Audience - Children

Bring your imagination, we provide the bricks! Join us between 10.30 - 12.30 to create the Challenge of the day with Lego!

Join us for an exciting and informal Children’s Pokémon Club at the library! This engaging one-hour session is designed for young Pokémon enthusiasts aged 4 and up, accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Stay updated with the latest Pokémon news and discover books available in the library or available for order. Bring your Pokémon cards to compare and trade with friends. Share your favourite Pokémon cards, toys, or stories with the group.

Due to limited spaces, please book online to secure your spot.

This club is a great opportunity for children to connect with fellow Pokémon fans, explore library resources, and enjoy a fun-filled hour of Pokémon activities. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

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.

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.

Join us at Stroud Library for story time every Monday between 11:00 - 11:30.

Please book online or register with staff on arrival.

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 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.

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.

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.