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Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Tue 24/02/2026, 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.

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Tue 24/02/2026, 10:30-11:00 South Woodham Ferrers Library

Childrens
Family
Health & Wellness

Stories and rhymes for the under fives! Meet other parents and make new friends. South Woodham Ferrers Library Tuesdays 10:30 -11:00am (term time only)

Event Details
Stories and rhymes for the under fives! Meet other parents and make new friends. South Woodham Ferrers Library Tuesdays 10:30 -11:00am (term time only)

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Thu 26/02/2026, 10:00-10:30 Basildon Library

Childrens
Family
Social

Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together!

Event Details
Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together!

LEGO® in libraries

Sat 28/02/2026, 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.

Seated Yoga

Mon 02/03/2026, 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 03/03/2026, 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.

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Tue 03/03/2026, 10:30-11:00 South Woodham Ferrers Library

Childrens
Family
Health & Wellness

Stories and rhymes for the under fives! Meet other parents and make new friends. South Woodham Ferrers Library Tuesdays 10:30 -11:00am (term time only)

Event Details
Stories and rhymes for the under fives! Meet other parents and make new friends. South Woodham Ferrers Library Tuesdays 10:30 -11:00am (term time only)

Baby and Toddler Rhymetime

Thu 05/03/2026, 10:00-10:30 Basildon Library

Childrens
Family
Social

Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together!

Event Details
Free your child’s imagination with songs and stories, give their early communication skills a boost and have fun together!

LEGO® in libraries

Sat 07/03/2026, 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.

Seated Yoga

Mon 09/03/2026, 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.