In this fun, interactive workshop, children become part of the story; building a pea-green boat, sailing stormy seas, discovering enchanting lands and celebrating under the light of the moon.
Packed with play, movement, and imagination, it’s a joyful way for families to enjoy stories together at the library.
To book onto this session, please book online.
Please book a ticket per child (adults do not need a ticket). All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us and Mani, the gorgeous Golden Retriever from Essex Therapy Dogs, along with his owner.
Come and read to Essex Therapy Dog Mani, a friendly and calm dog, trained to help children build their literacy skills, concentration and confidence. Collect a sticker for the Winter Reading Challenge by attending this event.
This is a drop-in session.
In this fun, interactive workshop, children become part of the story; building a pea-green boat, sailing stormy seas, discovering enchanting lands and celebrating under the light of the moon.
Packed with play, movement, and imagination, it’s a joyful way for families to enjoy stories together at the library.
To book onto this session, please book online.
Please book a ticket per child (adults do not need a ticket). All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Come and celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh and his friends at this wonderful children's event on Friday 20 February, 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
We'll be having a storytime, a fun scavenger hunt with woodland materials, Winnie the Pooh themed crafts and activities.
This is a free, drop-in event, suitable for families with children 3 years and older, but booking is required.
In our LEGO® in libraries sessions, your child will get the chance to improve their maths and English skills, while having fun playing with relatable LEGO® characters! Using LEGO® Education kits and Chromebooks, children will guide characters through compelling stories and use problem-solving, literacy and coding skills to complete each unit. This is a free, bookable event, which can be attended by up to 5 children. If the event is full, you will join a waiting list and will be informed if an additional space becomes available. Please let the library know if your child cannot attend a session, otherwise we reserve the right to cancel your booking for future sessions.
Join children's author Terrie Chilvers for an interactive session based on Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog, including a fun chapter reading, talented dogs quiz and the chance to create a brand-new superstar animal!
Michael the sausage dog dreams of becoming a global superstar, but even with his trusty sidekick, Stanley Big Dog, by his side, things don’t always go to plan as he tries to convince his fellow inhabitants of Snuffles-by-Sea to recognise his rare talent.
Children should be accompanied by at least one and not more than two adults. Please book one place for each child (adults do not need to book).
Join children's author Terrie Chilvers for an interactive session based on Michael the Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog, including a fun chapter reading, talented dogs quiz and the chance to create a brand-new superstar animal!
Michael the sausage dog dreams of becoming a global superstar, but even with his trusty sidekick, Stanley Big Dog, by his side, things don’t always go to plan as he tries to convince his fellow inhabitants of Snuffles-by-Sea to recognise his rare talent.
Children should be accompanied by at least one and not more than two adults. Please book one place for each child (adults do not need to book).
Feel stronger and more confident, no matter your age! Seated Yoga boosts strength, flexibility, and mobility, empowering our older community to stay active, independent while having fun and making new friends while exercising.Our sessions are free as we have been funded by Active Essex to host these beneficial health focused sessions.Booking required: Email harwich.library@essex.gov.uk (mailto:harwich.library@essex.gov.uk), or drop in and speak to staff, as spaces are limited.
The Men's Gaming Cove - created by Essex Libraries is back!The focus behind the Gaming Cove is to create a safe space for men to create new social groups, start open conversations while playing the best video games on the market. Multi-player to split screen. What Street Fighter character will you be? Or are you more of a Lewis Hamilton racing driver? Or get your fellow player with a GoldenEye 007 shot! The group is also a space to seek help for mental health, health and family issues with information from charities and other partners with their literature and leaflets displayed on a specially created table.
Free your child's imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together!Ideal for under fives, but all welcome! Free session, no booking required.
