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Cancer Support Drop-in

Tue 26/05/2026, 10:00-12:00 Harwich Library

Advice and Information
Health & Wellness

Joanne, Cancer Care Navigator, will be at Harwich library to offer support to anyone affected by Cancer - whether you have a diagnosis yourself or are supporting a loved one. Book an appointment by calling the Cancer Wellbeing Centre, Colchester Hospital on 01206 745346, or simply drop in when Joanne is in the library, no appointment needed

Event Details
Joanne, Cancer Care Navigator, will be at Harwich library to offer support to anyone affected by Cancer - whether you have a diagnosis yourself or are supporting a loved one. Book an appointment by calling the Cancer Wellbeing Centre, Colchester Hospital on 01206 745346, or simply drop in when Joanne is in the library, no appointment needed

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Tue 26/05/2026, 10:00-11:00 North Melbourne Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Tue 26/05/2026, 13:00-14:00 Springfield Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Tue 26/05/2026, 15:30-16:30 South Woodham Ferrers Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Create A Canvas

Wed 27/05/2026, 10:30-12:30 Dunmow Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative

Unleash your inner artist! Come and design and create your own unique mini canvas painting, and take it home with you. We will have various books and information available about different artists too.  Adult supervision required. Suggested age 3 to 11 years. All materials provided, while stock lasts.

Event Details
Unleash your inner artist! Come and design and create your own unique mini canvas painting, and take it home with you. We will have various books and information available about different artists too.  Adult supervision required. Suggested age 3 to 11 years. All materials provided, while stock lasts.

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Wed 27/05/2026, 11:00-12:00 Broomfield Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Wed 27/05/2026, 14:00-15:00 Great Baddow Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Thu 28/05/2026, 11:00-12:00 Danbury Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Men's Gaming Cove Family Fun Day

Thu 28/05/2026, 13:00-15:00 Maldon Library

Diversity & Inclusion
Family
Health & Wellness
IT & Technology
Social

Calling all dads and male role models!  Bring your children along to Maldon Library on Thursday 28 May, 1pm to 3pm for a Family Fun Day presented by the Men's Gaming Cove. Get competitive playing Mario Kart, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, GoldenEye and more, whilst bonding with your children. No need to book, just drop in and play!

Event Details
Calling all dads and male role models!  Bring your children along to Maldon Library on Thursday 28 May, 1pm to 3pm for a Family Fun Day presented by the Men's Gaming Cove. Get competitive playing Mario Kart, FIFA, Crash Bandicoot, GoldenEye and more, whilst bonding with your children. No need to book, just drop in and play!

Professor Gloop’s Slime Workshop

Thu 28/05/2026, 14:00-15:00 Writtle Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required 

Event Details
Don’t miss these hands-on, fun science sessions where children can have fun creating their own slime and learn some amazing facts at the same time! These events are suitable for children aged 5-10 years, tickets cost £4 for each child attending, adults don't need a ticket. Booking required