Audience - Children

Library Littles offers a magical space for early years children (aged 0-5 years) and their guardians to delight in reading, sensory play, and song. 
Designed to support early language development and pre-literacy skills, Library Littles focuses on a relaxed ‘learning through play’ approach, fostering opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.

What to Expect:   
• Interactive storytelling and songs with our Library Assistants  
• A range of toys and equipment for your child to explore and interact with  
• Exciting themes such as ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Out in Space’ and ‘Jungle Safari’  
• It’s FREE to attend. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space for the child attending. Spaces are limited: Please cancel your booking if you can’t attend. 

If you or your child have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact the library ahead of the session.

By attending, you are responsible for your child's safety during this session.

Library Littles offers a magical space for early years children (aged 0-5 years) and their guardians to delight in reading, sensory play, and song. 
Designed to support early language development and pre-literacy skills, Library Littles focuses on a relaxed ‘learning through play’ approach, fostering opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.

What to Expect:   
• Interactive storytelling and songs with our Library Assistants  
• A range of toys and equipment for your child to explore and interact with  
• Exciting themes such as ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Out in Space’ and ‘Jungle Safari’  
• It’s FREE to attend. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space for the child attending. Spaces are limited: Please cancel your booking if you can’t attend. 

If you or your child have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact the library ahead of the session.

By attending, you are responsible for your child's safety during this session.

Join our volunteer leaders  to learn Web or Python programming languages.  Children may choose one or other depending on their interests.  The Web languages will be HTML and CSS with lots of projects to build different types of web pages.  The python modules will introduce all the concepts of this powerful language using lots of fun coding example projects.

Suitable for children aged 11-14 (or younger if they are proficient Scratch coders).

These sessions are free. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. 

If you are no longer able to attend please cancel your booking so that your space can be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Join us every Monday to create the challenge of the week with Lego! Bring your imagination, we'll provide the bricks!

Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Littles offers a magical space for early years children (aged 0-5 years) and their guardians to delight in reading, sensory play, and song. 
Designed to support early language development and pre-literacy skills, Library Littles focuses on a relaxed ‘learning through play’ approach, fostering opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.

What to Expect:   
• Interactive storytelling and songs with our Library Assistants  
• A range of toys and equipment for your child to explore and interact with  
• Exciting themes such as ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Out in Space’ and ‘Jungle Safari’  
• It’s FREE to attend. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space for the child attending. Spaces are limited: Please cancel your booking if you can’t attend. 

If you or your child have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact the library ahead of the session.

By attending, you are responsible for your child's safety during this session.

Learn to code at Hucclecote Library. Take your first steps into coding as you explore the world of coding languages all at your own pace, with the support of our friendly volunteers. Progress through step-by-step projects & create games and animations using programs like Scratch. 

Suitable for children aged 7 - 14 years.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please only book a space for the number of children wanting to take part.

If you suddenly can't make it, please cancel your space so another child can attend as there is limited availability.

As part of our 'Transport Through The Ages' theme make your own mini Viking Longship!

Part 1 - Sat 21st Sept at 11.00 - 13.00

Make your ship using recycled materials and papier mache (*using flour)

Part 2 - Sat 28th Sept at 11.00 - 13.00

Paint and decorate your ship!

Please wear old clothes as it will get messy!

For ages 6 to 11 years.

Join us at Oakley for a story time in the interactive space!

Booking is essential; tickets are only required for children. 

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

Bring your imagination, we provide the Bricks. Come and build in this relaxed and fun session at Coleford Library. 

Free to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space for the amount of children wishing to attend.

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.