Holiday activities for children and families
Free activities available in our libraries during the school holidays.
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Bradley Stoke Library
Big Top Crafts
Monday 17 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Cadbury Heath Library
Big Top Crafts
Friday 21 February, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Downend Library
Big Top Crafts
Monday 17 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Emersons Green Library
Big Top Crafts
Tuesday 18 February, 2pm to 3pm
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Lunar New Year Celebration: Crafts and Culture
Thursday 20 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 6 and over.
In partnership with the council service for resettling communities and with special thanks to volunteers from the Hong Kong community:
- discover the Lunar New Year traditions and their significance
- enjoy a fun craft activity and take home your creation
- explore a special Lunar New Year themed book display
Filton Library
Big Top Crafts
Wednesday 19 February, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Hanham Library
Big Top Crafts
Thursday 20 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Kingswood Library
Big Top Crafts
Wednesday 19 February, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Patchway Library
Big Top Crafts
Wednesday 19 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Staple Hill Library
Big Top Crafts
Tuesday 18 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Thornbury Library
Big Top Crafts
Wednesday 19 February, 10.30am to midday
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Winterbourne Library
Big Top Crafts
Friday 21 February, 10am to 11am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Yate Library
Lunar New Year Celebration: Crafts and Culture
Monday 17 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 6 and over.
In partnership with the council service for resettling communities and with special thanks to volunteers from the Hong Kong community:
- discover the Lunar New Year traditions and their significance
- enjoy a fun craft activity and take home your creation
- explore a special Lunar New Year themed book display
Big Top Crafts
Tuesday 18 February, 10.30am to midday
Free drop in session. Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Lego Club Challenge: Welcome to the Jungle Circus!
Thursday 20 February, 10.30am to 11.30am
Most suitable for children aged 4 and over.
Places are limited for this activity. To book your free place, email Yate.Library@southglos.gov.uk or pop into the library.
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Takeaway craft bags
If you cannot come to one of the library activities, you can pick up a free bag of craft materials to use with your children at home.
Craft bags are available from Saturday 15 to Saturday 22 February (while stocks last) during staffed opening hours at most of our libraries except Marshfield and Stoke Gifford community libraries. Find your nearest library.
Rhymetime and storytime
Keep babies and toddlers entertained with free pre-school rhymetime and storytime. Check our activities and resources for babies and young children page for details.