Christmas events in libraries 2025

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A chance to find some peace and quiet during the hectic Festive season to read and share books with your children in our cosy welcoming setting.

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

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.

Late Night Opening for Kirkby Christmas Lights Switch on

Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library will be opening late on Thursday 27th November to celebrate the Kirkby Christmas Lights Switch on. We'll have Christmas crafts and activities, including a Christmas Scavenger Hunt and Wooden baubles to decorate plus refreshments. 

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

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.

Iris folding for a Christmas card

Learn a new craft Iris folding, and make a Christmas card, with a hot drink and mince pie.

This event is free of charge, no booking required, and is for adults only.

Felt tree ornament

Children's craft to create their own felt tree ornament.

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

Design a Christmas card

Craft for children. Christmas card using circles? Come and find out.

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

Cupcake Case Baubles

Help us decorate our library Christmas trees with beautiful handmade 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.

Badge-making Workshop

Join us for a free, family-friendly drop-in badge-making workshop.

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

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.