Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Lower Earley Library

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Lower Earley Library

 

 

Animal Agents Volunteer Activity Sessions

Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books, storytelling and other fun activities with our Summer Reading Challenge

Volunteers. Just drop in!

Every Tuesday August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29      2.15pm to 3.30pm

Every Thursday August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31      10.45am to 12noon

Rainforest Discovery*

Quirks Animal Roadshow will take children on a journey through the rainforest, allowing children to interact with the animals that live there. For families with children aged 4 to 12 years old. Please phone to book a place, £4 charge.

Thursday  August 3           1pm to 2pm

Animal Mystery with Reading University

Come and catch a criminal with Chemistry! Just drop in for fun experiments and story fun with Reading Universities Chemistry Outreach Team. For children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Tuesday August 8             10.30am to 12.30pm

Farmyard Fun

Stories, Rhymes and animal craft session for the under 7’s – £1.50 charge

Friday August 11             10.15am to 11am

Mini Bug Models*

Come and create some plasticine bugs in this fun modelling session for children aged 8 and over. £2.50 charge.

Monday August 21            10.30am to 11.30am

Sand Art

Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £3 per picture, for children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Tuesday August 22            10.30am to 12.30pm

Explore Learning – Phonics*

Free session with Explore Learning for children aged 5 to 6 years old.

Thursday August 31            9.30am to 10.30am

Explore Learning – Olympics*

Free session with Explore Learning for children aged 8 to 10 years old.

Thursday August 31            10.45am to 11.45am

*All events are drop in, unless marked with an asterisk please call Lower Earley Library on 0118 931 2150 to book a place.

Lower Earley Library, Chalfont Close, Chalfont Way, Lower Earley, Berkshire, RG6 5HZ Telephone 0118 931 2150 or E-mail libraries@wokingham.gov.uk

Opening hours:

• Monday : 9.30am until 5pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 9.30am until 7pm
• Wednesday: Closed
• Friday: 9.30am until 5pm
• Saturday: 9.30am until 4pm

 

 

 

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Spencers Wood Library

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Spencers Wood Library

Rainforest Discovery

Quirks Animal Roadshow, allowing children to interact with the   animals that live there. For families with children aged 4 to 12 years old. Places must be booked, £4 charge.

Thursday August 3   10am to 11am

Animal Agents Activity Session

Drop in Activity session for children aged 12 and under.   £1.50 charge

Thursday August 10  10.30am to 11.30am

Farmyard Fun

Come and hear stories and rhymes about farmyard animals and take part in a fun craft activity. For children aged 7 and under. £1.50 charge

Thursday August 24  10.30am to 11.15am

For more information or to book a place,  please call Spencers Wood Library on 0118 931 2150 .

Spencers Wood Library, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood RG7 1A7 Tel: (0118) 9884771

Opening Times

Monday: 2.30pm – 7pm
Tuesday: 2.30pm – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 12.30pm

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/

Feathers and Fur Falconry Centre At Wokingham Borough Libraries this summer.

Feathers and Fur Falconry Centre will be coming to Wokingham Borough Libraries this summer.

Come and meet some Birds of Prey with talk and hands on experience at Finchampstead Library and Wokingham Library.

On Monday August 14, Finchampstead Library at 9.45am to 10.45am and Wokingham Library at 11.30am to 12.30pm

For families with children aged 5 and over. Places must be booked, £4 charge.

Please call Finchampstead Library on 0118 908 8176  or Wokingham Library on 0118 978 1368 to book a place.

For more details visit: http://www.feathersandfur.co.uk/

 

 

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Twyford Library

Animal Agents Activity Session

Drop in Activity session for children aged 12 and under. £1.50 charge

Tuesday August 1      11am to 12noon

Farmyard Fun

Just drop in to hear stories and rhymes about farmyard animals with craft activity. For children aged 7 and under. £1.50 charge

Tuesday August 15      11am to 11.45am

Mini Bug Models

Come and create some plasticine bugs in this fun modelling session for children aged 8 and over. Place must be booked, £2.50 charge.

Monday August 21      2.30pm to 3.30pm

Twyford Library, Polehampton Close, Twyford, Berkshire, RG10 9RP

Telephone 0118 934 0800 or E-mail libraries@wokingham.gov.uk

Opening hours:

• Monday 2pm -7pm
• Tuesday and Friday 10.30am-5pm
• Saturday 9.30am -12.30pm

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/

 

 

The Magical Adventures of Pinocchio at Woodley Library

The Magical Adventures of Pinocchio at Woodley Library

The Blue fairy once again weaves her magic by giving a kind carpenter his wish; to have a child to warm the house and his heart, this family musical takes you on Pinocchio’s adventure through the troublesome times with Stromboli and his circus, the monstrous whale and becoming a donkey!

Alas you shan’t fear as the blue fairy is always near and is happy to make all right again, wish upon a star with us in Woodley library, meet the characters, dance with Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket and learn circus tricks with Stromboli!

At Woodley Library on Monday August 7 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm 

For families with children of all ages. £5 charge, Please contact Woodley Library  on 0118 969 0304 to book your place.

Animal Agent themed children’s events Monday July 31 to Saturday August 5

Animal Agents Volunteer Activity Sessions –Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books, storytelling and other fun activities with our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers.   Just drop in!

• At Wokingham Library on Monday July 31 from 2.15pm to 3.30pm
• At Lower Earley Library on Tuesday August 1 from 2.15pm to 3.30pm
• At Wokingham Library on Wednesday August 2  from 10.45am to 12noon
• At Woodley Library on Wednesday  August 2  from 2.15pm to 3.30pm
• At Lower Earley Library on Thursday August 3  from 10.45am to 12noon
• At Woodley Library on Friday August 4  from 10.45am to 12noon

Animal Agents Activity Session – Activity session for children aged 12 and under. £1.50 charge

• At Arborfield Pop-Up Library on Monday July 31 from 3pm to 3.45pm
• At Twyford Library on Tuesday August 1 from 11am to 12noon
• At Finchampstead Library on Tuesday August 1 from 2pm to 3pm
• At Maiden Erlegh Library on Friday August 4 from 2pm to 3pm

Author visit from Katrina Charman* – Come and meet the author of the Poppy’s Place series, Katrina Charman. Katrina will read some of her fantastic stories and you can also make your own version of Poppy the cat to take home. For children aged 7 to 11 year olds.  At Wokingham Library on Friday August 4 from 10.30am to 11.30am

Author visit from Sarah Barfield* – Come and meet the author of ‘The Adventures of Zed and Dez’ Sarah will introduce you to Zed and Dez, followed by a fun secret gadget activity. For children aged 5 to 9 years old.  At Wokingham Library on Saturday August 5 from 10.30am to 11.30am

Children’s Writing Course* Fun writing course with animal themes, for children aged 9 to 12 years old, £1 charge.  At Maiden Erlegh Library on Thursday August 3 from 2.30pm to 3.15pm

Explore Learning – All sessions must be booked at the relevant library.

• Shape and measurement  – For children aged 5 to 6 years old.  At Wokingham Library on Tuesday August 1 from 9.30am to 10.30am
• Pirates – For children aged 8 to 11 years old. At Wokingham Library on Tuesday August 1 from 10.45am to 11.45am
• Phonics – For children aged 5 to 6 years old.  At Woodley Library on Wednesday August 2 from 9.30am to 10.30am
• Olympics – For children aged 8 to 10 years old.  At Woodley Library on Wednesday August 2 from 10.45am to 11.45am
  

Farmyard Fun – Come and hear stories and rhymes about farmyard animals and take part in a fun craft activity. For children aged 7 and under. £1.50 charge.  At Arborfield Pop-Up Library on Monday July 31 from 2pm to 2.45pm

Guide Dogs Morning – Just drop into learn and meet guide dogs and their owners. Take part in some fun activities.  At Woodley Library on Monday July 31 from 10am to 12noon.

Rainforest Discovery * Quirks Animal Roadshow will take children on a journey through the rainforest, allowing children to interact with the animals that live there. For families with children aged 4 to 12 years old. Please phone to book a place, £ 4 per child.

• At Spencers Wood Library on Thursday August 3 from 10am to 11am
• At Lower Earley Library on Thursday August 3 from 1pm to 2pm
• At Winnersh Library on Thursday August 3 from 3pm to 4pm

 

What’s On for Teens

Winnersh Library Gaming Club* – Gaming Club for teens. £1 charge.  At Winnersh Library on Every Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm

Teen Writing Workshops* – Igniting Writing, for teens. £4 charge.

Jokes Uncloaked – A full day workshop session on how to write stories with a sparkling sense of humour.  At Wokingham Library on Saturday August 5 from 10.30am to 3pm

All events marked with an * must be booked, please call the library involved. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

• Arborfield Pop-Up Library 0780 166 4520
• Finchampstead Library (0118) 908 8176
• Lower Earley Library (0118) 931 2150
• Maiden Erlegh Library (0118) 966 6630
• Spencers Wood Library (0118) 988 4771
• Twyford Library (0118) 934 0800
• Wargrave Library (0118) 940 4656
• Winnersh Library (0118) 979 7519
• Wokingham Library (0118) 978 1368
• Woodley Library (0118) 969 0304

 

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Finchampstead Library

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Finchampstead Library

Animal Agents Activity Session

Come and make some fun arts and crafts inspired by animals. For children aged 12 and under, £1.50 charge. Just drop in!  Tuesday August 1     2pm to 3pm

Fur and Feathers 

Come and meet some Birds of Prey with talk and hands on experience. For families with children aged 5 and over. Places must be booked, £4 charge.    Monday August 14      9.45am to 10.45am

Farmyard Fun

Come and hear stories and rhymes about farmyard animals and take part in a fun craft activity. For children aged 7 and under. £1.50 charge Just drop in!  Tuesday August 15     2.15pm to 3pm

Mini Bug Models

Come and create some plasticine bugs in this fun modelling session for children aged 8 and over. Places must be booked, £2.50 charge.  Friday August 25      10.30am to 11.30am

For more information or to book a place, please call Finchampstead Library on 0118 908 8176 .

Finchampstead  Library, FBC Centre, Gorse Ride North, Wokingham RG40 4ES

Telephone 0118 9088176 or E-mail libraries@wokingham.gov.uk

Opening Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 2pm-5pm
Wednesday: 9:30am-5pm
Thursday: 2pm-7pm
Friday:  9:30am-12:30pm and 2pm to 5pm                                                           Saturday:  9:30am-12:30pm

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/

Woodley Library Children’s Summer Events 2017

Woodley Library Children’s Summer Events 2017

Guide Dogs Morning – Just drop into learn and meet guide dogs and their owners. Take part in some fun activities.

Monday July 31               10am to 12noon

Animal Agents Activity Sessions – Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books and other activities with our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers. Just drop in!

Every Wednesday August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30        2.15pm to 3.30pm

Explore Learning – Phonics – Free session for children aged 5 to 6 years old.

Wednesday August 2              9.30am to 10.30am

Explore Learning – Olympics* – Free session for children aged 8 to 10 years old.

Wednesday August 2              10.45am to 11.45am

Animal Agents Activity Sessions – Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books and other activities with our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers. Just drop in!

Every Friday August 4, 11, 18, 25 September 1      10.45am to 12noon

The Magical World of Pinocchio* – Musical Theatre from The Enchanted Players. For all the family. £5 charge, per person.

Monday August 7               2.30pm to 3.30pmAnimal Mystery with Reading University – Just drop in for experiments with Reading Universities Chemistry Team. For children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Wednesday August 9               10.30am to 12.30pm

Doggy Tales and craft – Just drop in and hear from the Dog Trust about how to look after your dog. For children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Thursday August 10              11am to 12noon

Art Club – Artists session, for children aged 7 to 11 years old. £2 charge.

Thursday August 10              3.45pm to 4.45pm

Farmyard Fun – Drop in for stories, rhymes, colouring and animal crafts for children aged 7 and under, £1.50 charge

Monday August 14               10.15am to 11am

Sand Art – Create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. Just drop in, £3 per picture, for children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Monday August 21  10.30am to 11.30am

Rainforest Discovery* – Quirks Animal Roadshow will take children on a journey through the rainforest, allowing you to interact with the animals that live there. For families with children aged 4 to 12 years old. £4 charge.

Tuesday  August  22   10.30am to 11.30am

Explore Learning – Shape and measurement – For children aged 5 to 6 years old. Please call to book a place.

Wednesday August 30            9.30am to 10.30am

Explore Learning – Pirates– For children aged 8 to 11 years old. Please call to book a place.

Wednesday August 30            10.45am to 11.45am

Woodley Library, Headley Road, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 4JA Telephone 0118 969 0304 or E-mail libraries@wokingham.gov.uk

Opening hours :

• Monday 9am-1pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-5pm
• Thursday 9am-7pm
• Saturday 9.30am-4pm
• Sunday 10.30am-4pm

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/

 

 

Children’s Summer Events 2017 at Wokingham Library

Wokingham Library Children’s Summer Events 2017 

Animal Agents Activity Sessions – Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books and other fun activities with our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers.   Just drop in!

Every Monday July 31, August 7, 14, 21      2.15pm to 3.30pm

Explore Learning – Shape *– For children aged 5 to 6 years old.

Tuesday August 1            9.30am to 10.30am

Explore Learning – Pirates* – For children aged 8 to 11 years old.

Tuesday August 1            10.45am to 11.45am

Animal Agents Activity Sessions – Talk about your Summer Reading Challenge books and other fun activities with our Summer Reading Challenge Volunteers.   Just drop in!

Every Wednesday August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30      10.45am to 12noon

Author visit from Katrina Charman* – Katrina will read some of her stories, answer questions and do a fun cat themed activity. For children aged 7 to 11 year olds.

Friday August 4             10.30am to 11.30am

Author visit from Sarah Barfield* – Meet the author of ‘The Adventures of Zed and Dez’ followed by a fun secret gadget activity. For children aged 5 to 9 years old.

Saturday August 5            10.30am to 11.30am

Animal Mystery with Reading University – Just drop in, experiments with Reading Universities Chemistry Team. For children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Thursday August 10             10.30am to 12.30pm

Art Club* – Artists session, for children aged 7 to 11 years old. £2 charge.

Friday August 11            3.45pm to 4.45pm

Fur and Feathers* – Meet some Birds of Prey with talk and hands on experience. For families with children aged 5 and over.   £4 charge.

Monday August 14            11.30am to 12.30pm

Farmyard Fun – Drop in for stories, rhymes, colouring and animal crafts for children aged 7 and under, £1.50 charge

Wednesday August 16           2pm to 2.45pm

Explore Learning – Number bonds * – For children aged 5 to 7 years old.

Tuesday August 22             9.30am to 10.30am

Explore Learning – Money madness * – For children aged 8 to 10 years old.

Tuesday August 22            10.45am to 11.45am

Sand Art  –  Just drop in and create a sand art picture with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. £3 per picture, for children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Wednesday August 23           10.30am to 12.30pm

Back to School Relax Kids Taster session * With Relax Kids, for children aged 8 to 12 years old. £3 charge.

Monday September 4           10.30am to 11.30am

*All events are drop in, unless marked with an asterisk  please call Wokingham Library on 0118 978 1368  to book a place.

Wokingham Library, Denmark Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2BB Telephone 0118 978 1368 or E-mail libraries@wokingham.gov.uk

Opening hours:

• Monday 9.30am -7pm
• Tuesday 9.30am-5pm
• Wednesday 9.30am-4pm
• Thursday 9.30am -7pm
• Friday 9.30am-5pm
• Saturday 9.30am-4pm

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/

Children’s Events at Arborfield Pop-up Library July 2017

Children’s Events at Arborfield Pop-up Library July 2017

Farmyard Fun Come and hear stories and rhymes about farmyard animals and take part in a fun craft activity. For children aged 7 and under. £1.50 charge Just drop in! Monday July 31      2pm to 2.45pm

Animal Agents Activity Session Come and make some fun arts and crafts inspired by animals. For children aged 12 and under, £1.50 charge.  Just drop in! Monday  July 31     3pm to 3.45pm

Poetry and short story competition for children and young people Write a poem or short story in less than 500 words on the theme of “Freedom”.  Hand into your local library, with book themed prizes.  Closing date Saturday September 16.

Just drop in to any of the events at Arborfield Pop up Library, The British Legion, Eversley Road, Arborfield, RG2 9PR or call 07801 664 520.

It will be open every Monday 2pm to 7pm and Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm.

To renew your books online visit: http://www.wokingham.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-online/search-renew-and-reserve-items/