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Offering vibrant creative and cultural opportunities to children and families across Gloucestershire, to enrich literacy and storytelling experiences for all ages.

 

Library Littles 

Step into the enchanting world of Library Littles! 

Located in 30 library sites, Library Littles offers a magical space for early years children and their guardians to delight in reading, sensory play, and song. 

Designed to support early language development and pre-literacy skills, Library Littles focuses on a relaxed ‘learning through play’ approach, fostering opportunities for children to express themselves creatively and imaginatively.  

What to Expect:   

  • Interactive storytelling with our Library Assistants  
  • A range of toys and equipment for your child to explore and interact with  
  • Exciting themes such as ‘Under the Sea’, ‘Out in Space’ and ‘Jungle Safari’, changing every month  
  • Bi-weekly or monthly sessions depending on location

 

This project has been supported by the GCC Early Years Team. 

Discover a Library Little event near you . Event sessions and information about booking coming soon!

 

Family Festival 

Dive into a world of Fairytales and Fantasy at the Family Festival 2024.  

Join us in Matson, Hesters Way, Oakley, Cinderford and Dursley for a day of fun and excitement this October Half Term. Each location will host a festival day at welcoming venues like children and family centres, community centres, or school sites. 

Enjoy a variety of creative activities, including: 

  • Theatre performances 
  • Music sessions 
  • Arts and crafts 
  • Storytelling 
  • LEGO play 
  • Sensory play 
  • Science activities 

 

Bring the whole family and let your imagination run wild with us. Events Programme coming soon! 

 

Gloucestershire Family Festival

Children & Families

Fairford (FD)
Monday 16 September 2024
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Nailsworth (NH)
Monday 16 September 2024
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Up Hatherley (HY)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Hesters Way (HW)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Quedgeley (QY)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Cirencester (CR)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Newent (NT)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Wotton (WN)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Moreton (MO)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Gloucester (GL)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Newent (NT)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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Dursley (DY)
Tuesday 17 September 2024
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