Audience - Primary School

Alpha Group runs on Wednesdays, 10 - 11am, 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.

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 Science, Tech, Engineering, Art and Maths!

Join us for fun and friendly science play led by our experienced lab tech, Seth.

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. 

Join author Andy Seed and a whole host of rare and amazing creatures from around the world as Andy shares his new book Interview with a Panda and Other Endangered Animals Too. We’ll meet chameleons, flying foxes, rhinos, rare crocodiles and a strange parrot that can’t fly among others, and learn why these special animals need our help. A mix of fun and facts for ages 5-11. 

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

TICKETS: PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE: We don't want price to be a barrier to enjoying creativity and culture in our libraries. Simply choose how much you pay for your tickets based on what’s right for you (from £0 to £10) and enjoy the event. All additional proceeds will act as donations which 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 libraries.development@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Please note that all sales for our paid events are final. This includes ‘pay what you choose’ events. Refunds are only allowed 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.

If the event has been cancelled, you will receive a refund automatically.

Learn to code at Gloucester Lab. 

Take your first steps into coding as you explore the world of computer programming languages all at your own pace, with the help of our friendly Lab Tech.

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.

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.