Reading & Libraries
Author event: Louise Beech/Swanson
Join Louise Beech author of nine novels and a memoir, Eighteen Seconds (2023) for a talk about her …
Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers.
Our libraries are the perfect space to spend quality time with your little one. Enjoy singing and rhymes in fun sessions led by our friendly and welcoming staff. Wanting more? Visit our page here to continue the fun at home with some of our favourite rhymes.
Take advantage of this fabulous opportunity to share rhymes new and old, introduce your child to the library environment, and meet other parents too!
Sessions last about 30 minutes and are completely free.
Find a session near you!
| Library | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | Every Tuesday & every Thursday (term time only) | 10.30am - 11am |
| Balderton | Thursdays (term time only) | 2.30pm - 3pm |
| Beeston | Every Wednesday & every Friday (Friday - under 1's) | 11am - 11.30am |
| Bilsthorpe | Every Wednesday | 11am - 11.30am, followed by Stay and Play |
| Bircotes | Every Tuesday | 9.30am-10am |
| Bingham | Every Wednesday and Friday (term time only). | 10am-10.30am |
| Blidworth | Every Friday | 9.30am - 10am |
| Burton Joyce | Every Wednesday | 10.30am - 11am |
| Calverton | Every Monday | 10am - 10.30am |
| Carlton | Every Tuesday | 10am - 10.30am |
| Cotgrave | Every Tuesday (term-time only) | 2.30pm - 3pm |
| East Leake | Every Monday | 2:30-3pm |
| Eastwood | Every Thursday | 10am - 10:30am |
| Edwinstowe | Every Friday (term time only). | 2pm - 2.30pm |
| Forest Town | Thursdays: Tuneful Tots 1 year (term time only); Thursdays: Rockers and Rollers under 1s (term time only) | Tuneful Tots: 9.45am - 10.15am; Rockers and Rollers: 10:45-11:15am |
| Hucknall | Every Monday & Thursday. | Mondays 10am - 10:30am; Thursdays 11am - 11:30am |
| Keyworth | Every Tuesday | 11am to 11.30am |
| Kimberley | Every Monday (term time only) | 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | Every Monday and Friday | 10.30am - 11am |
| Ladybrook | Every Thursday | 10am - 10:30am |
| Mansfield Central | Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - Wednesdays' sessions for under ones. | 10am - 10.30am |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | Every Monday (under 1s only) and Friday (Under 5s). Term time only | 10am - 10.30am |
| Newark | Mondays and Fridays (term time only) | 10.00 - 10.30am |
| Ollerton | Every Friday (term time only). | 2 - 2.30pm |
| Radcliffe on Trent | Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Places are limited so booking is essential and can be done so by contacting the library directly. | 10:30am |
| Ravenshead | Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month | 10.30am - 11am |
| Retford | Every Wednesday and Friday | 10-10.30am |
| Ruddington | Alternate Tuesdays excluding school holidays. Check with the library for upcoming dates. | 10.30-11am |
| Southwell | Mondays | 9:30-10am |
| Stapleford | Every Thursday | 11.15am - 11.45am |
| Sutton-in-Ashfield | Every Monday (under 1s) & every Tuesday and Wednesday (under 5s) | Monday 10.15am -10.45am; Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 10.30am |
| Toton | Every Wednesday during term time only. | 10.30am - 11am |
| West Bridgford | Every Tuesday and twice Friday (term time only). Adults only will require a free ticket - tickets available from the helpdesk 15 minutes before the session commences. | Tuesday 10am to 10.30am; Friday 10am to 10.30am and 11am to 11.30am |
| Warsop | Tuesdays | 10-10:30am (Babies); 11-11:30am (Toddlers) |
| Worksop | Every Monday and Friday during term time only. | Monday 10 - 10.30am; Friday 2pm to 2.30pm |
