Featured activities
Explore popular activities at Lincoln Central Library, or click the link below to view all activities across Lincolnshire libraries.
Rhyme and Story Time
Come join our friendly library team reading stories and singing popular rhymes. For babies and toddlers under five years.
Lego Coding Club
Children learn coding and engineering basics with Lego projects, boosting STEM skills effectively.
Adult craft group
Crafters unite, sharing skills and creating handmade art in a community-driven atmosphere
Family History Help
Genealogy research support with databases and expert advice for family heritage.
LEGO club
Lego and game club for creativity, problem-solving, and social skills in a fun setting.
Messy Morning
Toddlers' creative morning with varied materials, enhancing sensory development and artistry.
Lincoln Book Festival Events
Discover a host of authors at Lincoln Book Festival, 1st - 4th October 2026 at Lincoln Central Library
Literary Prizes Panel
Friday 2nd October 2pm-3pm
Join three award-winning authors in conversation with Dr Tim Rideout about what drives their storytelling, from the strength and struggles of the Windrush generation, to the lifelong bonds forged in the classroom.
Join three award-winning authors in conversation with Dr Tim Rideout about what drives their storytelling, from the strength and struggles of the Windrush generation, to the lifelong bonds forged in the classroom.
P.M. Emerson
Saturday 3rd October 11am - 3pm
£3 including light refreshments.
Join debut novelist P. M. Emerson for a fascinating talk on Suppression, a powerful historical novel inspired by the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536. Drawing on extensive research and a real monk’s testimony from the National Archives, the novel brings to life a dramatic period of rebellion, faith and change in Lincolnshire’s history.
£3 including light refreshments.
Join debut novelist P. M. Emerson for a fascinating talk on Suppression, a powerful historical novel inspired by the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536. Drawing on extensive research and a real monk’s testimony from the National Archives, the novel brings to life a dramatic period of rebellion, faith and change in Lincolnshire’s history.
Tor Freeman
Saturday 3rd October 10.30am
£6
Meet author, illustrator and comics-maker Tor Freeman, for a comics workshop.
£6
Meet author, illustrator and comics-maker Tor Freeman, for a comics workshop.
Tor is the author of the brilliant Boss Of The Underworld series and will be on hand to sign copies of her books after the event.
Age 6+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Bia Melo
Saturday 3rd October 12.30pm
£6
Join author- illustrator Bia Melo to celebrate her latest book, Nuts About Nuts: A Funny Counting Adventure. Perfect for all ages.
£6
Join author- illustrator Bia Melo to celebrate her latest book, Nuts About Nuts: A Funny Counting Adventure. Perfect for all ages.
Bia will also be on hand to sign copies of her book.
Ella Beech
Saturday 3rd October 2.30pm
£6
Join Illustrator Ella Beech to celebrate the newest book in the All The Worlds A Stage series; Cinderella. Written by Katie Cotton. Ella will read from Cinderella, there will be dancing and crafting too.
£6
Join Illustrator Ella Beech to celebrate the newest book in the All The Worlds A Stage series; Cinderella. Written by Katie Cotton. Ella will read from Cinderella, there will be dancing and crafting too.
Ella will also be on hand to sign books after her event.
5+
Explore more book festival events across the city
Discover the full Lincoln Book Festival programme, featuring talks, panels and activities for all interests across the city of Lincoln.
