Children's activities this summer!
There's lots happening at the Library this Summer!
All events are free - scroll down to see the full list and click the links to book your place if required.
Looking for activities for young people aged 11-15? Click here.
Don't forget to join the Summer Reading Challenge over the holidays! Looking for an extra challenge? Give Summer Bingo a go, either pick up a card in the Children's Library or download one here.
For more information contact the Children's Library on 743635 or email [email protected]
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WEEK ONE
Wednesday 24 July - Interactive Stories
A fun, interactive storytelling event with a fairy tale theme! Most suitable for ages 1-5. No need to book, just come along and join in. 10:00-10:45 at St Martin's Community Centre.
Thursday 25 July - Baby Social
Songs and rhymes for under 1s, followed by sensory play and tea & chat for the grown ups. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:30 in the Dorey Room on the second floor.
Friday 26 July - Sensory Stories
Fun, interactive stories for children with additional physical, learning or sensory needs, and their families. No need to book, just come along and join in. 10:30-11:30 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor (lift accessible).
Friday 26 July - Chatterbooks
Book club for chatty kids! Chat about your favourite books and join in with fun games and activities. Most suitable for ages 8-12. No need to book, just come along and join in. 16:00-17:00 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor.
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WEEK TWO
Monday 29, Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 July - Street Festival Stories
Join us for a special storytime in Market Square as part of this year's Guernsey Street Festival. 11:00-11:30 each day.
Tuesday 30 July - Little Puffin Signing (CANCELLED)
Learn some signs with Steph from Little Puffin Signing - this session will focus on letters of the alphabet. We’ll use songs and books to make learning the signs super fun and interactive. Most suitable for ages 2+ or any primary school age children who want to learn to sign. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:00 in the Children's Library.
Thursday 1 August - Marvellous Makers Garden event
The Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is Marvellous Makers! Join us for a themed event with stories, rhymes and an activity trail around the garden at St Saviour's Community Centre. Most suitable for ages 1-5 but all welcome. No need to book, just come along and join in (in case of poor weather, we will move the session inside to the community centre hall). 10:00-11:00 at St Saviour's Community Centre, Neuf Chemin Road.
Friday 2 August - Marvellous Makers Craft Festival
The Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is Marvellous Makers! Join us for a fun, creative morning of crafting and making - all materials are provided and there's no need to book, just come along and join in. Most suitable for ages 4-10 but all welcome. 9:00-12:00 in the Hayward Room on the second floor.
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WEEK THREE
Monday 5 August - Community Library Crafts
Join us for a crafting session and make a cupcake case butterfly! All materials are provided. Most suitable for ages 3-10. Booking essential - book here. Two sessions to choose from 9:00-10:00 and 10:00-11:00 at La Nouvelle Maraitaine Community Library.
Tuesday 6 August - Little Puffin Signing
Learn some signs with Steph from Little Puffin Signing - this session will focus on days of the week. We’ll use songs and books to make learning the signs super fun and interactive. Most suitable for ages 2+ or any primary school age children who want to learn to sign. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:00 in the Children's Library.
Thursday 8 August - Baby Social
Songs and rhymes for under 1s, followed by sensory play and tea & chat for the grown ups. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:30 in the Dorey Room on the second floor.
Friday 9 August - Sensory Stories
Fun, interactive stories for children with additional physical, learning or sensory needs, and their families. No need to book, just come along and join in. 10:30-11:30 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor (lift accessible).
Friday 9 August - Chatterbooks
Book club for chatty kids! Chat about your favourite books and join in with fun games and activities. Most suitable for ages 8-12. No need to book, just come along and join in. 16:00-17:00 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor.
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WEEK FOUR
Tuesday 13 August - Little Puffin Signing
Learn some signs with Steph from Little Puffin Signing - this session will focus on months of the year. We’ll use songs and books to make learning the signs super fun and interactive. Most suitable for ages 2+ or any primary school age children who want to learn to sign. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:00 in the Children's Library.
Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 August - Stories at the West Show
Find us at the West Show! Look out for our gazebo and join us for storytime throughout the afternoon. 13:30-17:00
Friday 16 August - Turbo Tots
Join us for an extended version of Tots with stories, songs and rhymes. Most suitable for ages 1-3. Booking essential - book here. 10:00-10:45 in the Hayward Room on the second floor.
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WEEK FIVE
Monday 19 August - Library Card Holder workshop
Make a special holder for your Library card in this crafting session. Most suitable for ages 6-11. All materials provided. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:30 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor.
Tuesday 20 August - Little Puffin Singing
Learn some signs with Steph from Little Puffin Signing - this session will focus on colours. We’ll use songs and books to make learning the signs super fun and interactive. Most suitable for ages 2+ or any primary school age children who want to learn to sign. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:00 in the Children's Library.
Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 August - Stories at the North Show
Find us at the North Show! Look out for our gazebo and join us for storytime throughout the afternoon. 13:30-17:00
Thursday 22 August - Baby Social
Songs and rhymes for under 1s, followed by sensory play and tea & chat for the grown ups. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:30 in the Dorey Room on the second floor.
Friday 23 August - Sensory Stories
Fun, interactive stories for children with additional physical, learning or sensory needs, and their families. No need to book, just come along and join in. 10:30-11:30 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor (lift accessible).
Friday 23 August - Chatterbooks
Book club for chatty kids! Chat about your favourite books and join in with fun games and activities. Most suitable for ages 8-12. No need to book, just come along and join in. 16:00-17:00 in the Rowswell Room on the second floor.
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WEEK SIX
Tuesday 27 August - Little Puffin Signing
Learn some signs with Steph from Little Puffin Signing - this session will focus on letters of the alphabet. We’ll use songs and books to make learning the signs super fun and interactive. Most suitable for ages 2+ or any primary school age children who want to learn to sign. Booking essential - book here. 10:30-11:00 in the Children's Library.
Thursday 29 August - Community Library Crafts
Join us for a crafting session and make a cupcake case butterfly! All materials are provided. Most suitable for ages 3-10. Booking essential - book here. Two sessions to choose from 9:00-10:00 and 10:00-11:00 at St Saviour's Communtiy Centre.
Friday 30 August - Marvellous Makers Craft Festival
The Summer Reading Challenge theme this year is Marvellous Makers! Join us for a fun, creative morning of crafting and making - all materials are provided and there's no need to book, just come along and join in. Most suitable for ages 4-10 but all welcome. 9:00-12:00 in the Hayward Room on the second floor.
