Children & Family Events
Are you looking for something to do with your little ones? Check out the wide range of events coming up in our Children's library - the best part is, most of them are free!
Tall Tales from Tribal Times
Thursday 24 July, 11am-3pm
Storytimes begin at 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm
Join our storyteller and archaeologists for a journey back in time!
A dig at New Farm Nature Reserve, near Evesham in Worcestershire, uncovered the lives of people living by the River Avon. Iron Age Farmers, Roman travellers, soldiers, potters and rascals; their stories and secrets have lain hidden for years in the objects they left behind. Our storyteller Ian has the power to bring them to life again! Join him to uncover the scary, silly and downright hilarious things they got up to, as well as seeing finds unearthed by the dig.
See ancient artefacts from prehistoric and Roman times, hear Tall Tales from Tribal Times with storyteller Ian Craigan, and ask an archaeologist all your questions about the past.
No booking required – just pop in to the children’s library!
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.
Sensory Story Sessions
Last Thursday of every month, 10:30am-11am
For ages 4-7
Join us for an interactive, sensory-led story time telling our favourite children's books. Spaces are free!
Book for Thursday 29 May here.
Book for Thursday 26 June here.
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.
The Illustrated Book Group
First Sunday of each month, 1:30pm-2:30pm
For families with children aged 8-12 years.
Calling all budding young illustrators! Families are invited to design their own book cover, story board or illustrated text while listening to a story for inspiration. Each session will have a different theme to help spark your creativity.
Book your family's free place here.
Please book 1 ticket per family group. Adult 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.
