Christmas events in libraries 2025

Festive Rattle Rhyme and Roll

Join us for a festive session of Rattle, Rhyme and Roll. This session is free of charge and no booking required, and is suitable for under 5's.

Hanging book snowmen

Make a hanging snowman decoration to take away using old recycled books.

This is a free of charge event, no booking required, and is suitable for children under 12.

Christmas story and Craft time

Join us for a story and related craft.

This is a free of charge event, no booking required, and is suitable for children under 12.

Festive Quizzes

Festive themed quiz sheets for adults. Free of charge, no booking required.

Christmas Tree Decoration

Help decorate our community Christmas tree with a colour in decoration. Available every day until 23rd December. 

This is a free of charge event, no booking required, and is suitable for children under 12.

Festive Quizzes

Festive quizzes for adults to have a go at.  Free of charge, no booking required.

Make Your Own Reindeer Headband

Pop along to Carlton Library and make a reindeer headband just in time to wear at Christmas. This family activity is ideal for getting in the festive spirit.

This event is free of charge, no booking required, and is suitable for children under 12.

Elves Amongst the Shelves Scavenger Hunt

Children need to find 12 pictures of elves hiding amongst the shelves. When they have found them all, they will be entered into a small prize draw.

This activity runs from Tuesday 2nd of December until Tuesday the 23rd December.

Tues & Thurs 9-12.30 & 1.30-6, Fri 9-12.30 & 1.30-6, Sat 9-12.30

This is a free of charge event, no booking required, and is open to children of all ages.

Make your own Pom-pom Baubles!

Help us decorate our library Christmas trees with beautiful handmade pom-pom baubles! You can make a bauble to take home and one to hang on our tree.

 This event is free of charge, no booking required, and is suitable for children under 12.