Ollerton Library

Library led events & groups

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Code Club

Every Saturday

10 - 11am

For children aged 9-13. Learn to code with Scratch and python. To join please email: sfepartnership@gmail.com

The aim of Code Club is to inspire the next generation to get excited about computer science and digital making.

To do this, they support a nationwide network of volunteers and educators who run free coding clubs for children to build and share their ideas, learning along the way.

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Craft and Chat

Every Wednesday

2pm - 4pm

Anyone and any craft welcome! No fee, just 50p for a tea or coffee

Join us for our Craft and Chat Group, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, everyone is welcome!

Bring along your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, or any other craft project you're working on, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. 

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Lego Club

Every Monday and Saturday

Monday: 4-5pm; Saturday: 10am-12pm

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

Monday 28 July - Tuesday 2 September

During library opening hours

Blooming Hedgehogs

Create your very own garden friend; floral, bright and fun. Add some colour to our library garden.

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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

Monday 11 August - Saturday 16 August

During library opening hours

Garden pull-alongs

What's living in the garden? Create a garden themed pull-along craft.

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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

Monday 18 August - Saturday 23 August

During library opening hours

Craft Catch up

Missed any crafts over the Summer Holidays? Don't worry! Nip in to the library for our Craft Catch up.

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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

Saturday 5 July - Friday 5 September

During library opening hours

Bees and Butterflies

Want to track your progress through the Summer Reading Challenge? You can! Decorate your bee or butterfly to see them fly along to the finish line.

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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

Tuesday 26 August - Saturday 30 August

During library opening hours

Lollipop Flowers

Get creative and make your very own lollipop flower. What colours will you choose?

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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

Monday 4 August - Saturday 9 August

During library opening hours

Cress heads

Make your very own cress head! Watch them grow a thick head of cress hair over the summer. How will you style it?

This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Friday (term time only).

2pm to 2.30pm

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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Reading Group: Crime

First Tuesday of every month

11 AM

Discuss this month's chosen crime novel.

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