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.
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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.Â
This is a bookable event. Please email dunmow.library@essex.gov.uk or come into the library to book your 15 minute slot.
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.Â
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.Â
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. Â
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+.
Our Youth Creative Writing Programme is for young people aged 12 to 18 who are interested in creating, improving or just sharing their work.This could be anything, from short stories to poetry. With a relaxed approach we aim to give ideas, share each other's work if they want to, and be a supportive place for those who want to create. Come along, have fun and let's get writing!
This programme is part of the Essex Young Writers initiative.
Join us for a Starting School Rhymetime. Movement, songs and rhymes followed by fun educational games and activities, to help your little one with the skills they will need at school.Â
No booking required.Â
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.
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