Free Activities in Tameside Libraries this summer
Children can join the Summer Reading Challenge in all Tameside libraries this summer and take part in all our FREE activities!
We’ve got Marvellous Makers library activities, chilled out stories at Family Yoga, some giant invention Junk Modelling, awesome Lego Robotics building, Mexican inspired foil art and creating your own mini-comics in our story drawing sessions. We also have Mini-Challenge story time and craft sessions for 0–4-year-olds. There’s something for everyone!
Don’t forget our regular Time for a Rhyme sessions are still running every week as well.
Marvellous Makers library activities
Fun, free, friendly activities in all Tameside Libraries for children taking part in Marvellous Makers including treasure hunts, crafts and games. Activities are aimed at children aged 4-11 and their parents and carers.
No need to book, just come along!
Magnificent Modelling
Monday 29 July 10.30 - 11.30 am Droylsden Library
Tuesday 30 July 10:30-11:30 am Dukinfield Library
Thursday 1 August 2– 3 pm Denton Library
Friday 2 August 3-4 pm Ashton Library
Creative Crafting
Monday 5 August 10:30-11:30 am Hyde Library
Wednesday 7 August 2-3pm Stalybridge Library
Thursday 8 August 2-3 pm Hattersley Library
Friday 9 August 10:30-11:30 am Mossley Library
Magical Music
Monday 12 August 10:30-11:30 am Droylsden Library
Tuesday 13 August 10:30-11:30 am Dukinfield Library
Thursday 15 August 2-3 pm Denton Library
Friday 16 August 3-4 pm Ashton Library
Awesome Artists
Monday 19 August 10:30-11:30 am Hyde Library
Wednesday 21 August 2-3pm Stalybridge Library
Thursday 22 August 2-3 pm Hattersley Library
Friday 23 August 10:30-11:30 am Mossley Library
Mini Challenge Story Time and Craft Session
Come and join us for a special story time and craft session aimed at 0–4-year-olds and sign up to take part in this year’s Mini-Challenge.
Tuesday 30 July 10:30 – 11:30 am Hattersley Library
Wednesday 31 July 10:30 – 11:30 am Hyde Library
Tuesday 6 August 10:30 – 11:30 am Droylsden Library
Wednesday 7 August 1:30 – 2:30 pm Dukinfield Library
Tuesday 13 August 1:30 -2:30 pm Stalybridge Library
Wednesday 14 August 10:30 – 11:30 am Mossley Library
Tuesday 20 August 10:30 – 11:30 am Denton Library
Thursday 22 August 1:30-2:30 pm Ashton Library
Family Yoga
Follow the misadventures of George as he attempts to make his grandma a nicer person with his powerful, magic medicine. Our interactive workshops involve creative sequencing, yogic postures, breath-work and sound to bring this favourite story to life.
Family Yoga is open to everyone – children, teens, mums, dads, grandparents and carers. And you do not need to be super fit, just attend with a willing spirit and a yoga mat!
Yoga and mindfulness are great for children and families, as they offer a chance for imaginative discovery of self, collaboration with peers and family members, as well as non-competitive movement, dance, fun and laughter
Places for children and grownups must be booked in advance at Eventbrite - Home
George’s Marvellous Medicine
Wednesday 14 August 1.30 – 2.30pm and 3.00 – 4.00pm Hattersley Library
Inventions Giant Junk Modelling
Drop in to create some giant models with Oldham Play Action Group. For all the family. No need to book, just come along on the day.
Saturday 3 August 11am – 2 pm Ashton Library
Lego Robotics workshops
Join JuniorSTEM to build fantastic Lego WeDo models then learn to program sensors, motors and lights to bring them to life.
Places must be booked in advance at Eventbrite - Home
Wednesday 31 July Droylsden Library
Children aged 5-7 years with adult 9- 10.30 am
Children aged 7-9 years with adult 10:35-12:15pm
Children aged 9-11 years with adult 1:05- 2:45pm
Foil Art Craft Workshop
Foil art inspired by Mexican folk art. Create beautiful shiny artworks using up-cycling foil trays and marker pens. Choose from a selection of flower and bird temples or create your own design.
Monday 5 August 11-12pm Stalybridge Library