in and around the community library
Make a Game of It!
The next event in our series of FREE summer activities for children is MAKE YOUR OWN BOARD GAME on Wednesday 2nd September from 10am until Noon.
Here’s the chance to design and make a fun game based on a favourite story or comic book. So what’s it to be? A Dungeon’s and Dragons-style monster fest? A battle through The Hunger Games? A gnarly, growly Bear Hunt? Or maybe a sticky sweet adventure in Wonka’s Chocolate Factory? You choose!
It’s aimed at kids aged from 6 to 13 years accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are limited places so it’s best to book, though we’ll accept walk-ups on the day if there’s room.
How to book
Call into the library, ring us on 01609 534584 or drop an email to: ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com
Get Creative!
Our very popular free series of GET CREATIVE! FUN & FRIENDLY ART SESSIONS returns to the community library this autumn.
The first session is Making 3D Flowers on Wednesday 16th September from 10am to 12 Noon. Hosted and guided by the very talented local artist Jacquie Sheffield, it’s a great chance to try your hand at something new, whatever your artistic ability.
The session is free and all materials are provided. There are limited places so you’ll need to book. Call into the library, ring us on 01609 534584 or email: ecl.generalenquiries@gmail.com.
Look out for the other sessions in the series:
Making Colourful Art with Acrylic Pens – Wednesday 28th October. 2pm to 4pm.
Exploring Simple Sketching – Wednesday 18th November. 10am to 12 Noon.
Creating Christmas Cards – Wednesday 16th December. 10am to 12 Noon.
Storytime
STOP PRESS: Storytime is now taking a break for the summer holidays and will return in September.
Storytime – every Thursday during term time from 10.15am to 11.00am. FREE story readings for under 5s accompanied by a parent or carer. There’s no need to book; just rock up. We’re pushchair-friendly too – you can park them inside the library.
Pull on those comfy seven-league boots, shoulder your faithful old knapsack, and install the magic bean app on your phone. Then stroll your wide-eyed and unsuspecting pre-schoolie along to the library to enjoy one of our lovely volunteers bringing a children’s tale or two to life.
Whilst it’s great that Storytime is popular, due to increasing numbers and the limited space available we’re not able to accommodate children from childcare providers. Thank you for your understanding.
Knit & Natter
Knit & Natter, run by our lovely volunteers, meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10am until Noon.
Join us for good chat and a cuppa. Catch up on your latest project or start a new one. All abilities are welcome and if you get yourself into knots our knitting and crocheting wizards are sure to be able to untangle things for you.