3,2,1 … BLAST OFF! Join best-selling author/illustrator Kate Pankhurst to meet the shining star of her latest book We Are All Astronauts – young astronaut in training, Luna Scope. Dive into the Milky Way with Luna as she discovers exactly what it takes to become a space explorer. A session fizzing with space facts, female pioneers of space travel, dressing up and drawing.

Suitable for 4-10 year olds. Booking essential – contact the library direct.

Sat 21st October 11am Keighley Library 

Sat 21st October 2pm Shipley Library 

Join Robin Simpson for another amazing storytelling show on this inspirational journey from the Big-Bang to the present day, stopping off from time to time to learn some facts that will blow your mind! Spark your curiosity about the wonderful world we live in. Full of family-friendly fun, quirky quizzes, and lots of audience interaction, this performance is sure to be a workout for the body and brain with active games alongside Robin’s spectacular storytelling skills.  

Suitable for 4-8 year olds. Booking essential – contact library direct.

‘Wangari’s Trees of Peace’ with Mud Pie Arts

Have you heard of Kenya’s ‘Mama Miti’, The Mother of the Trees? Be inspired by the true story of a village girl who grew up to lead women to plant millions of trees in Africa. In troubled times, Wangari Maathai faced many dangers and went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Join Jenna for an interactive storytelling session based on the beautiful book by Jeanette Winters. Help Wangari defend the city’s park from the bulldozers. Learn about the many ways trees help us all. Try your hand at leaf identification. Take a seed home and give three cheers for the incredible Wangari Maathai!

Suitable for 5-11 years. Not suitable for under fives. Limited spaces. Booking essential - contact library direct.

Join us for story time where we will be dipping into "We Are All Astronauts" by the inspiring author & illustrator Kate Pankhurst and help us decorate our library rockets to the stars!

Suitable for 0-8 year olds. Booking essential – contact the library direct.

Sat 21^st Oct - 11am – Wibsey Library

Join us for story time where we will be reading Olympic Champion Mo Farrah's book "Ready Steady Mo" and creating some crafty activities to make and do.

Suitable for 0-8 year olds. Booking essential – contact library direct.

Join us for story time where we will be reading Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones and enjoying space themed crafts!

Weds 25th Oct  10.30am - 11.15am - Silsden Library. All ages. No booking required.

Thurs 26th Oct  12noon - 1pm - Great Horton Library. 0-8 year olds. Booking essential - contact library direct.

Fri 27th Oct - 10.30am - Wyke Library

Join us for story time where we will be reading "Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders" by the inspiring author & illustrator Kate Pankhurst and take part in our volcano making workshop.  We're making shadow puppets too!

0-8 year olds. Booking essential - contact library direct.

Thurs 26th Oct 2pm - 4pm - Menston Library

Check out our friendly inclusive Scrabble group for all abilities, everyone welcome. All ages. Booking essential - contact library direct.

Bolling Hall Library & Museum sets the scene for our spooky stories with book characters coming alive for the day.  Storytelling all day long with Bolling Hall library volunteers, Halloween Hyacinths bulb planting pots to take home decorated in a spooky style; magical face painting with Fairies Wardrobe; Bradford Stories Bus will be in the museum gardens – travelling more than 3,000 miles from New York, the bright yellow bus promotes community literacies by encouraging families to express themselves and tell their own stories!
Refreshments to buy in the 16th century Cold Kitchen (samosas and cake!).

Suitable for early years and above. Drop in.

Knit and Natter

Come and join one of our informal and friendly Knit & Natter group.  From beginners to experts everyone is welcome, be inspired to bring along your latest knitting, crochet or needlework, no need to book. All ages.

Mon 23rd Oct 10am - 11am Wibsey Library

Mon 23rd Oct 1.30pm - 4pm Laisterdyke Library

Weds 25th Oct 1pm - 3pm Keighley Library

Play and Learn

Tues 24th Oct 1pm - 2pm - Eccleshill Library

Meet other parent/carers/grandparents at our Play and Learn session.  Group led by the Early Years Alliance.

Suitable for under 5s and their parents/carers. No booking required.

Duplo Play Session

Come and play and learn with our fantastic Duplo sets in the library.  All ages welcome.  No booking required.                     

Weds 25th Oct 11am - 12noon Keighley Library

Thurs 26th Oct  9am - 11am Eccleshill Library