What's On
Adventures in Music - Beeston
Fully booked
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Beeston Library
Library led events & groups
Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll
Every Friday
11-11:30 AM
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll for under 1's.
Chess Club
Every Tuesday
5pm-6.45pm
Everyone is welcome to come along and play chess in a friendly and supportive environment. This is a free session, for all abilities, and no booking is required.
Drop in and Draw (for adults)
Every Thursday
10am to 12pm
Free. Some materials provided, new still life subject each month.
ESOL Conversation Group
Every Friday
11am - 12pm
This regular group is aimed at customers that would like to improve their English if English is their second language. No booking required. Free refreshments.This regular group is aimed at customers that would like to improve their English if English is their second language.
Job Club
Every Tuesday
10 AM to 12:30 PM
It’s free and no booking is required
Are you are looking for work?
We can help with your CV or interview skills
We give friendly help and advice.
We can also help with universal credit claims.
Or just come and search at your own pace.
Knit and Natter
Every Wednesday
10am to 12pm
A friendly, open group for adults to knit, chat and have refreshments together. Meeting weekly, small charge for refreshments.
Lego Club
Every Saturday
10.30am-12pm
Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.Make
new friends and enjoy building your own designs – what will you create?
We provide the Lego, just bring your imagination!
For
ages 4+, adult supervision required.
Not suitable for under 4 due to small parts.
Little Creatives
Second Tuesday of the month
10am or 11.15am
Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreativesHelp your little one to unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills with the help of our professional artists. The Little Creatives workshop programme is continually evolving, and you can expect a different experience with each artist in the team. Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun!
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 5 July 2025
10.30am - 12pm
Cress Heads
Free drop-in session to make a growing friend. Suitable for under 12's. No booking required, just pop along and join in the fun. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Monday 14 July - Saturday 26 July
During Library Opening Hours
Story Garden Character Hunt
Find our Story Gardeners in the library to have a chance of winning a prize. Suitable for under 12's. No booking required, just pop along and join in the fun. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Thursday 7 August
2pm - 3pm
Weaving with Nature
Craft session inspired by nature, for 7-11yrs , booking essential. Get your free ticket at Beeston Library helpdesk. This is one of our free Summer Reading 2025 Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Tuesday 12 August
11am - 12pm
Windmills
Make a pinwheel for your garden for 7-11yrs , booking essential. Get your free ticket at Beeston Library helpdesk. This is one of our free Summer Reading 2025 Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 23 August
11am - 11.45am
Hullabamooo!
Stories, rhymes & simple craft for under 5s. Booking essential. Get your free ticket at Beeston Library helpdesk. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 26 July
11am - 11.45am
Jellyfish Jiggleballoo
Stories, rhymes and a simple craft for under 5s, booking essential, get your free ticket at the Beeston Library help desk. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Thursday 28 August
11am - 12pm
Meet the Critters
Free drop-in session to make some Wildlife critters! Suitable for under 12's. No booking required, just pop along and join in the fun. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 30 August
11am - 12.30pm
Crowning Glory
Free drop-in session to make a celebration crown inspired by nature. Suitable for under 12's. No booking required, just pop along and join in the fun. This is one of our Summer Reading Challenge Story Garden activities.
Paper Crane Poets
Every third Tuesday of the month
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Contact Paper Cranes directly for more information: papercranepoets@gmail.comLocal poets Chris McLoughlin and Leanne Moden invites poets at all stages and abilities to join them for a series of fun and friendly workshops.
Places of Welcome
Every Friday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free refreshments. 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!
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll
Every Wednesday
11-11:30 AM
For Under 3sOur 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.
Storyhullabaloo
Runs monthly on a Saturday - check with the library for dates
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Storyhullabaloo sessions are relaxed, interactive story and rhyme sessions for under fives and their parents and carers.
Babies and young children love stories, songs and rhymes. These, fun and friendly sessions are a great way to help build a love of books and find new stories to share together.
All sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.
