One-off event: Children's summer activity
All summer long
During normal opening times
Junk modelling - Use recycled material to get creative with your artwork! Suitable for all children.
Enjoy FREE events for the whole family at your local Inspire library this summer!
Our libraries are the perfect place to enjoy time together as a family. Aside from our regular events like Rattle, Rhyme and Roll, Storyhullabaloo and Lego Clubs, there are tons of activities taking place during the holidays.
All events are FREE and no booking required, unless otherwise stated. Have a browse below for a library near you, and come and take a peek at what's in store...
Can't see anything near you? We're still adding our event listings, so check back soon for more!
Games
For families
Every Monday during the summer holidays
10am - 12pm
Have fun with board games, connect 4, Uni, Down-fall and more!
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Thursday 28 August - Friday 12 September
During normal opening times
Big bricks - get creative with your building skills!
Stay and Play
Thursday mornings during summer holidays
10am - 12pm
Let the little ones play at our Stay and Play sessions, taking place all summer long! Toys suitable for under 5s, but all welcome.
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.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
All summer long
During normal opening times
Colouring and crafts- Enjoy themed activities for children all summer long!
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Tuesdays and Saturdays (16 August - 2 September)
Tuesdays 9:30am - 12:30pm, Saturdays 9:30am - 1pm
Make your own mini house using recycled materials - perfect to pop in the garden for little ones to play with! This is a free, fun, family activity and parental supervision is required.
One-off event: Family session
Saturday 6 September
9:30am - 1pm
We're celebrating the end of another super summer at Gedling Library, with some giant games to play in the library! It's the perfect time to complete your Summer Reading Challenge too. Lego and Duplo Club will also be running as normal all morning, so there's lots to keep everyone busy!
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Tuesday 26 August - Saturday 30 August
During library opening hours
Lollipop Flowers
Get creative and make your very own lollipop flower. What colours will you choose?
This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Monday 28 July - Tuesday 2 September
During library opening hours
Blooming Hedgehogs
Create your very own garden friend; floral, bright and fun. Add some colour to our library garden.
This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 5 July - Friday 5 September
During library opening hours
Bees and Butterflies
Want to track your progress through the Summer Reading Challenge? You can! Decorate your bee or butterfly to see them fly along to the finish line.
This event is part of the Summer Reading Challenge, and is suitable for children under 12. It is free of charge and no booking required. It's a drop-in event during library opening hours.
One-off event: Children's summer activity
Saturday 5 July - Saturday 6 September
During library opening hours
Story Garden Hunt the Character Quiz
Find the Story Garden Characters hidden around the Library and enter the prize draw! Part of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Suitable for children aged 4 - 11 with a parent/carer. Free of charge and no booking required.
