Every Saturday throughout the Summer holidays, join us for a music-themed craft session to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge, 'Read to the Beat'. Materials will be provided to make something different every week.
Whether you're a master strategist, a fearless adventurer or a legendary bluffer, there's a game waiting for you at our Board Game Café.
Spend an afternoon exploring new worlds, solving mysteries, battling monsters and outwitting your opponents.
New updated 'menu' of games to choose from
Suitable for ages 6 to 96.
Refreshments provided.
Booking essential - please book a table for 4 or more by emailing: harwich.library@essex.gov.uk (harwich.library@essex.gov.uk)
Fun, interactive 'Read to the Beat' workshop for young readers and writers from award-winning children's author Sarah Hagger-Holt.
Try out some creative writing activities and games, based on her latest book, A Sister Like You - where long-lost sisters Ari and Ella are reconnected by their love of singing and making music. Sarah's books are warm, accessible stories celebrating family and friendship and including a diverse range of families.
Please book at the hello desk in the library. Ticket price includes accompanying adult.
Every Tuesday throughout the Summer holidays, join us for a music-themed craft session to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge, 'Read to the Beat'. Materials will be provided to make something different every week.
Summer Reading Challenge Crafts
It’s that exciting time of the year when Basildon Library has our Summer Reading Challenge themed Craft Table.
Over the six-week school holidays come make a Summer Reading Challenge themed craft and earn one of the stickers towards your certificate and medal.
The craft table will be open every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm from Wednesday 22 July until Wednesday 26 August.
No booking required but there will be staff to help just pop in and have some fun.
This free event is for children aged 4+.
Are you a parent with a baby under 12 months? Do you want to give your baby’s early communication a boost? Then why not come and join in with our new Bouncing Babies Stay and Play sessions!
Have some fun with your baby through rhymes and songs and meet friends. This group is suitable for new parents of children up to 12 months.
No booking required.
Join artist Dale for Action Art Play, a fun and energetic session for children aged 4–11! Packed with games, movement, and creative artmaking, this lively workshop encourages children to get active, use their imagination, and make new friends. Held at Essex Libraries, it’s the perfect mix of play, creativity and hands-on fun.
Every Saturday throughout the Summer holidays, join us for a music-themed craft session to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge, 'Read to the Beat'. Materials will be provided to make something different every week.
Join us at Tarpots Library for a music-themed craft session to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge, 'Read to the Beat'!
Every Tuesday throughout the Summer holidays, join us for a music-themed craft session to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Challenge, 'Read to the Beat'. Materials will be provided to make something different every week.