Stapleford Library and Learning Centre

Library led events & groups

A drawing of a bird coloured in

Adult Colouring Group

Ongoing

-

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

7 assorted white chess pieces on a chess board

Chess Club

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.

cartoons of robots with a green circle in the middle reading code club

Code Club

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.

Glasses on a book

ESOL Conversation Group

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. 

grey and oak jigsaw puzzle pieces

Community Jigsaw

Ongoing

During normal opening hours

Adult learner smiling sat at a laptop.

Job Club

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.

places of welcome text around a blue icon of a mug

Places of Welcome

Every Tuesday

10.30am to 12pm

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!
woman holding a child smiling

Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

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.

Parent and child playing with lego in the library

Stay and Play

Every Friday

10:30am - 11:30am

Stay after our regular groups for little ones and socialise with other parents and toddlers.

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.

Giant Games

18-31 July during normal opening hours

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

Make A Story

Storytime

Thursdays over the summer (see below)

10am - 10:30am

Every Thursday from 30 July to 27 August, inclusive


Bee Bots - Coding for younger children

Monday 24 August

10am - 12pm

Bee Bots - Coding for younger children

Thursday 27 August

2pm - 4pm

children holding out homemade finger puppets

Children’s Craft

17 August - 5 September during normal opening hours

Make an instrument from recycled materials

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

Lego bricks

Lego Club

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.

children holding out homemade finger puppets

Children’s Craft

1 August - 15 August during normal opening hours

Make your own castanets!

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

Events at this venue