Audience - Children

Join us for a spooky Halloween craft workshop where you can make your own bat and spider decorations! Perfect for adding a creepy touch to your Halloween festivities. Suitable for children aged 5+ years.

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place.

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

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.

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.

Come and join us for Storytime for young children at Hucclecote Library every week. Discover the joy of sharing stories, listening and making new friends.Collect a sticker for your free sticker book on each visit.
Please book online or register with staff on arrival.

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

If you suddenly can't make it, please cancel your booking to enable another child 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.

You’ll create your own spooky character in Scratch, then add sounds, animations, and effects to bring them to life!

Please note, spaces are limited so please book to confirm your place.

Suitable for people aged 7 - 14. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: Choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. If you would like to donate after the event, then please use the donation boxes and contribute any amount you can. All additional proceeds will go towards providing other free events, projects and services at Gloucestershire Libraries.
 

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances:

• If the event has been rescheduled, postponed, or moved, you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

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 stephen.berry@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the 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.

Stay and Play in Matson Library every Thursday morning. Play with toys and games, make crafts and listen to stories. There will be a fun new theme every month that we'll explore within the sessions. This is a friendly and relaxed space for everyone to have fun. 

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.

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.

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.

An interactive story session based on prehistoric myths. Find out about ancient tales and then make up your own to tell around the campfire! 

Suitable for Ages 7+ 

Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space for the child attending.

If you suddenly can't make the event, please cancel your booking to enable another child to attend (as there are limited spaces available). 

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.