Stapleford Library and Learning Centre

Ongoing

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Enjoy a quiet, mindful moment with our adult colouring in our Heritage area.

Every Thursday

1:30pm – 5:30pm

Open to people of all ages and skill, including long-time players or people new to the game. Free, no booking required.

Suitable for 9-13 year olds

Every Monday

4pm - 5pm

Learn how to make games, animations, websites And more! Free, booking required (please see library staff)

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.

Every Friday

10.30am - 11.30am

Come to our FREE weekly sessions for people who speak English as a second language. Improve your confidence and practice your conversation skills. Just turn up - no need to book. 

Ongoing

During normal opening hours

Every Tuesday

10am-12 noon

It’s free and no booking is required

Are you are looking for work?

We can help with your CV or interview skills

We give friendly help and advice.

We can also help with universal credit claims.

Or just come and search at your own pace.

Every Tuesday

10.30am to 12pm

Thursday Mornings - Term Time Only

10am - 10.30am & 11am - 11.30am

Due to high demand, from 11 September 2025 we will be offering two Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions every week during term time.

The 11am session is followed by an optional stay and play session.

Free, no booking required.

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.

Every Friday

10:30am - 11:30am

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.

18-31 July during normal opening hours

Choose from a selection of family favourites - all in giant form!

Thursdays over the summer (see below)

10am - 10:30am

Every Thursday from 30 July to 27 August, inclusive

Monday 24 August

10am - 12pm

Thursday 27 August

2pm - 4pm

17 August - 5 September during normal opening hours

Make an instrument from recycled materials

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

Selected Saturdays through the summer (see below)

Saturdays: 25 July, 1 August, 16 August, 23 August, 30 August

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.

1 August - 15 August during normal opening hours

Make your own castanets!

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.