Beeston Library

Library led events & groups

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Wednesday

11-11:30 AM

For Under 3s

Our Rattle, Rhyme and Roll sessions are relaxed, friendly rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers. 

They are a chance for you to have fun, share rhymes and songs with your child, and meet other parents.

Sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Baby Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Friday

11-11:30 AM

Rattle, Rhyme and Roll for under 1's.

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Storyhullabaloo

Runs monthly on a Saturday - check with the library for dates

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Storyhullabaloo sessions are relaxed, interactive story and rhyme sessions for under fives and their parents and carers. 


Babies and young children love stories, songs and rhymes. These, fun and friendly sessions are a great way to help build a love of books and find new stories to share together.


All sessions last about 30 minutes and are free.

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Job Club

Every Tuesday

10 AM to 12:30 PM

It’s free and no booking is required

Are you are looking for work?

We can help with your CV or interview skills

We give friendly help and advice.

We can also help with universal credit claims.

Or just come and search at your own pace.

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Paper Crane Poets

Every third Tuesday of the month

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Contact Paper Cranes directly for more information: papercranepoets@gmail.com

Local poets Chris McLoughlin and Leanne Moden invites poets at all stages and abilities to join them for a series of fun and friendly workshops.

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Places of Welcome

Every Friday

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Free refreshments.

Drop in for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out, share your skills or just have a drink and relax. Everyone welcome!
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Drop in and Draw (for adults)

Every Thursday

10am to 12pm

Free. Some materials provided, new still life subject each month.

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Lego Club

Every Saturday

10.30am-12pm

Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

Make new friends and enjoy building your own designs – what will you create?
We provide the Lego, just bring your imagination!

For ages 4+, adult supervision required. 
Not suitable for under 4 due to small parts.

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ESOL Conversation Group

Every Friday

11am - 12pm

This regular group is aimed at customers that would like to improve their English if English is their second language. No booking required. Free refreshments.

This regular group is aimed at customers that would like to improve their English if English is their second language.

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Knit and Natter

Every Wednesday

10am to 12pm

A friendly, open group for adults to knit, chat and have refreshments together.  Meeting weekly, small charge for refreshments.

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Little Creatives

Second Tuesday of the month

10am or 11.15am

Book online at inspireculture.org.uk/LittleCreatives

Help your little one to unleash their creative imagination and develop new skills with the help of our professional artists. The Little Creatives workshop programme is continually evolving, and you can expect a different experience with each artist in the team. Come and share in the active, playful, and sometimes messy fun! 

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