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Enjoy May half-term 2024 at your local library

Enjoy crafts, author visits and more for the whole family

We've got fun events and activities for all the family in the warm welcome of your local library this May half-term! Enjoy a variety of craft sessions, author visits and more.

Unless otherwise stated, events are suitable for all under 11s, free of charge with no booking required. Find out what's on at your local library below!

*In the case of bad weather, some events may be postponed or cancelled. Keep up to date with service disruptions and changes across Inspire here*

Can't see any events near you? We're still adding to this page, so check back soon for more listings, or ask at your local library for more information!

Library Event title Date and time Description
Arnold Make your own mini bug Thursday 30 May, 11am - 11:45am Make your own mini bug to take home!
Beeston Board Games afternoon Tuesday 28 May, 1:30pm - 4:30pm From mousetrap to backgammon, come and join us for an afternoon of fun.
Pokémon Card Swap Wednesday 29 May, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Bring your cards to swap with other players! Build up your desk or complete a set. Under 12's to be accompanied by an adult.
Bingham Rainbow Cloud Craft Saturday 25, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 May during normal opening hours (while stocks last)
Minibeast Finger Puppets Thursday 30, Friday 31 May and Saturday 1 June during normal opening hours (whole stocks last)
Burton Joyce Make a crafty snail Friday 31 May, 10:30am - 12:30pm Make a very well behaved snail to take home - this crafty snail won't eat up your garden!
Eastwood Relaxed film screening: Wonka Thursday 30 May, 10am Immerse yourself in a world of pure imagination and leave with a smile on your face. Suitable for all but particularly neurodiverse families. £1 per ticket, booking advised.
Giant games Tuesday 28 May, 9am - 1pm
Friday 31 May, 9am - 2pm
Saturday 1 June, 9am - 1pm 		Come and join us for some giant games fun!
Edwinstowe Delightful dogs Friday 31 May, 10am - 12pm Enjoy some dog-inspired crafts to take away with you!
Forest Town Robot cupcakes Thursday 30 May, 3pm - 4pm Make your robot cupcake using a range of shapes! Adult supervision required, materials provided. Booking required, contact the library for info.
Our library's 60th birthday celebration! Thursday 30 May, 10:30am - 4:30pm Join us for a day of celebration! We welcome you for tea, cake and a quiz as we turn 60 years old. Take a look back in time, reminisce and meet friends new and old. Includes plenty of activities for children too.
Huthwaite Finger Skateboard Craft Thursday 30 May Design your own skateboard and show off your cool fingerboarding tricks!
Kirkby in Ashfield Sunflower Planting and playing Wednesday 29 May, 1pm - 3pm and Thursday 30 May, 10am - 12pm Bring back your sunflower seedlings from Easter and plant them in our library garden! Maybe you could win a prize for the tallest or widest sunflower in our garden... Don't worry if you didn't start a seedling, there's tons of giant games and crafts available too!
Ladybrook Elmer Mask Craft Thursday 30 May, 11am - 12pm Celebrate 35 years of Elmer with us by making your own Elmer mask! Free of charge - no booking requiired!
Mansfield Drum and Dance! A Taster Session of Rhythm and Expression Saturday 1 June, 10.30am Join Community Arts Practitioners Janet and Jude for a taster of good mood-boosting fun through drumming and dance. Just drop in between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
Mansfield Woodhouse Snazzy Snails Tuesday 28 May, 10am - 4pm Come and make a snail best friend! Decorate their shell with shapes and colours.
Mapperley Half-term crafts Tuesday 28 May, 10:30am - 12pm All welcome!
Skegby and Stanton Hill Elmer Badge Making Saturday 25 May, 9:30am - 11am and Friday 31 May, 2pm - 3:30pm It's Elmer day! Elmer is celebrating its 35th birthday, so pop down and make a birthday badge to celebrate.
Sutton-in-Ashfield Rattle, Rhyme and Roll with a Special Minion
Visit! 		Wednesday 29 May, 10am - 11.30am It’s a minion extravaganza!
Join us for a fun-filled morning, with a special Rattle Rhyme & Roll
session from 10am, crafts for all ages AND a minion meet and greet from 10:30am!
Superhero Mask Making! Saturday 15 June, 11am - 12pm Design your own Superhero mask for your superdad this father’s day! Come along dressed as your favourite super hero and a special prize could be yours!
Free - no need to book!
Sutton-on-Trent I Am a Writer: Writing Workshops Friday 31 May, 2pm Join writer Pippa Hennessy for a free creative writing workshop where you can explore your creativity and share stories in a relaxed environment.
Warsop Make your own Elmer Tuesday 28 May, 10am - 4:30pm Be bright, colourful and unique by creating your very own Elmer. Come along and show us your creativity!
West Bridgford Footpads, Kings and Highwaymen Tuesday 28 May, 2pm Discover stories of horrific battles, the haunts of highwaymen, sites of murder and much more at this interesting heritage talk for adults. £3 per ticket.
Worksop Half-term fun Thursday 30 May, 11am - 12pm Join us for some fun crafts!

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