FREE games, crafts, workshops and performances are on offer at all of Leicester’s libraries over the summer holidays.
It’s all part of Story Garden, the summer reading challenge which rewards children for regular reading. Across the city, every Leicester library will host a free family fun session, which will include a range of accessible games and crafts, predominantly aimed at primary age children, but where all are welcome.
A full rundown of where and when the fun days take place can be found at www.leicester.gov.uk/summerreadingchallenge - or you can ask at your local library.
As well as the fun days, children can book a place on a free workshop at some libraries, with themes including Lego coding, space (in conjunction with the National Space Centre) and the environment.
And there are free and low-cost shows at local libraries too, including:
- Slugageddon! at Aylestone Library on 24 July;
- The Magical Garden of Music at Leicester Central Library on 6 August;
- Hokus Pokus Kleks at Beaumont Leys Library on 20 August.
Check out the What’s On listings for a full rundown of what’s on where, or ask at your local library.
Cllr Vi Dempster, assistant city mayor for libraries and community centres, said: “We’re really pleased to be able to offer lots of free or very low cost activities across the city and throughout the summer, suitable for children and young people of all ages.
“Our summer reading challenge is always very popular, with thousands of local children getting involved - more than 6,000 children took part in the challenge last year.
“Ebooks and audio books are included in the challenge too, so however you like to borrow books, you can take part.”
Find out more at leicester.gov.uk/libraries.
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