Time To Share is the perfect activity for children of all ages and their grown ups! Each month we will focus on a new theme and each week we will focus on a new book. There will be a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books with matching crafts or activities! This is a free drop in event.
Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.
Bring your under 5's to clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. Singing nursery rhymes and doing the actions are great for interaction, communication skills and motor skills - and most of all, it's fun! Please note that the Rhymetime sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Thursday morning at 10am.
Bring your under 5's to clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs. Singing nursery rhymes and doing the actions are great for interaction, communication skills and motor skills - and most of all, it's fun! Please note that the Rhymetime sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am.
Fancy a game of D&D? Or maybe you would to try something a little different? Try our Gaming Club hosted at Northampton Central Library in our Young Adults Area. This event is suitable for people aged 14+
Time To Share is the perfect activity for children of all ages and their grown ups! Each month we will focus on a new theme and each week we will focus on a new book. There will be a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books with matching crafts or activities! This is a free drop in event.
For anyone thinking about starting a business, this in-person workshop provides an opportunity to explore the basic principles and procedures required. BIPC events need to be booked via Eventbrite. For full details and a list of webinars and events to book please visit our Eventbrite page.
Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.
Let’s celebrate the National Storytelling Week together! Join us for The Gruffalo Adventure on 3rd of February at 2:30pm at Northamptonshire Central Library. There will be a story, craft and activity pack for children and their families to get to know more about The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This drop-in event is suitable for all ages. Come and join in the fun! You can also borrow a Story Sack for one week FREE of charge during the National Storytelling Week!
The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK's biggest free reading promotion for children; it's run by charity The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with Public Libraries. We've teamed up with @createcharity this summer to bring you #MarvellousMakers! Join STEM Summer Reading Challenge craft event ‘Bee Bots’ at Northamptonshire Central Library on Tuesday 6th August at 10:30am. Explore your creativity while you learn new skills, make new friends, and have a great time! This is a free event suitable for ages 4 – 12 years old. Pre-booking is essential; to reserve your spot please email us at Northampton.LibraryPlus@westnorthants.gov.uk, call us on 0300 126 7000 or speak to a member of staff when you are visiting Northamptonshire Central Library. This summer, join in the Challenge to discover your own creativity through reading. The Challenge and bookings for all events will start on 6th July 2024.