There are lots of free, fun activities for you and your children to enjoy at the library over the holidays.

Libraries are fabulous places for families and free to use – it also doesn’t matter if you have any late, lost or damaged children’s library books – you can still use your library and won’t have to pay any charges.

Some activities start before the library is open or after staffed hours have ended. You can still come to the library entrance where staff will be ready to let you in.

Other activities

There are more activities at your local library:

Bradley Stoke Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Thursday 1 June, 10.30 to 11.30am and 2.30 to 3.30pm

Places are limited for this activity. To book your free place, email BradleyStoke.Library@southglos.gov.uk or pop into the library. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Cadbury Heath Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Tuesday 30 May, 2.30 to 3.30pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Downend Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Wednesday 31 May, 10.30 to 11.30am

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Emersons Green Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Tuesday 30 May, 2 to 3pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Filton Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Wednesday 31 May, 2.30 to 3.30pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Hanham Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Thursday 1 June, 10.30 to 11.30am

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Kingswood Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Wednesday 31 May, 2.30 to 3.30pm

Free drop ins. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Patchway Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Friday 2 June, 10.30am to 12pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Scholars Chase

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Thursday 1 June, 10 to 11am

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Staple Hill Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Tuesday 30 May, 10.30 to 11.30am

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Thornbury Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Wednesday 31 May, 10.30am to 12pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Winterbourne

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Friday 2 June, 10 to 11.30am

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Yate Library

Farmyard Fun Crafts
Tuesday 30 May, 10.30am to 12pm

Free drop in. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Party Animals Party
Thursday 1 June, 2.30 to 4pm

Places are limited for this activity. To book your free place, email Yate.Library@southglos.gov.uk or pop into the library. Most suitable for children aged 4+

Lego Club Challenge: Beware of the Bull!
Friday 2 June, 10.30 to 11.30am.

Places are limited for this activity. To book your free place, email Yate.Library@southglos.gov.uk or pop into the library. Most suitable for children aged 4+

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Takeaway craft bags

If you cannot come to one of the library activities, you can get a free bag of seasonal crafts to make at home.

Craft bags are available from Saturday 27 May to 3 June at these libraries during staffed opening hours while stocks last:

  • Bradley Stoke
  • Cadbury Heath
  • Chipping Sodbury
  • Downend
  • Emersons Green
  • Filton
  • Hanham
  • Hawkesbury Upton
  • Kingswood
  • Patchway
  • Scholars Chase
  • Severn Beach
  • Staple Hill
  • Stoke Gifford
  • Thornbury
  • Winterbourne
  • Yate

Rhyme times and storytimes

Keep young children entertained with free pre-school story times and rhyme times throughout the holiday at selected libraries. Check Activities and resources for babies and toddlers for details.

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