Upcoming events.

SRC: Grow Your Own Cress Workshop at St Neots Library
Jul
25

SRC: Grow Your Own Cress Workshop at St Neots Library

Come along to our workshop where you will create your very own cress-head character.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 3 and upwards.

Drop in, £1 per child.

Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library 

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Professor Pompoose Workshop
Jul
25

Professor Pompoose Workshop

Join the Professor in this fun-filled interactive session, as he goes on his journey to explore many aspects of nature and the environment. Who knows what we might discover? Session includes a nature themed craft.

Free event for children ages 4-12

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Book at: Wisbech.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Beanstalk Bonanza @Cambourne Library
Jul
29

Beanstalk Bonanza @Cambourne Library

Come and hear a story, decorate a jar, plant a bean then watch it grow during the rest of the summer holiday.  Suitable for 3+ years. £2 per child.  Adults to stay with children, please.

Bookings through cambourne.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk only, please.  

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Dinosaur Garden @Cambourne Library
Aug
5

Dinosaur Garden @Cambourne Library

Do you like dinosaurs? Step into the Jurassic time and make your very own mini dinosaur garden! For ages 3+. Must be booked in advance. £5.00 per child Please email cambourne.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. Parents and carers to stay with their children at all times

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Chip Colquhoun - Storyteller at St Neots Library
Aug
6

Chip Colquhoun - Storyteller at St Neots Library

Join Chip Colquhoun, professional storyteller and author for a morning of stories and fun at St Neots Library.  There may be puppets, songs and even magic-but there will be plenty of joining in!

There will be two sessions: 10am - 11am and 11.30am - 12.30pm

£1 per child, suitable for ages 3+

Book your place in St Neots Library or email stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

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SRC: Drawing Workshop with Author Matty Long
Aug
6

SRC: Drawing Workshop with Author Matty Long

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Sawtry Library.

Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.

Free workshop. For ages 7-11 years. Booking required.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, ask Sawtry Library staff, or call 0345 045 5225

or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

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Matty Long Character Workshop @Ely Library
Aug
7

Matty Long Character Workshop @Ely Library

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Ely Library. In his workshop he’ll demonstrate how to draw characters from the new Super Happy Magic Forest book  Distant Desert step-by-step.

Suitable for children aged 5-8 years old. 

£4 per child, adults must remain with their children.

Places are limited, please book at the library desk.

 

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Matty Long Character Workshop @Soham Library
Aug
12

Matty Long Character Workshop @Soham Library

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Soham Library. In his workshop he’ll demonstrate how to draw characters from the new Super Happy Magic Forest book  Distant Desert step-by-step.

Suitable for children aged 5-8 years old. 

£4 per child, adults must remain with their children.

Places are limited, please book at the library desk.

 

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SRC: Drawing Workshop with Matty Long
Aug
13

SRC: Drawing Workshop with Matty Long

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to  Alconbury Weald Community Library.

Learn how to draw characters from the Super Happy Magic Forest book and TV series step-by-step with Matty.

Free workshop. For ages 7-11 years. Booking required.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, ask library staff, call 0345 045 5225

or email: Huntingdon.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 

 

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Hungry Caterpillar Mobile-Making Workshop at St Neots
Aug
21

Hungry Caterpillar Mobile-Making Workshop at St Neots

Come along to our workshop where you can make your very own The Very Hungry Caterpillar mobile, inspired by Eric Carle’s classic story.

Age 6 upwards. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

£3 per child. Booking essential - book in person at St Neots Library.

Accessibility information: St Neots Library is wheelchair accessible. There is an accessible toilet and private baby-changing facilities on site. Blue badge holder parking spaces are available at the car park next to the library. For full details of St Neots Library’s facilities, visit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory/listings/st-neots-library  

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Matty Long Character Workshop @Littleport Library
Aug
21

Matty Long Character Workshop @Littleport Library

Creator of SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST, the hit CBBC show, Matty Long is coming to Littleport Library. In his workshop he’ll demonstrate how to draw characters from the new Super Happy Magic Forest book Distant Desert step-by-step.

Suitable for children aged 5-8 years old. 

£4 per child, adults must remain with their children.

Places are limited, please book at the library desk.

 

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An evening with author Lucy Vine
Jul
10

An evening with author Lucy Vine

Meet the author in a friendly talk and discover her inspiration for her latest novel ‘Book Boyfriend’.

Tickets £3.50.

To book email stives.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, phone 0345 045 5225 or pop into St Ives Library.

Refreshments and books will be available to purchase on the evening.

Doors open at 6.30pm.

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Engage: Bees in the Garden
Jul
3

Engage: Bees in the Garden

Join us for a talk on our native species of bees and pollinators. Focussing on the honey bee - taste the honey they produce and be amazed by their intriguing life. We’ll discuss advice on bee friendly plants, and alternatives to the use of chemicals in the garden.

FREE talk (donations welcome). Adults only. Booking required. Ask at Huntingdon Library, call 0345 045 5225, or email Huntingdon.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

 A Care Together event, creating a greener, fairer and more caring Cambridgeshire.

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Let’s Talk About Food Waste
Jul
1

Let’s Talk About Food Waste

Come and share ideas on saving food waste, from meal planning and food storage to composting. Tips and techniques, recipes and give-aways!

Sustainable Cottenham supported by Greater Cambridge Shared Waste Service

 

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Secrets & Suspense
Jun
26

Secrets & Suspense

Bestselling author of psychological thrillers, Alison Stockham, introduces her latest novel The Man She Married.

Tickets £3.50

Book your place at St Neots Library or email stneots.referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

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Refugee Week Community Fair
Jun
22

Refugee Week Community Fair

Come along to meet local voluntary and community organisations and find out how people from all over the world come together to make Cambridge a place of welcome.

Cambridge is a City of Sanctuary - Cambridge City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council is a County of Sanctuary. Cambridge City Council, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire Libraries, are holding this event to mark Refugee Week.

The theme for Refugee Week 2025 is ‘Community as a Superpower’ and to demonstrate the strength of community in Cambridge we will be joined by:

You can also browse our information displays and find out more about a wide range of voluntary and community organisations.

Free and all welcome. There's no need to book; just come along!

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Multilingual Storytime
Jun
21

Multilingual Storytime

Join us for a multilingual storytime to celebrate Refugee Week! We’ll be sharing stories and rhymes in Chinese, Slovak and Spanish!

 Free drop-in event; all welcome! Parents/carers to stay with their children.

 

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