The Easter Holiday is almost here – two whole weeks of no school!
It can be tough to keep the children happy and avoid that dreaded boredom! If you’re looking for things to do and days out without spending a fortune trips to the library could be just what you’re after.
Not only do we have chapter books, funny books, adventure books, picture books, graphic novels, joke books, search-and-find books and so much more that you can borrow for FREE!
Try MicroBIT kits – minicomputers that you can borrow, take home and use for coding.
Borrow an audiobook or eAudiobook and listen to stories in the car, on the move or before bed.
Most regular activities and groups, such as rhymetime, storytime, construction club and regular craft sessions, continues to run during the half-term – check with your local library for more information.
Come into your local library and find out what else you can borrow and why not combine your visit with one of the amazing activities taking place!
Makery on the Move!
There will be some exciting stop motion animation workshops for children age 8-11! They will get the chance to create digital stories using fun characters and effects, putting their imagination and creativity to the test whilst learning new skills and making friends.
Easter Fun at Lee-on-the-Solent Library
Come and enjoy the Easter fun with stories, crafts and musical activity Tuesday 9 April, 10.15am-11.15am
Suitable for ages 4 to 10. Free tickets available in advance in the library.
Spring Crafts at Hythe Library
Tuesday 9 April 10am-12pm
Join us for crafting fun this Spring.
Drop in session suitable for pre-school and above.
Spring crafts at Winchester Discovery Centre
Craft sessions for children 8-18 April (excluding Sundays) 10am- 4pm.
Come along and make a spring crafts. Children must be supervised by an Adult at all times. No need to book, just turn up!
We are Going on a Bear Hunt at Lymington Library
Tuesday 9 April 10am – 4pm
Come and join us for some fun activities themed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the much loved children’s book ‘We are Going on a Bear Hunt’.No need to book, just turn up!
Parents / carers must remain in the library.
Drama4all at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Wednesday 10 April
10.30am-11.00am or 11.15am-11.45am
Tickets £3
For ages 4-8
Each workshop is led by an experienced actor/drama teacher appearing in role as Peter Pan. Using drama, dance and singing, the children will be trained up as ‘Mermaids and Pirates’ and be taken on a thrilling voyage to Neverland where they rescue the treasure from Captain Hook, all whilst meeting some of J.M.Barrie’s much loved characters on the way.“Have fun,” said Peter Pan and that’s exactly what your classes will do with these creative learning workshops. These workshops are ideal as an introduction to the performing arts or as a fun treat during the school term.
Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Parents/carers must remain in the library throughout.
Eggstravaganza Crafts at Romsey Library
Children’s Easter Crafts Saturday 13 April 10am-2pm
Eggstravaganza Easter themed crafts, free drop-in session.
Parents/carers to stay
Muddypuddle Children’s Clay Workshop at Winchester Discovery Centre 
Saturday 13 April, 10am, tickets £5
Contact the library for the finish time of this event.
Muddypuddle Pottery presents a specially Easter-themed workshop inspired by a popular children’s book! For ages 6+. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Easter Craft Activity at Bordon Library
Come and join in with our Easter Craft Activity on Saturday 13 April, 10am – 21pm. Suitable for children of all ages.
Parents/carers to stay and join in the fun.
We will be holding an Easter Egg hunt in the library all week. The Easter Bunny has hidden some special eggs in the Children’s library, find them to win a prize. For more information contact the library.
Easter Crafts at Hythe LibraryEaster crafting fun!
Drop in sessions Thursday 18 April 10 am – 12pm
Join us for some creative Easter crafting fun.
Suitable for Pre-school and above.
Parents/carers must remain in the library through out.
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