Mansfield Woodhouse Library

Library led events & groups

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Adult Colouring Group

During normal opening hours

During normal opening hours

Looking for something relaxing to do? Come along during the libraries opening times for access to mindful colouring sheets and a range of pencils and felt tips. Just ask at the desk.

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Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Monday (under 1's)

10am - 10.30am

A gentle singing session especially for under ones, term-time only
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Crafty Chat

Every Thursday

10am - 12pm


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Games

Every Tuesday (term time only).

3:30pm to 5pm

Drop in board games club for children and families.
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Lego Club

Every Saturday

10am to 12:30pm

For ages 5+.

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.

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One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge

Saturday 5 July

9.30am - 1pm

Summer Reading Challenge Launch

Come along to the launch day of this years Summer Reading Challenge. Feel free to sign up and take part in our fun planting activity.

This is suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.

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One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday 7 August

10am - 2pm

Bookworm Bookmark

Come along and create your own bookworm bookmark, perfect for keeping your page in your summer reads!

This is suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.

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One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday 21 August

10am - 2pm

Bird Feeder

Come along and create your very own bird feeder to take home and perfect for the birds in your garden!

This is suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.

It is advisable to come wearing old clothes.

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One-off event: Children's activities linked to Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday 28 August

10am - 2pm

Ladybird Lifecycles

Come along and learn about the lifecycle of a ladybird and get creative in making your very own to take home with you!

This is suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.

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One-off event: Family craft

Thursday 14 August

10am - 2pm

Potter's Wheel

Come along and have some creative painting fun with our travel potter's wheel!

This is suitable for children under 12. Free of charge and no booking required.

It is advisable to come wearing old clothes.

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Places of Welcome

Every Friday

10am to 12pm

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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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Friday (Over 1's)

10am to 10.30am

Term-time only

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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Tea and Tech

Every Friday

1:30pm - 3pm

Needing some technology support? We're here for you! A free drink and friendly tech support available every Friday.

Whether you want to learn to text, shop online, Skype with family, use email or upload photos, our friendly staff and volunteers will be there to answer your questions….over a cup of tea!

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