Children & Family Events
Thursday 28th August
Make your own Very Hungry Caterpillar - 10:00, 11:00 & 14:00 - £1.50 Bookable
Crawl on down to The Hive, where we will take inspiration from the classic book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar". We will be making caterpillar puppets which you can fatten up as much as you like. (45 minute sessions)
Suitable for children ages 5+
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 reading of our favourite children's stories.
These free sessions incorporate sensory elements – including lights, bubbles, textured materials, and soft toys to engage SEND children and their parents/carers.
Book your free space here: Book for Sensory Storytime at the Hive
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.
No booking required, just drop in!
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.
