July, 3pm - 4pm
- Tuesday 30 July, 3.15pm - 4.15pm
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Monday 5 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
Thursday 8 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
- Rhymetime and stories, 2.30pm - join us for a songs and a story. Drop in.
Monday 12 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
Thursday 15 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
- Rhymetime and stories, 2.30pm - join us for a songs and a story. Drop in.
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Monday 19 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
- Rhymetime and stories, 2.30pm - join us for a songs and a story. Drop in.
Thursday 29 August
- Marvellous Makers Family Fun, 2pm - 5pm - A selection of craft and colouring activities for all ages; family games; and Lego. Drop in.
- Rhymetime and stories, 2.30pm - join us for a songs and a story. Drop in.
- Dogs Trust, 3pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
For our regular activities go to Tarporley Library's webpage.
Watch this space for upcoming events.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Rhyme times will continue to take place on Mondays at 10.30am apart from 12 August and 26 August.
Thursday 8 August
- Digital Arts, 2.30pm - be creative with 3D pens and augmented reality. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 9 August
- Bin to brilliant, 2.30pm - use recyclable materials to make something really creative. Drop in.
Monday 12 August
- Messy play, 10.30am - come and have fun with Faith from the Early Years Team. For 2+ years. Drop in.
Tuesday 13 August
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay and learn about all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 16 August
- Bin to brilliant, 2.30pm - use recyclable materials to make something really creative. Drop in.
Thursday 22 August
- Crafty mornings, 10.30am - come along and create some amazing craft projects. Drop in.
Friday 23 August
- Bin to Brilliant, 2.30pm - use recyclable materials to make something really creative. Drop in.
Tuesday 27 August
- Crafternoon, 2.30pm - come along and create some amazing craft projects. Drop in.
Thursday 29 August
- Explore learning, 11.30am - create your own stories with Explore Learning. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Friday 30 August
- Bin to brilliant, 2.30pm - use recyclable materials to make something really creative. Drop in.
For our regular activities go to Tattenhall Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Saturday 27 July
- Lego and megablocks, 10am - 12pm- come along and make some amazing creations.
Monday 29 July
- Joanne O'Connell,10.30am- Author of 'From Bin To Brilliant' and 'Stitched Up' will be doing upcycled friendship bracelets. Bookable at the library and online - click here.
- Colouring club, 3pm - 4pm - come and join us for some fun colouring.
Tuesday 30 July
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm- sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Thursday 1 August
- Clay Modelling, 10.30am - Make your own original clay model. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Saturday 3 August
- Children's board games, 10am - 12pm - drop in for board games fun.
Monday 5 August
- Colouring club, 3pm - 4pm - come and join us for some fun colouring.
Tuesday 6 August
- Fun Science, 11am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online - click here.
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm- sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Wednesday 7 August
- Painted pencil cases, 11am & 3pm - Design and make your own pencil case. Book you place in the library.
Saturday 10 August
- Lego and megablocks, 10am - 12pm- come along and make some amazing creations.
Monday 12 August
- Animals Takeover, 2.30pm - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 13 August
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm- sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Thursday 15 August
- Painted pebbles craft, 11am & 3pm - design and make your own pebble craft. Book your place in the library.
Saturday 17 August
- Children's board games, 10am - 12pm - drop in for board games fun.
Monday 19 August
- Bug Fest, 2.30pm - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 5+ years. Bookable at the library and online - click here.
Tuesday 20 August
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm- sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Wednesday 21 August
- Toddler stay and play handprint craft, 10am - Join us for a stay and play with a craft.
Friday 23 August
- Keyring craft, 11am - Design your own keyring. Book your place in the library.
Saturday 24 August
- Lego and megablocks, 10am - 12pm- come along and make some amazing creations.
Tuesday 27 August
- Rhyme Time, 2.15pm- sing along to your favourite rhymes and make new friends. For U5s. Drop in.
Wednesday 28 August
- Scratch art, 11am - come and join us for some scratch art. Drop in.
Saturday 31 August
- Children's board games, 10am - 12pm - drop in for board games fun.
For our regular activities go to Upton Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Every Monday
- Colour and Chat, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Colouring fun for all ages. Drop-in.
Every Wednesday
- Games and Puzzles, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Test yourselves with puzzling challenges and games. Drop-in.
Every Friday
- Marvellous Makers Crafts, 2.30pm-4.30pm - Crafty fun with a different theme each week. Drop-in.
Every Saturday
- Children's Activity Club, 10.30am-12.30pm - A different activity each week, from Lego to games to crafts. What will you make? Drop-in.
Monday 5 August
- Illustration with Zoe Saunders, 10.30am - Join local illustrator Zoe Saunders for a step-by-step drawing workshop with a dinosaur theme. For 7+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July
Tuesday 6 August
- Sphero racing and games, 2.30pm - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Drop-in.
Wednesday 14 August
- Bug Fest, 11am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Friday 16 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Wednesday 21 August
- Animals Take Over, 10.30am - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
For our regular activities go to Weaverham Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Thursday 2 August
- Fun Science, 2.30pm - Gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Monday 5 August
- Giant Board Games, 10.30am-12.30pm - Have some giant fun with our selection of big games, including Giant Connect 4, giant cards and noughts and crosses. For all ages, drop-in.
Thursday 8 August
- Animals Take Over, 2.30pm - Join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 15 August
- Wonderdome Planetarium Show, 11am-11.45pm, 2.15-3pm and 3.15-4pm - Calling all future space explorers! Join us on a cosmic journey through the solar system with this giant planetarium experience. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July. Food will be provided at the 11am session.
Thursday 29 August
- Sphero racing and games, 10.30am - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Drop-in.
Friday 30 August
- Dogs Trust, 2.30pm - Join us for a free, fun family workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
For our regular activities go to Wharton Library's webpage.
Summer Reading Challenge activities
Thursday 2 August
- Stop motion animation, 10.30am - Make your own marvellous masterpiece using stop motion techniques. Storyboard your ideas, pick your props, and get filming. Recommended for 7+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 7 August
- Giant Board Games, 10.30am - Have some giant fun with our selection of big games, including Giant Connect 4, giant cards and noughts and crosses. For 4+ years. Food will be provided after this event. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Thursday 8 August
- We Are All Astronauts with Kate Pankhurst, 2pm - Join the best-selling author of the Fantastically Great Women series, Kate Pankhurst as she explores the universe with the stars of her latest non-fiction picture book, We Are All Astronauts. Expect drawing, dressing up and plenty of out of this world inspiration to reach for the stars. Bookable at the library from Saturday 6 July.
Wednesday 14 August
- Animals Take Over, 10.30am - join animal expert Lyndsay, as you and your child learn about and get hands on with all sorts of creatures, from cute and fluffy to creepy and crawly. For 4+ years. Food will be available at this event. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Wednesday 21 August
- Nature Makers, 11am - connect with nature and be creative! Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 22 August
- Fun Science, 10.30am - gasp and giggle at amazing science experiments and have a go yourself. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 23 August
- Circus Skills, 10.30am - child friendly circus skills activities including plate spinning, stilt walking and hula hooping. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable at the library and online from Saturday 27 July.
Wednesday 28 August
- Sphero racing and games, 10.30am - Navigate amazing mazes, race around tracks and play with our Sphero mini robots. Recommended for 7+ years. Food will be available after this activity. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Thursday 29 August
- Bug Fest, 10.30am - handle creepy crawlies including giant snails, millipedes, hissing cockroaches and scorpions. Food will be available after this activity. For 4+ years. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
Friday 30 August
- Dogs Trust, 10.30am - a workshop to learn all about staying safe around dogs and keeping our four-pawed friends happy and healthy. Recommended for ages 7+. Bookable in the library and online - click here.
For our regular activities go to Winsford Library's webpage.