What's On
What's On from August - November 2025
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Events at this venue
Retford Library
Library led events & groups
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!
Little Creatives
First 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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
