School's Out—Libraries
Things to do in your local library!
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| Space Hop – This year’s Summer Reading Challenge for Children of all ages |
All libraries during opening times |
Children of all ages |
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Children of all ages arewelcome to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge, which has a Space theme. Register in any library, or at any of our outside events, get free incentive prizes for each book you read, and a medal and certificate if you complete the challenge by reading 6 books. Those who complete also get entered into a free prize draw to win a telescope and some books about the planets, plus the chance to be invited to the big party in September, with special guest entertainer. |
| TheSpace Hop official launch |
Sunday 11th July |
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Rowntree Park Come and register for this year's Summer Reading Challenge, which is called 'Space Hop'. Free 'glow-in-the-dark' spinner for every child who registers, books to get you started and fun activities to take part in. Tickets not necessary |
| Space Hop Star Shows |
Saturday 21st August Shows at: 10:00am – 10:55am 11:00am – 11:55am 1:00pm – 1:55pm 2:00 – 2:55pm |
5 - 11 years |
FREE |
Explore York Library Learning CentreSaturday Visit our Space Hop Star show and view the constellations inside the magical Stardome, followed by Space Hop stories and activities. Free Tickets from Explore York Library Tel 01904 552828 |
| Space Hop Star Shows |
Wednesday 25th August Shows at: 10:00am – 10:55am 11:00am – 11:55am 1:00pm – 1:55pm 2:00pm – 2:55pm |
5 - 11 years |
FREE |
Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre Visit our Space Hop Star show and view the constellations inside the magical Stardome, followed by Space Hop stories and activities. Free Tickets from Explore Acomb Library Tel. 01904 552651 |
| Space Hop Cycle RideFor all the family |
Sunday 1st August 10:00am – 12 noon |
All ages |
FREE |
Bishopthorpe Library 'Cycle the Solar System”on part of the York to Selby cycle path, viewing the Solar System sculptures along the way and ending up at Bishopthorpe library for stories, Space Hop activities and refreshments. Free family event, all ages welcome. Under 16s please bring an adult. Under 6s are best on a tag-along or seat. Please bring a spare inner tube for your bike. Free Tickets from Bishopthorpe Library Tel. 01904 705386Details of where to meet for the cycle ride will be given when booking. |
| Join us at “The Space Café |
Monday 26th July 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
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Tang Hall Library Come along and visit the Space Café . Enjoy juice and biscuits, and chat to visiting scientist Dr David Jenkins from York University, about the wonders of the solar system, why our earth is so special and how scientists find out what the universe is like. We will talk about how to travel in space and whether there could be other worlds like Earth somewhere else in the universe. Tickets from Tang Hall Library Tel. 01904 416429 |
| Join us at “The Space Café |
Wednesday 28th July 10:00am – 11:00am |
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Explore Acomb Library Learning Centre Come along and visit the Space Café . Enjoy juice and biscuits, and chat to visiting scientist Dr David Jenkins from York University, about the wonders of the solar system, why our earth is so special and how scientists find out what the universe is like. We will talk about how to travel in space and whether there could be other worlds like Earth somewhere else in the universe. Tickets fromExplore Acomb Library Learning Centre Tel. 01904 552651 |
| Chocolaty Story Times for Under 5's |
29th July - 10:30 - 11:00am (Explore Acomb)
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Under 5's (A parent or carer must stay with Children at all times. |
FREE |
Join in with York Libraries Big City Read, which this year is Joanne Harris' Chocolat. Come along to fun story times with a chocolaty twist. All sessions are free and there is no need to book.
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Explore Story presents: Jo Blake: The Smiling Fox |
Friday 6 August 7:30pm |
This event is part of the Explore Story series of storytelling events for adults and is unsuitable for under 12s. |
Tickets £5 from Explore York tel 01904 552828 |
Explore York Library Learning Centre In 1939 author BB (Denys Watkins-Pitchford) wrote his first novel, Wild Lone, about a fox called Rufus who lives out his days deep in the Northamptonshire countryside. Although the book never achieved great fame, it is considered by many to be an unsung masterpiece on a par with the likes of Tarka the Otter. In The Smiling Fox, new generation storyteller Jo Blake pays homage to Wild Lone and the landscape BB so lovingly portrayed. The piece weaves together folktales, autobiography, passages from the novel and snippets of BB’s life to explore the human connection to place through the wild eye of the fox. |
| Around the World in Chocolate for Children |
Thursday 5th August |
All ages |
Tickets £2 available from Tang Hall Library Tel. 01904 416429 |
Tang Hall Library Join us on a tour through the exotic, pleasurable and fascinating world of chocolate. We’ll taste chocolates from around the world, from well known British chocolate makers through to blends of beans from single origins, plantations and even vintages of chocolate. Explore the blends and flavours of chocolate with us, including sweet and savoury. Learn about Theobroma Cacoa, this exquisite “ Food of the Gods”. |
| Organic Lush Chocolate Tour |
Explore York Library Learning CentreMarriott RoomThursday 29th July 2 – 3.30pm
Tang Hall Library Tuesday 24th August 2 – 3.30pm |
12 - 18 years |
£2 per person Tickets available from Explore York Tel. 01904 552828
£2 per person Tickets available from Tang Hall Library Tel. 01904 416429 |
Join staff from Lush’s York shop as they tell you about all their ethically sourced, fair-trade Chocolaty products and let you try them for yourself.There will be the chance for one lucky person to show their chocolate knowledge and win a Lush Goody bag. |
| Writing Magic |
Wednesday 11th August 11:00am – 12noon. |
8 - 12 years |
£2 per person |
Explore York Library Learning Centre Come and enjoy some magical poems and stories and create some magic yourself. We will play writing games and use objects and pictures to set our imaginations working. The session will be lead by Pauline Kirk, a poet, novelist and editor, who lives in York. Tickets available from Explore York Library Learning Centre Tel. 01904 552828 |
| Magical Poetry Workshop with Craig Bradley |
Thursday 29th July 10:30am – 12noon |
7 - 11 years |
£2 per person |
Haxby Library Writing poetry is magic and playing with words is fun. Come along and meet poet, Craig Bradley as he shares a few of his poems and helps you to write your some of your own. Tickets available from Haxby Library Tel. 01904 768811 |
| Craig Bradley’s Magical Poetry Tour for all the family |
Thursday 29th July 3:00pm – 4.00pm |
All ages |
£2 per person |
Clifton Library Join us as “that poetry bloke” Craig Bradley takes us on a mysterious, magical poetry tour that everyone will enjoy. Be prepared to join in and to laugh all the way. Tickets available from Clifton Library Tel. 01904 627464 |
| Solve the Puzzle of the Chocolate Cipher with author Caroline Juskus |
Strensall Library Thursday 12th August 2:00pm – 3:00pm
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8 - 11 years |
£2 per personTickets available from Strensall Library Tel. 01904 490876
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Calling all puzzlers! Caroline Juskus needs help deciphering the top secret codes featured in her book - Minnie Piper: The Chocolate Cipher. Learn how to write in hieroglyphics, make a lucky amulet and scoff some chocolate while you're at it! |
| Songs and Rhymes lead by French for Fidgets |
Explore York Library Learning Centre Saturday 24th July 11:00am – 11:30am |
Under 6's A parent or carer must stay with children at this session. |
Free Tickets available from Explore York Tel. 01904 552828 Free Tickets available from Explore Acomb Tel. 01904 552651 Free Tickets available fromTang Hall Library Tel. 01904 416429 |
A session of Chocolaty fun for children aged 6 and under run by French for Fidgets. Join in the rhymes, songs and activities and learn to speak French at the same time.You can find out more about French for Fidgets at www.littlefidgets.co.uk |
| Roald Dahl Day |
Saturday 11th September 10:00am – 5:00pm |
All ages |
FREE |
Explore York Library Learning Centre Activities with a Roald Dahl theme for the whole family. Come and explore the wonderful world of Roald Dahl. Watch and marvel at our magician , visit the travelling zoo with its furry friends and mini-beasts, listen to tales of magic and chocolate, solve Roald Dahl puzzles and much, much more. Booking in advance is highly recommended as group size is limited to 15 people. Free Tickets available from Explore York Library Learning Centre Tel. 01904 552828 |
| Little Pretty Things – chocolate making workshop for children with Sophie Jewett, chocolatier |
Monday 16th August 10:30am - 12noon. |
All ages |
£2 per person |
Explore New Earswick Library Learning Centre The magic of chocolate has long been a secret kept by master Chocolatiers, join us for our chocolate workshops to learn how to make your own gorgeous chocolates in your own home. You will learn how to make chocolatetruffles and how to work properly with chocolate to make little pretty lollies, gifts, decorations and finish yourchocolates. You’ll also go home with everything you’ve made beautifully wrapped, ideal for showing off, sharing or just indulging in yourself. Tickets available from Explore New Earswick Library Learning Centre Tel. 01904 552629 |
| On Tenterhooks withChristine McMahon |
Wednesday 18th August 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
All ages |
£2 per person |
Explore York Library Learning Centre
Christine McMahon is a vibrant Storyteller with a growing internationalreputation. Her ready wit and love of traditional folktales combine with her background in drama and psychology to create wonderful worlds of stories.Not only a performer, Christine has a unique talent for improvisational story making, guiding audiences of any age to have the confidence to create stories from their own imaginations. Christine is a member of Shaggy Dog Storytelling Club, recognised as one of the most successful and long runningclubs in England. On Tenterhooks is Christine’s latest set, featuringfolktales with occasional sheep...
Free Tickets available from Explore York Library Learning Centre Tel. 01904 552828 |
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