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Events at this venue
Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre
Library led events & groups
One-off event: Family session
Thursday 9 July
11am - 12pm
Musical Launch Party
A FREE one-off Under 5s Musical session to have fun making music, rhyme and bop to the beat. Including Summer Craft, Games, Party bag & Snacks.
Bring your little ones to enjoy party-time fun with you!
No booking required.
Ancestry and Family History session
Every Wednesday
2pm to 4pm
Drop in session with our Ancestry volunteer
Children's Reading Group
2nd Tuesday of the month
3.45 - 4.15 PM
Little Bookworms - For children aged 5-7 years old
Children's Reading Group
4th Tuesday of the month
3.45 - 4.15 PM
Junior Bookworms - For children aged 7-11 years old
Children’s Craft
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
10am - 12pm
Crafts, books and colouring based around a different theme each month.
Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.
Community Jigsaw
Ongoing
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Crafty Chat
Every First and Third Friday of the month
10 AM - 12 PM
Lego Club
Every 4th Saturday of the month
10am to 12pm
Suitable for ages 5+ with a parentMake
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.
Open Reading Group
Second Tuesday of every month
2-3 PM
Meet and discuss books on a chosen theme.
Places of Welcome
Every Wednesday
10 - 11.30 AM
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 Monday and Friday
10.30-11 AM
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.
Reading Group: Crime
Last Friday of the month
11 AM - 12 PM
Kirkby Crime Readers Group.Discuss this month's chosen crime novel.
One-off event: Activity linked to Summer Reading Challenge
Saturday 4 July
10am - 12pm
Launch Party and craft a Spinning Ballerina
Drop in to our Summer Reading Challenge Launch Party and craft a Spinning Ballerina.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Family craft
Saturday 11 July
10am - 12pm
Craft a musical Clacker
Drop in craft a musical Clacker.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Family craft
Saturday 18 July
10am - 12pm
Decorate a Keepsake Musical Box
Drop in Craft - Decorate a Keepsake Musical Box.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Sound Bath Session
See dates and times below
Tuesday 28 July - 12pm - 1pm
and
Wednesday 5 August - 11am - 12pm
Suitable for all ages, a sound bath uses soothing vibrations from singing bowls, gongs and vocals to deeply relax the body and calm the mind. This immersive experience helps reduce stress, restore balance and promote a sense of inner peace and wellbeing.
Contraindications: Not suitable during the first trimester of pregnancy or for individuals with epilepsy or pacemakers.
Contact the Library for more information and to book. This event is free of charge.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 25 July
10am - 12pm
Musical themed Lego Club
Drop in Lego Club.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Music
Thursday 30 July
11am - 1pm
All ages Singing Workshop
Kirkby Chorus are leading a fun singing workshop ending with a performance in the Library.
For more information and to book please contact the Library.
This event is free of charge.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 1 August
10am - 12pm
Craft a Rainstick
Drop in to craft a Rainstick.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 8 August
10am - 12pm
Craft a Windchime
Drop in Craft a Windchime.
Suitable for all ages.
Free of charge. No booking required.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 15 August
10am - 12pm
Craft Singing Mermaids
Drop in Craft inspired by the popular Julia Donaldson book The Singing Mermaid.
Suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.
One-off event: Summer Craft and Food Festival
Saturday 18 August
11am - 2pm
Summer Craft and Food Festival
With kids crafts, Face Painting, Giant Games and more…
For all ages. Free of charge and no booking required.
