Summer Reading Challenge Events
It's that time of year again!
Summer Reading Challenge officially launched in our libraries on Saturday 12 July 2025 and we have a variety of crafts and events in the spirit of this year's theme, Story Garden.
All events are suitable for children aged 10 and under.
- Sun Catcher Craft. Wednesday 6 August 2025, 3pm.
- Beaded Wind Chimes. Friday 15 August 2025, 11am.
- Make a Flower. Thursday 21 August 2025, 3pm.
- Make a Mini Garden. Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11am.
Suitable for ages 4 to 11.
- Decorate and plant a cress head. Wednesday 6 August 2025, 3pm.
- Story Garden Craft. Wednesday 13 August 2025, 3pm.
- Blow Painting. Wednesday 20 August 2025, 3pm.
- Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft. Wednesday 27 August 2025, 3pm.
Suitable for ages 10 and under.
- Build your own Story Garden. Every Friday from 1 August 2025, 3pm.
Suitable for ages 4 to 11.
- Make and Decorate a Herb Planter. Friday 8 August 2025, 3pm.
- Sun Catcher Craft. Wednesday 13 August 2025, 3pm.
- Beaded Wind Chimes. Wednesday 20 August 2025, 11am.
- Bird Buddy Craft. Friday 22 August 2025, 3pm.
Suitable for ages 4 to 11.
- Storytime and Bee Hat Craft. Thursday 28 August 2025, 11am.
Suitable for ages 5 and under.
- Build your own Story Garden. Every Thursday from 31 July 2025, 3pm.
- Decorate and Plant a Cress Head. Monday 4 August 2025, 3pm
- Story Garden Craft. Monday 11 August 2025, 3pm.
- Blow Painting. Monday 18 August 2025, 3pm.
- Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft. Wednesday 27 August, 3pm.
Suitable for ages 10 and under.
- Build your own Story Garden. Every Tuesday from 29 July 2025, 3.45pm.
- Story Garden Lego and Bug Craft. Monday 4 August 2025, 10.30am.
- Story Garden Lego and Paper Snail Craft. Monday 11 August 2025, 10.30am.
- Story Garden Lego and Flower Craft. Monday 18 August 2025, 10.30am.
- Beautiful Butterfly Craft. Thursday 7 August 2025, 2.30pm.
- Coral Rumble Author visit and Jakub's Otter Craft. Thursday 14 August 2025, 2pm.
- Fun Dragonfly Craft. Thursday 28 August, 2.30pm.
Suitable for ages 10 and under.
- Build your own Story Garden. Every Wednesday from 30 July 2025, 3pm.
- Storytime and Story Garden Craft. Saturday 2 August 2025, 10.30am.
Suitable for families
-
Lego fun for the family. Free drop-in sessions:
Friday 1 August 3pm - 5pm, Saturday 2 August 11.30am - 1pm and 1.30pm - 3pm, Sunday 3 August 2025 11am - 1.30pm.
Suitable for families.
- Beaded Wind Chimes Craft. Tuesday 5 August 2025, 3pm.
- Bird Budy Craft. Friday 15 August, 3pm.
- Board Games Afternoon. Friday 22 and 29 August 2025, 2pm to 5pm.
Suitable for ages 4 to 11.
- Wooden Bird Painting. Monday 4 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
- Making Bug Houses. Monday 11 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
- Clive the Caterpillar Stone Painting. Monday 18 and Thursday 21 August 2025, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
- Paper Flower Craft - Floating Lilies. Thursday 28 August, 10.30am. Book your free spot now on Eventbrite.
Suitable for ages 10 and under.