Retford Library

Library led events & groups

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Every other Thursday

1.30pm to 3pm

£1 charge for refreshments. Bring your own project and craft in good company!
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Little Creatives

First Tuesday of the month

10am or 11.15am

Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

Help 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! 

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One-off event: Family craft

Thursday 7 August

11am - 12pm

Roarsome Dragons!

Make your own dragon design from an egg box and scare your friends with this creature's chomping action!

This activity is free of charge and no booking required. It is suitable for children under 12.

craft

One-off event: Family craft

Thursday 14 August

11am-12pm

Sizzling Sunflower Masks!

Ever wondered what you would look like as a sunflower? Now is your chance as you can create your very own paper plate sunflower mask to wear! 

This activity is free of charge and no booking required. It is suitable for children under 12.

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One-off event: Family craft

Thursday 21 August

11am - 12pm

Split Pin Superstars!

Use one of our numerous fantastical templates to create your own split pin superstar! Or use our blank template to create your very own character!

This activity is free of charge and no booking required. It is suitable for children under 12.

craft

One-off event: Family craft

Thursday 28 August

11am - 12pm

Fantastic Fairy Doors!

Create a doorway into your imagination by creating your very own fairy door! Which fantastical creature will be living behind your door?

This activity is free of charge and no booking required. It is suitable for children under 12.

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Poetry Group

Every other month. Check library for dates.

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Wednesday and Friday

10-10:30am

Stories and rhymes for the under 5s in the lovely Children’s library. Just turn up and join in the fun.

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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Writing Group

Alternate Thursdays

2-4pm

Come along, listen and share. An informal friendly group with members at different stages of the writing process, including beginners. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Group’s volunteer, Kevin on 07903 654499 and kpm2@talktalk.net

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