Southwell Library

Library led events & groups

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Monday

9.30-10 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.

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Stay and Play

Every Monday

After Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

A selection of toys are put out for children and toddlers to enjoy and it’s a chance to make new friends in a safe and fun environment.

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Storyhullabaloo

Tuesdays

4 - 4.30pm

Storyhullabaloo sessions are relaxed, interactive story and rhyme sessions for under fives and their parents and carers. 


Babies and young children love stories, songs and rhymes. These, fun and friendly sessions are a great way to help build a love of books and find new stories to share together.


All sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Children's Saturday Lego Club

Every Friday and Saturday

Fridays - 3:30pm-4:30pm; Saturdays - 10am-12 noon

Come along and join us at our Saturday Lego Club for children. Whether you are a Lego enthusiast or would just like to give it a go. Must be accompanied by an adult.

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Places of Welcome

Every Tuesday

10:30am - 11:30am

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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One-off event: Children's summer activity

3-8 August during normal opening hours

Drop in and make a bejewelled windspinner, perfect for displaying in your garden. No booking required, just drop in!

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One-off event: Children's summer activity

17-23 August during normal opening hours

Make a musical bookmark. No booking required, just turn up!

A father and children doing crafts in a library

One-off event: Children's summer activity

24-30 August during normal opening hours

Make a musical instrument with us! No booking required, just turn up.

Drop in: Citizen's Advice Bureau

Every 4th Tuesday of the month

9:30am - 12:30pm

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