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Lego and Construction Club

In-Person
Head on down to The Hive every Saturday morning. We'll be hosting a fun build session for the whole family, inspired by our favourite books. Free to drop-in, and suitable for ages 6+
Date:
Saturday, 15th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Level 0 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
A selection of fabulous Lego builds from our Lego Club attendees.

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Saturday, 15th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Saturday, 15th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Sunday, 16th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Sunday, 16th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Read to the Beat: Music Workshop (Keyboards)

In-Person
Come along to The Hive this summer and provide the musical accompaniment to some of your favourite stories in this fun musical session with keyboards loaned to us by Severn Arts. No musical experience...  More
Date:
Monday, 17th August 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location:
Studio, Level 1, Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Arts and culture     Fun and games  
Cartoon picture of two girls playing keyboards

French and Spanish Language Café

In-Person
Practice your French or Spanish language skills at this regular language café. We'll provide the space and the books, whilst you can provide the conversation. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Monday, 17th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Level 0 (Map ), Community-led connect groups
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Languages  
The words French & Spanish Language Café in the middle, with a ribbon in the top left corner representing the French flag, and a ribbon in the bottom right representing the Spanish flag.

Read to the Beat: Music Workshop (Keyboards)

In-Person
Come along to The Hive this summer and provide the musical accompaniment to some of your favourite stories in this fun musical session with keyboards loaned to us by Severn Arts. No musical experience...  More
Date:
Monday, 17th August 2026
Time:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location:
Studio, Level 1, Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Arts and culture     Fun and games  
Cartoon picture of two girls playing keyboards

Read to the Beat: Music Workshop (Keyboards)

In-Person
Come along to The Hive this summer and provide the musical accompaniment to some of your favourite stories in this fun musical session with keyboards loaned to us by Severn Arts. No musical experience...  More
Date:
Monday, 17th August 2026
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Studio, Level 1, Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Arts and culture     Fun and games  
Cartoon picture of two girls playing keyboards

Bounce and Rhyme

In-Person
Come and sing and dance with your little one! This regular session is led by our library team, and there will be lots of songs and actions to help you get moving. This session is aimed at 1-4 year...  More
Date:
Tuesday, 18th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Location:
Wet and dry space, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children     Babies and toddlers  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Three teddy bears sitting comfortably on a brightly coloured crochet blanket with some musical instruments.

Summer Stem Club

In-Person
Join volunteers from the Chartered Institute for IT at the Hive every Tuesday morning throughout the summer. During these 90minute sessions, families with children aged 7-11 can choose what they want...  More
Date:
Tuesday, 18th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Meeting room 3, Level 2, Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Digital skills, tech and science     Fun and games  
Registrations are fully booked!
A photo of three children pointing at a screen as they engage in a STEM activity, the words 'Summer STEM Club' appears above their heads.

Bounce and Rhyme

In-Person
Come and sing and dance with your little one! This regular session is led by our library team, and there will be lots of songs and actions to help you get moving. This session is aimed at 1-4 year...  More
Date:
Tuesday, 18th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:
Wet and dry space, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children     Babies and toddlers  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Three teddy bears sitting comfortably on a brightly coloured crochet blanket with some musical instruments.

Read to the Beat: Family Film

In-Person
Come and enjoy a family favourite U/PG film at The Hive. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer throughout the film. No booking required. Free of charge. Please note the end time will vary...  More
Date:
Wednesday, 19th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Studio, Level 1, Films and screenings
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Cartoon image of a snail blowing a trumpet with the words 'Family Film' emerging from the sound producing end.

Wacky Wednesday

In-Person
Our regular baby and toddler Stay and Play. Every Wednesday afternoon, head on down to The Hive for this free to attend drop in session. There'll be plenty of toys and games for you to share with...  More
Date:
Wednesday, 19th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Children's Library, Level 1, Workshops
Audience:
  Children     Babies and toddlers  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
The library team preparing to do some junk modelling with babies and toddlers. There are painted toilet rolls for tree trunks, with green tissue paper for leaves.

Read to the Beat: Junk Modelling

In-Person
Come along to The Hive this summer for a creative morning of upcycling junk materials. Create your very own recycled musical masterpiece. Suitable for children aged 4 years and above, all children...  More
Date:
Thursday, 20th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Wet and dry space, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Cartoon image of musical instruments, crafty materials and a boy posing with a microphone

Read to the Beat: Story Carousel

In-Person
Join our team each week as they conduct a story session handing the baton between them as they read stories on a musical theme. Suitable for children aged 4 years and above, children must be...  More
Date:
Thursday, 20th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Cartoon of a boy playing an accordion while a dog reads and a pigeon and a mouse carry books.

Bounce and Rhyme

In-Person
Come and sing and dance with your little one! This regular session is led by our library team, and there will be lots of songs and actions to help you get moving. This session is aimed at 0-1 year...  More
Date:
Friday, 21st August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Wet and dry space, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children     Babies and toddlers  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Three bears sitting comfortably on a colourful crocheted blanket, with musical instruments in front of them.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme

In-Person
Come and sing and dance with your little one! This regular session is led by our library team, and there will be lots of songs and actions to help you get moving. This session is aimed at 0-6 month...  More
Date:
Friday, 21st August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location:
Wet and dry space, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Babies and toddlers  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Three bears sitting comfortably on a colourful crocheted blanket, with musical instruments in front of them.

Lego and Construction Club

In-Person
Head on down to The Hive every Saturday morning. We'll be hosting a fun build session for the whole family, inspired by our favourite books. Free to drop-in, and suitable for ages 6+
Date:
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Level 0 (Map ), Workshops
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
A selection of fabulous Lego builds from our Lego Club attendees.

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Saturday, 22nd August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Sunday, 23rd August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

Rat-a-Tat Tales

In-Person
Interactive story time every Saturday and Sunday at The Hive, led by our fabulous library team. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Sunday, 23rd August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location:
Story pit, Children's Library, Level 1 (Map ), Storytime
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
Our story-pit area, ready to be the venue for our fun interactive storytimes!

French and Spanish Language Café

In-Person
Practice your French or Spanish language skills at this regular language café. We'll provide the space and the books, whilst you can provide the conversation. Free to attend on a drop-in basis.
Date:
Monday, 24th August 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Level 0 (Map ), Community-led connect groups
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Languages  
The words French & Spanish Language Café in the middle, with a ribbon in the top left corner representing the French flag, and a ribbon in the bottom right representing the Spanish flag.

Ben Davis: interactive author talks

In-Person
Join comedian, poet and award winning children's author, Ben Davis, for a fun-filled and interactive talk as he takes you on a journey through the fantastic worlds of Lenny Lemmon, Joe Cowley and...  More
Date:
Monday, 24th August 2026
Time:
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location:
Studio, Level 1
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Fun and games  
A collection of Ben Davis' books against a teal background.