Arnold Library

Library led events & groups

Make A Story

Storytime

Every Thursday in February 2026

10.30 - 10.45

BookTrust Storytime

Following our free Rattle Rhyme Roll sessions (10am start), we will be reading one of the BookTrust Storytime books every Thursday in February. When we've read them all children can vote for their favourite. There are stickers to collect along the way too! Target age is 0-5.

This event is free of charge, and no booking is required.

5 February - Five Enormous Dinosaurs

12 February - Superwolf

19 February - Jellyfish Jiggle

26 February - Suki Cat Astronaut


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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Tuesday and Thursday

10am to 10.30am

Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 

They are a chance for you to have fun, share rhymes and songs with your child, and meet other parents.

Sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Knit and Natter

Every Monday

2pm-3:30pm

A friendly, open group for adults to knit, chat and have refreshments together.  Meeting weekly, small charge for refreshments.

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Open Reading Group

First Wednesday of the Month

2-3:30 PM

Meet and discuss books on a chosen theme. 

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Reading Cafe

Every Wednesday

10-11:30 AM

Talk about books and discover new reads.

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Places of Welcome

Every Friday

10:30am - 12 noon

Drop in for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone welcome!
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Let's Talk Tech

Every Friday

9.30am-11.30am and 1.30pm-3.30pm

Need help using our library PCs? Having problems with your own devices? Our friendly tech volunteers are here to help! Free of charge and no booking required.

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