Audience - Primary School

A sensory story session for pre-schoolers & home educated children, which is also suitable for children who are neuro-diverse & differently-abled.

Every Wednesday at 10 am & 11 am.

A sensory story session for pre-schoolers & home educated children, which is also suitable for children who are neuro-diverse & differently-abled.

Every Wednesday at 10 am & 11 am.

Bravo Group runs on Wednesdays, 2 - 3pm, during school term times.

Join our friendly Lab Tech and a community of young learners in exploring how the technology around us works, and what we can do with it. We provide an opportunity to get hands-on with practical electronics, digital art, 3D modelling and printing, computer programming, games design, video and audio recording and editing, and more. In anything from recording a podcast to building a robot, this is a creative space where we explore ideas from the ground up, and find practical and inventive solutions to problems. If you're a complete beginner, we'll help you get started. And if you already have some experience, then we'll give you the tools to progress further. We're excited to see what you create!

These sessions are aimed towards home educated children.

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

TICKETS: £30 each (£5 per child, per session)

To ensure availability for everyone, please only book onto one group, Alpha or Bravo.

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 lewis.fisher@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Let's explore Coding and Maths

Join us for fun hands on maths and coding play, led by our experienced Lab Tech Seth. These sessions are designed to build fundamental coding principles for younger children and will not be based on screens. 

As a guide, these sessions are suitable for ages 5 - 10, but we appreciate that children develop at their own pace.

A parent or guardian over the age of 16 must stay with the child throughout the session.

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

TICKETS: £5.00

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 Seth at thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Please note, all sales for paid events are final. Refunds are only given in limited circumstances: If the event has been rescheduled or postponed you can request a refund by cancelling your place online and emailing libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk.

Join us for a cosy and calming story time at Stow Library, perfect for winding down before bed. This special session is designed for ages 4-7 and their favourite teddy. Settle in for soothing stories that will spark the imagination and help little ones drift off to sleep. Please note that booking is required for children only.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential as places are limited. 

This event is free. If you are no longer able to attend please make sure to cancel your booking so that someone on the waiting list can take your place. 

Come and explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths in these super fun interactive workshops for 8 – 12 year olds. We cover a huge range of science-y topics through hands on creating and experimenting. Why do planes fly? How long would it take a cat to fall from a plane, and will it be okay? What even ARE bubbles and how can we make them better? Can I turn my sister into a drum kit? If you have a question, even better! Bring it along and we will figure out the answers, together.

It's free to attend, but if you would like to support us look for the donation boxes at our events. Your donation goes towards more fun, free, and educational events in the future.

You are encouraged to enjoy the fun with your child. Adults do not need to book a ticket.

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 Seth at thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Learn to code at Longlevens 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 Scratch. 

Suitable for ages 7 - 14 years.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please only book a space for the amount of people 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.

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.

Code Club is a relaxed session, aimed at children aged 8+ to attend with their parents. Follow your coding interests with support from our volunteers.

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.

This term we are making our own games using makecode arcade. Make a player character, obstacles and collectibles with block code in these engaging game design workshops for 8 - 12 year olds.

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

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.

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 Seth at thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

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