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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