We have a fantastic range of free children's activities available across all our libraries this summer!
Summer Reading Challenge
 The Marvellous Makers logo - showing a group of children playing and being creative outdoors.
The Summer Reading Challenge is all about reading for fun! Each year, we set a challenge for children to read six books of their choice over the summer holidays.
Children can read anything they like - audio books, e-books, fiction, non-fiction, comics, joke books, poetry books, graphic novels…it all counts!
After every two books, children receive a free set of scratch'n'sniff stickers, and all children who complete the challenge will receive a medal and a certificate.
To sign up, please ask at your local library.
We also have lots of summer activities based around this year's theme of "Marvellous Makers" - read on for more details!
 A picture of a sausage dog wearing glasses and an orange tie, sitting at a desk in front of a computer and an orange telephone
Join children’s author Terrie Chilvers, author of "Michael: The Amazing Mind-Reading Sausage Dog". Terrie will read from her book, followed by a creative workshop where children will get the chance to create their own superstar animals.
Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.
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Highfield Library: Wednesday 21st August, 11.00am-12.15pm
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Woodseats Library: Wednesday 21st August, 2.30pm-3.45pm
Booking is essential: please contact your local library.
 Be inspired by your favourite stories in these fantastic art workshops! Suitable for children aged 7-12 years.
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Parson Cross Library: Friday 9th August, 10.30am-12.30pm.
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Firth Park Library: Friday 9th August, 2.00-4.00pm.
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Highfield Library: Monday 12th August, 10.30am-12.30pm
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Hillsborough Library: Monday 12th August, 2.00-4.00pm.
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Crystal Peaks Library: Monday 19th August, 10.30am-12.30pm
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Manor Library: Monday 19th August, 2.00-4.00pm.
Booking is essential: please contact your local library.
Join Amazelab for a fun-filled craft workshop, suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Explore the library to find an old favourite or exciting new story, then transform it into a storyboard and diorama - a miniature model with three-dimensional figures.
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Central Children’s Library: Wednesday 31st July, 10.30am-12.30pm.
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Woodseats Library: Wednesday 31st July, 2.00-4.00pm.
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Chapeltown Library: Friday 2nd August, 10.30am-12.30pm.
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Darnall Library: Friday 2nd August, 2.00-4.00pm.
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Ecclesall Library: Monday 12th August, 10.30am-12.30pm.
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Stocksbridge Library: Monday 12th August, 2.00-4.00pm.
Booking is essential: please contact your local library.
 Have you ever wondered what sound looks like, how a rocket works, or what’s inside your body?
Cambridge Hands-On Science (CHaOS) is touring the UK this summer, with a team of friendly Cambridge students and hands-on experiments to answer these questions and many more!
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Manor Library: Monday 12th August, 11.00am-4.00pm.
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Hillsborough Library: Tuesday 13th August 11.00am-4.00pm.
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Central Children's Library: Wednesday 14th August, 11.00am 4.00pm.
No need to book, just drop in!
 A pelican crossing on a leafy street
Come and join the Road Safety Team for a fun filled and interactive activity! Suitable for children and families of all ages.
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Ecclesall Library: Tuesday 23rd July, 2.00-3.30pm.
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Parson Cross Library: Friday 26th July, 2.00-3.30 pm.
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Manor Library: Monday 29th July, 10.30am-12.00pm.
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Stocksbridge Library: Tuesday 30th July, 2.00-3.30pm.
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Central Children's Library: Monday 5th August, 2.00-3.30pm.
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Highfield Library: Wednesday 7th August, 10.30am-12.00pm.
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Woodseats Library: Tuesday 13th August, 2.00-3.30pm.
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Crystal Peaks Library: Wednesday 14th August, 2.00-3.30pm.
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Darnall Library: Tuesday 20th August, 10.30am-12.00pm.
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Firth Park Library: Wednesday 28th August, 2.00-3.30pm.
No need to book, just drop in!
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