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.
Join us for an underwater adventure. Get your snorkel ready and take a dive to explore the coral reef. Get creative with our aquatic crafts and explore the ocean by taking part in our themed trail.
Do you want to build your own den?
Join us at Brentwood Library for a fun and creative den‑building session!
Do you love comics? Have you ever thought about making your own? Come join us at Shenfield Library for an hour of creativity and fun- design your own comic starring your own characters! Create a fantastical adventure between friends, or make a laugh out loud comedy comic! Join us on Tuesday 17 February, 3pm to 4pmThis event is suitable for children aged 8 to 12. Booking required, places are limited.
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).
