Children & Family Events
Are you looking for something to do with your little ones? Check out the wide range of events in our Children's library - the best part is, most of them are free!
Special Events
February Half Term
Story times
Every day of the school holiday, 3pm
Join us for a super story read by one of our talented library storytellers!
Free, just drop in
Book Bingo
Saturday 15 February, 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm
Saturday 22 February, 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm
Free, just drop in
Jigsaw Club
Sunday 16 February, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Sunday 23 February, 10am-12pm
Free, just drop in
Junk Modelling
Monday 17 February, 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Make a rocket from a toilet roll and see if it can reach the moon!
Free, just drop in
Family Film Screening (PG)
Wednesday 19 February, 10am-12pm
Join us to watch a musical film adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic, starring a little girl who loves to read!
The Illustrated Book Group
Thursday 20 February, 10am-11am and 2pm-3pm
Calling all budding illustrators! Families are invited to design their own book cover, story board or illustrated text inspired by the theme of 'fantasy', whilst listening to an audio book version of Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve.
Aimed at families with children aged 8-12. Please book 1 ticket per family group.
Book your family group's free ticket here
Little Sprouts
Sunday 23 February, 1:30pm-2:30pm
A gardening and nature club for families with children aged 4-8 with seasonal activities followed by a themed story time.
Places cost £1 per child - book your tickets here
Save the Date! Earth Day - Tuesday 15 April
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities to celebrate Earth Day! Keep an eye out on this page for more information soon...
Regular events
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Every Friday, 1pm-1:30pm
For ages 0-12 months
A gentle, social music making session aimed at new parents/carers and their babies.
Wacky Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, 1:30pm-3pm
For ages 0-5 years
A fun interactive stay and play session for children aged between 0 - 5 years. The session ends with story time at 2:45pm.
Bounce and Rhyme
Every Tuesday, 10am-10:30am and 2pm-2:30pm
Every Friday, 11am-11:30am
For ages 1-4 years
Fun and friendly Bounce and Rhyme session aimed at pre-school children and their parents and carers.
Pre-school groups/Nurseries please note, these sessions can get very busy. We would be happy to do a separate session for your group.
Rat-a-tat Tales
Every Saturday & Sunday, 11am and 3pm
For ages 4-8
Listen out for the rat-a-tat in the Children's library and get involved in interactive stories for your young family. Storytime is about to begin...
Lego Club
Every Saturday, 10am-11:30am
For ages 4+, fun for all the family
If you and your child love Lego as much as we do, why not come along to our Family Lego and Construction Club?
The club is designed for parents to have fun and engage with their children by building characters and structures from well-known tales. Most construction materials will be suitable for ages 4+. Places are FREE of charge and you don't need to book, just come along and join in the fun!
Little Sprouts
Last Sunday of each month, 1:30pm-2:30pm
For ages 4-8 years
An introductory gardening and nature club for families with children aged 4-8.
Places cost £1 per child and can be booked in advance. Drop-ins on the day are welcome, subject to availability.
Parental supervision is required.
Self-led Activities
Treasure Hunt
Take part in our popular weekly themed treasure hunts across the children’s library. Just ask a library assistant for details!
Sustainability Trail
The Hive is full of sustainable design features and we have developed a self-guided Sustainability Trail so that you can discover them.
Borrow a trail map and supporting notes from the pod in the children's library and find out more about The Hive's sustainable features. There are stickers on the windows/walls at each numbered point around the building. The trail starts in the café on Level 1.
