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Activities for children
Get creative with activities for children of all ages. With messy mornings and baby rhyme time for little ones to Scrabble club and Bookwormz (reading group) for older children, help them develop vital skills through play at your local library.
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Bromley | Dudley | Greenwich | Lincolnshire | Wandsworth
Activities for babies and toddlers
Baby Rhyme Time
Have fun and develop their listening skills during these fun sessions of songs and rhymes. Parents, carers and babies are welcome from 0 to pre-school age.
Storytime
It's never too early to get their imaginations going and develop listening skills. Find weekly storytime sessions for children aged two to five.
Messy mornings
Get creative with craft or colouring sessions for children aged from one to four and their parents/carers.
Over fives
Below you'll find a range of sessions for primary school children available at some library locations, depending on your area. Please check the Twitter or Facebook page to find out if sessions are running.
Chess club
From beginners to budding Grand Masters, everyone is welcome to learn how to play this popular game at these sessions.
Scrabble club
Improve your child's English and Maths and help them make new friends while playing the world's most popular word-based board game.
Bookwormz
Crazy about books? Share your favourite books, discover new authors and meet new book-loving friends at this group for children aged from 10 to 15.
Chatterbooks
If your child loves a good read and is between 6 and 10, Chatterbooks will give them the chance to read and learn in a friendly, welcoming environment
Study support club
A problem shared is a problem halved - especially when it comes to homework. This club supports your child with studying.
Reading support
Find one-to-one volunteer support for your child that will help them become better, more confident readers. For ages six and above.
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