Holiday activities for children and families
There are lots of fun activities for you and your children to enjoy at the library this half term holiday.
All activities are free drop-in sessions and suitable for children aged 4 and over unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
It does not matter if you have any late, lost or damaged children’s library books – you can still use your library and you will not have to pay any charges.
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Bradley Stoke Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Tuesday 26 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Cadbury Heath Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Tuesday 26 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Chipping Sodbury Community Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 11am and 11.15am to 12.15pm
Book your free place by visiting the library or phoning 01454 864772
Downend Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Wednesday 27 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Emersons Green Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Tuesday 26 May, 2pm to 3pm
Filton Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Wednesday 27 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Hanham Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Thursday 28 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Kingswood Library
Craft drop-in with Colourful Minds
Wednesday 27 May, 1pm to 3pm
Most suitable for primary school aged children
Funded by Kingswood Town Council
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Friday 29 May, 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Patchway Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Friday 29 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Scholars Chase Community Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Thursday 28 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Staple Hill Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Tuesday 26 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Thornbury Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Wednesday 27 May, 10.30am to midday
Summer of Socks creative workshop
Friday 29 May, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Free, hands-on workshop that celebrates creativity and sustainability.
Led by professional textile artist Peg Squires, the workshop is about transforming the everyday into something unexpected. You will learn practical skills to reuse and reinvent worn-out socks into playful creations.
Expect a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for ages 5 and over. No experience is needed.
Delivered in partnership with Can’t Sit Still as part of the Summer of Socks project. Funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Arts Council England.
Winterbourne Library
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Friday 29 May, 10.30am to midday
Yate Library
Summer of Socks darning workshop
Tuesday 26 May, 10.30am to midday
Suitable for ages 8 and over. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
Booking required as places are limited. Book your free place.
Led by professional textile artist Peg Squires, this free session is all about learning straightforward techniques that help your clothes last longer and support more sustainable habits.
This workshop will offer clear, hands-on guidance in a relaxed and supportive setting.
Delivered in partnership with Can’t Sit Still as part of the Summer of Socks project. Funded by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and Arts Council England.
Sun, sand and seagulls craft activity
Tuesday 26 May, 10.30am to midday
Lego Challenge: Treasure Island
Thursday 28 May, 10.30am to 11.30am
Under the sea craft activity
Friday 29 May, 10.30am to midday
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Takeaway craft bags
You can pick up a free bag of craft materials to use at home if you cannot come along to one of the library sessions.
Bags will be available from all libraries except Marshfield and Stoke Gifford community libraries while stocks last.
Visit from Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 May during staffed opening hours.
Lego clubs
Lego® clubs for primary school aged children run throughout the holidays at selected libraries. Visit activities and resources for children and young people for details.
Rhymetime and storytime
Keep babies and toddlers entertained with free pre-school rhymes and stories throughout the holidays at selected libraries. Visit activities for babies and young children for details.