West Bridgford Library

Suitable for adults and older children

Every Sunday

12pm-2pm

Starting 11 January 2026

Visit our gallery and enjoying drawing and painting. Some basic drawing materials will be provided but feel free to bring your own paints. There will be a new still life subject set up each month.

Every three weeks on a Saturday

1pm - 3pm

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.

First Tuesday of every month

2pm - 3pm

Wednesdays

10:30am-12:30pm

Every Tuesday and Friday

Tuesdays 10am - 10:30am; Fridays 10am - 10:30am and 11am - 11.30am

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.

Third Monday of every month

10.30 AM - 12 Noon

Take time to relax and explore the joy of words through stories, poems and conversation. Each month we take inspiration from a different theme. You may wish to bring a poem or a piece of writing to share (either by a favourite poet or writer, or written by yourself), or recommend a book you loved – or just bring yourself and enjoy listening to others.

Every three weeks on a Saturday

1pm - 3pm

Are you a chess champion or Monopoly Maestro? Come and join us for some drop-in games for the whole family! Check @InspireWestBridgfordLibrary on Facebook for specific dates and latest updates.

Every Tuesday afternoon (begins 5 May)

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Our weekly evening of poetry read out loud by you.

Bring along a selection of poems, perhaps your own verse, to be read to the group.

Every three weeks on Saturdays

1pm - 3pm

Check our Facebook page @InspireWestBridgfordLibrary for specific dates and times! Adult supervision required.

Join us for a library-led craft with all materials supplied- just bring your imagination!

Every Thursday

10am - 12pm

Whether you are new to English or want to get better, this is a great place to learn and talk about life in the UK. Drop in for refreshments and good company.

Tuesday 28 July

2pm - 3pm

Summer Crafts: Straw Panpipes

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Straw Panpipes and doing some musical colouring! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Friday 31 July

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Bell Friendship Bracelets

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Bell Friendship Bracelets/ Bag Charms and doing some musical colouring! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Monday 3 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Paper Accordions

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making paper accordions! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Thursday 6 August

2pm- 3pm

Summer Craft: Music Penguins

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Penguins with pom pom headphones! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Wednesday 12 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Crafts: Rock Bands!

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Rock Band collages! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Thursday 13 August

2pm - 3pm

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making hanging Disco Balls! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Tuesday 18 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Cd Spinners

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making hanging CD Spinners and doing come musical colouring! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Wednesday 19 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Windchimes

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making hanging musical Windchimes! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Tuesday 25 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Spin Drums

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Spin Drums and doing some musical colouring! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Friday 28 August

2pm - 3pm

Summer Craft: Banjos

Come and join us for a drop-in family craft where we will be making Banjos! All materials provided and adult supervision is required.

Free of charge and no booking required.

Wednesday 19 August

10am - 1pm

Learn all about recycling with a roadshow brought to us by Veolia, with fun activities to take part in.

Suitable for all ages: adults and children.