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Free Christmas events in libraries

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Published: 06/12/2013


Most events are aimed at children (suitable for four to nine-year-olds unless otherwise stated) others are for the whole family to enjoy together.

Events include:

Saturday 7 December

Christmas card drop in

Hanham Library, 9.30am to 3pm (children)

Make your own Christmas cards.

 

Festive fun time

Staple Hill Library, 10am to midday (children)

Drop in any time between 10am and midday to make cards and decorations.

 

Christmas craft fayre

Winterbourne Library, 10am to midday (whole family)

For a unique Christmas gift join Winterbourne Library’s craft group who will be displaying and selling some of their wonderful work. Festive refreshments will be available.

 

Tuesday 10 December

Stories around the tree

Kingswood Library, 5.30pm to 6.30pm (children)

Enjoy festive bedtime stories told around the Christmas tree. Dress code: pyjamas.

 

Thursday 12 December

Christmas pre-school storytime

Hanham Library, 2.15pm to 2.45pm (children)

Seasonal stories for pre-school children.

 

Stories around the tree

Hanham Library, 5.30pm to 6.30pm (children)

Stories told around the Christmas tree. Suitable for 5 to 10-year-olds. Entry is by free ticket only – please book yours at Hanham Library.

 

Friday 13 December

Christmas coffee morning with Barn Bells Handbell Ringers

Downend Library, 10.30am to 11.30am (whole family)

Visit the library for mince pies and festive entertainment from the Barn Bells Handbell Ringers.

 

Saturday 14 December

Christmas card drop in

Hanham Library, 9.30am to 3pm (children)

Make your own Christmas cards.

 

Northavon Singers perform Christmas favourites

Filton Library, 10.30am to 11.15am (whole family)

Enjoy a selection of Christmas favourites performed by the Northavon Singers. Free festive refreshments will be available.

 

Monday 16 December

Pre-school festive storytime

Thornbury Library, 2.15pm to 2.45pm (children)

Bring your little ones to enjoy a special festive storytime.

 

Tuesday 17 December

Festive coffee and carols

Thornbury Library, 10am to midday (whole family)

Visit the library for a festive coffee and mince pie and enjoy carols performed by the Gillingstool Primary School choir. Everyone welcome.

 

Wednesday 18 December

Stories around the tree

Downend Library, 5pm to 6pm (children)

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with traditional tales and songs followed by crafts and refreshments.

 

Friday 20 December

Festive rhymetime

Thornbury Library, 11am to 11.30am (children)

For added festive cheer visit the library for a Christmas rhymetime. Suitable for babies and pre-school children.

 

Saturday 21 December

Festive fun time

Downend Library, 10am to midday (children)

Drop in any time between 10am and midday to make cards and decorations.

 

Stories around the tree

Staple Hill Library, 4pm to 5pm (children)

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with traditional tales and songs followed by crafts and refreshments.

 

Stories around the tree

Winterbourne Library, 10.30am to 11.30am (whole family)

A family friendly story and craft session with refreshments.

 

Monday 23 December

Snowtime like the present

Bradley Stoke Library, 10.30am to 11.30am (children)

Winter themed crafts.

 

Christmas crackers

Filton Library, 10.30am to midday (children)

Christmas stories and crafts.

 

Festive fun

Thornbury Library, 11am to midday (children)

Drop in between 11am and midday to make a Christmas card or decoration. Suitable for 5 to 11-year-olds.

 

Stories around the tree

Yate Library, 2pm to 3pm (children)

Enjoy stories told around the Christmas tree.

 

Stories around the tree

Cadbury Heath Library, 4.15pm to 5pm (whole family)

Festive fun for all the family, including stories and Christmas crafts.

 

Tuesday 24 December

Christmas Eve stories and rhymes

Filton Library, 9.30am to 10am (children)

Festive stories and rhymes for under 5-year-olds and their parents or carers.

 

Thursday 2 January

Winter wonderland

Emersons Green Library, 2pm to 4pm (children)

A festive craft session to make snowman mobiles and other popular Christmas themed children’s characters.

 

Winter crafts

Yate Library, 10.30am to midday (children)

Drop in any time between 10.30am and midday to make seasonal crafts.

 

Friday 3 January

Winter wonderland

Staple Hill Library, 10.30am to midday (children)

Drop in any time between 10.30am and midday to make seasonal crafts.

 

Seasonal crafts fun

Patchway Library, 10am to 11.30am (children)

Make seasonal crafts at this fantastic free New Year’s event.

 

Wednesday 8 January

Panto pandemonium

Downend Library, 5pm to 7pm (children)

A drama workshop where you can help to create Downend Library’s very own pantomime. Especially suitable for children aged 5 to 9.

 

For more information contact the libraries on 01454 868006 or visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries

 


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