Keep your children entertained with our summer holiday activities
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Keep your children entertained with our summer holiday activities - whatever the weather!
Summer Reading Challenge
Ready for a summer of reading and fun?
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The theme for this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Marvellous Makers. It's running all summer until Saturday 14th September, and it’s free to sign up at the library. There’s also a mini challenge for pre-schoolers who can choose books for their parents and carers to share with them.
Children set their own reading goal, and as they read for fun throughout the summer holidays, they earn special stickers and libraries hold special themed events to encourage them along.
This year, every child that completes the challenge will get a certificate and medal (or a golden sticker for the under 3’s) and a free swim voucher kindly provided by Everybody Health and Leisure.
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“ "We know that if children encounter books when they’re very young, they’re given an enormous advantage, both educationally and emotionally, especially in terms of being happy."” (Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children's Laureate)
*Click here to find out more about the Summer Reading Challenge* [
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What's on in July?
Although most of our summer events are aimed at encouraging children to complete the Summer Reading Challenge, they don't have to be taking part in that to come along and join in the fun.
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Here are just a few of the additional children's events happening at libraries this Summer:
*Alsager Library*:
* Marvellous Musical Instrument Makers, on Tuesday 23rd July at 2.00-3.00pm. For ages 3 and over. 50p donation
*Congleton Library*:
* Marvellous Makers picture hunt, until Saturday 31st August. Free
* Circus Crafts, on Monday 29th July at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 4 and over. £1.00
*Disley Library*:
* Marvellous Makers character hunt, until Saturday 14th September. Free prize draw
* Meet the Police, on Thursday 25th July at 2.00-3.00pm. Free, and no booking required
*Handforth Library:*
* Weekly Lego Club on Tuesdays at 4:00-5.00pm from 30th July until 27th August. A different themed challenge each week and the chance to win prizes! Free, no booking required
*Holmes Chapel Library:*
* Meet Nancy the Therapy Dog and make a fun craft to take home on Tuesday 30th July at 10.30-11.30am. Free, and no booking required
*Knutsford Library*:
* The Gruffalo: story and craft session, on Wednesday 31st July at 10.30-11.30am. Suitable for ages 3-11. Free
* Marvellous Makers picture hunt, until Saturday 31st August. Free, and no booking required
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*Macclesfield Library:*
* Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge trail, until Saturday 7th September. Free prize draw
* iSpy Lego Minifigure, from Saturday 20th July until 30 August. Can you find all the Lego minifigures in our glass cabinet?
Free prize draw
*Middlewich Library:*
* Creative Writing Competition, until Tuesday 27th August. Contact the library for full details
* Lighthouse Craft, on Thursday 25th July at 2:30pm - 3:30pm. £2.00
* Painting Party, on Tuesday 30th July at 2:30pm - 3:30pm. £2.00
*Poynton Library*:
* Marvellous Makers picture hunt, until Saturday 31st August. Free
* LEGO Spike, on Tuesday 30th July at 10:30-12:00pm or 2.30-4.00pm. For ages 7-12. Free
*Wilmslow Library:*
* Summer Reading Challenge character hunt, until Saturday 31st August. Free prize draw
* Lego Building Challenge, on Tuesday 30th July at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 4 and over. Free
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Please note that our summer holiday events are very popular, so you may need to book in advance, unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Contact the library for full details of any of these events, and to book a place.
Any changes to advertised events will appear on the library's website and Facebook.
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What's on in August?
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*Alderley Edge Library*:
* LEGO Building, on Friday 2nd August at 11.00-12.30pm. Free
* Badgemaking, on Friday 9th August at 11.00-12.30. Free
* Junk Modelling, on Tuesday 20th August at 10.00-12.00 noon. Free
*Congleton Library:*
* Junk Modelling, on Monday 5th August at 2.00-4.00pm. For ages 4 and over. Free, and no booking required
* Pom-Pom Keychain Crafts, on Monday 12th August at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 6 and over. 50p
* Family Board Games, on Monday 19th August at 2.00-4.00pm. For ages 4 and over. No booking required
* Scribblebots, on Friday 23rd August at 10.30-11.30am. For ages 7 and over. £2.50
* Minibeasts Crafts, on Friday 30th August at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 4 and over. 50p. No booking required
*Disley Library:*
* Lego Spike, sessions at 2:15-3:30pm OR 4.15-5.30pm on Thursday 1st August. Free
* Creative Craft. Drop in between 2.00pm and 5.30pm on Thursdays 8th, 15th and 29th August. £1.00 per craft. For ages 3 and over
* Speedy Spheros, sessions at 2:30-3:30pm OR 4.30-5.30pm on Thursday 22nd August. For ages 5 and over. Free
*Handforth Library:*
* Board Games Club, on Thursday 1st August at 12:00-4:00pm. Free, no booking required
* Book Folding, on Friday 9th August at 10:30- 1:30am. For ages 5 and over. Free
* Starting School Storytime, on Monday 12th August at 11:00-11:30am. Join us for a very special storytime especially for children starting school in September. Free, no booking required
* Drop-in Crafts, on Monday 12th August at 2:00-4:00pm. For ages 4 and over.
No booking required. 50p per craft
* Matilda Dance and Drama Workshop, on Thursday 15th August at 2:00-4:00pm. Join Cat from Noodle Performance Arts for fun dancing, drama and games based on the classic book and smash hit musical. For ages 5 and over. Free
* Silent Disco, on Thursday 22nd August at 2:30-3:30pm. For ages 5 and over. Free
* Family Rhymetime, on Saturday 31st August at 10:00-10:30am. Free, no booking required
*Holmes Chapel Library:*
* The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch story and craft, on Tuesday 6th August at 2.00-3.00pm. For ages 5 and over. £2.00 per child
* Seashell Jewellery Workshop, on Tuesday 13th August at 2.00-3.00pm. For ages 5 and over. £2.00 per child
* LEGO Spike, on Friday 23rd August at 10.00-11.00am. For ages 7 and over. Free
* Circus Crafts, on Tuesday 27th August at 2.00-4.00pm. Free, and no booking required
*Knutsford Library:*
* Three Little Pigs Puppets and Crafts, on Tuesday 6th August at 10.30-11.30am. All ages welcome. Free, and no booking required
* Superheroes Book Club and Mask Making, on Friday 16th August at 2.30-3.30pm. £2.00 to pay on the day
* Finger Knit a Colourful Snake, on Friday 23rd August at 2.30-3.30pm. £2.00 to pay on the day
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*Macclesfield Library:*
* Summer Crafts, on Thursday 1st August at 2:00-5:00pm. £2.50 per pack, while stocks last. For ages 4 and over
* Fun and Games, on Thursday 8th August at 2:00-5:00pm. Free, and no booking required
* Summertime Stories and Songs, on Tuesday 13th August at 10:15-10:45am. Suitable for pre-school children and their families. Free, and no booking required
* Starting School Storytime, on Tuesday 20th August at 10:15-10:45am. Join us for a special edition of our stories and songs with stories all about starting school. Free, and no booking required
*Middlewich Library:*
* Meet a Therapy Dog, on Tuesday 6th August at 11:00-12:00pm. Free, and no booking required
* Morsbags, on Thursday 8th August at 3:00-4:00pm. Make a bag using one of our Singer sewing machines. £2.00. For ages 8 and over
* LEGO Make and Take, on Tuesday 13th August at 11:30-12:30pm. £2.00
* LEGO Spike, on Monday 19th August at 11:30-12:30pm. For ages 7 and over. Free
* Junk Modelling, on Saturday 24th August at 10:00-12:00pm. Free, and no booking required
*Poynton Library:*
* Meet the Police, on Monday 5th August at 10:30-12:00pm. Have your fingerprints taken, try on Police uniform, see inside a Police Car!
Free, and no booking required
* Makey Makey, on Tuesday 6th August. Can you play the fruit and veg piano? Drop in for a slot between 2.30 and 4.30pm. Free
* Papercraft Mobile Making, on Monday 12th August at 10:30-12:00pm. For school age children. Tickets £2.50 per child
* LEGO Holiday Special, on Monday 19th August at 10:30-12:00pm. With Duplo for the little ones. Tickets £1.00 per child. No booking required
*Sandbach Library*:
* Meet Nancy the Therapy Dog and take home a fun craft, on Friday 2nd August at 11:00-12:00pm. Free, and no booking required
* Family Fun Board Games, on Thursday 8th August at 10:30-12:30pm. Free, and no booking required
* Creative Crafts, on Friday 16th August at 11:00-11:45am. 50p per child. No booking required
* LEGO Spike, on Wednesday 21st August at 2:00-2:45pm. Free
* Summer Crafts and Badgemaking, on Tuesday 27th August at 12:00-4:00pm. 50p per child
*Wilmslow Library*:
* Marvellous Makers Craft Session, on Wednesday 7th August at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 4 and over. 50p per child
* Junk Modelling, on Tuesday 13th August at 2.00-3.00pm. For ages 4 and over. 50p per child
* Marvellous Makers Craft Session, on Thursday 29th August at 11.00-12.00 noon. For ages 4 and over. 50p per child
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Please note that our summer holiday events are very popular, so you may need to book in advance, unless otherwise stated. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Contact the library for full details of any of these events, and to book a place.
Any changes to advertised events will appear on the library's website and Facebook.
*Click here for library contact details* [
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Can't see your library in the list?
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Don't worry if your library isn't listed. There are plenty more events to come.
Just keep an eye on your library's Facebook or web page for details.
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Holiday activity timetable
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These holiday events are in addition to our regular children's activities that run throughout the year, like Stories and Songs, Baby Bounce, Rhymetime and LEGO Club.
However, some of our regular pre-school children's activities do take a break over the summer holidays. You can see which sessions are affected on our website.
*Click here to see our pre-school activities timetable* [
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Happiness challenge
library happiness challenge
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in last month's happiness challenge.
It was wonderful to read your lovely comments and hear how your library makes you feel happier.
We hope to see you soon!
We always welcome feedback about our services. If you have enjoyed this newsletter or have any suggestions for improvement, please send us an email to *libraries@cheshiresharedservices.gov.uk.
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