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Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Tue 10/02/2026, 09:30-10:00 Hullbridge Library

Childrens
Family

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.

Event Details
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.

Scam & Rogue Traders Awareness Event

Wed 11/02/2026, 10:00-12:00 Manningtree Library

Advice and Information

Cross County scam and rogue traders awareness with Essex Police and Suffolk Trading Standards. Pick up your free scam awareness packs, card defenders and purse bells. Refreshments will be available.

Event Details
Cross County scam and rogue traders awareness with Essex Police and Suffolk Trading Standards. Pick up your free scam awareness packs, card defenders and purse bells. Refreshments will be available.

LEGO® in libraries

Sat 14/02/2026, 09:30-10:30 Sible Hedingham Library

IT & Technology

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 ...

Event Details
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.

Chinese New Year - Children's Crafts

Mon 16/02/2026, 14:00-16:00 Rayleigh Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Diversity & Inclusion
Family

Join us on Monday 16 February to celebrate the Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse.  Join in with some new year crafts and colouring and practice some Chinese writing.  Follow our Chinese Zodiac trail and work out the secret word.  Discover your Chinese zodiac animal.

Event Details
Join us on Monday 16 February to celebrate the Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse.  Join in with some new year crafts and colouring and practice some Chinese writing.  Follow our Chinese Zodiac trail and work out the secret word.  Discover your Chinese zodiac animal.

Seated Yoga

Mon 16/02/2026, 14:00-14:45 Harwich Library

Health & Wellness

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 ...

Event Details
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.

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Tue 17/02/2026, 09:30-10:00 Hullbridge Library

Childrens
Family

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.

Event Details
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.

Ocean Explorers

Tue 17/02/2026, 10:30-12:00 South Woodham Ferrers Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Family

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. 

Event Details
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. 

Winter Reading Challenge: Den Building

Tue 17/02/2026, 12:00-13:00 Brentwood Library

Childrens

Do you want to build your own den? Join us at Brentwood Library for a fun and creative den‑building session!

Event Details
Do you want to build your own den? Join us at Brentwood Library for a fun and creative den‑building session!

Design Your Own Comic

Tue 17/02/2026, 15:00-16:00 Shenfield Library

Childrens
Crafts and Creative
Reading and Literature

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 ...

Event Details
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.

The Owl And The Pussycat Workshop

Thu 19/02/2026, 11:00-11:45 Fryerns Library

Childrens
Family
Reading and Literature

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 ...

Event Details
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, email us at fryerns.library@essex.gov.uk or speak to a member of staff at the library welcome desk. Please book a ticket per child (adults do not need a ticket). All children must be accompanied by an adult.