Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre

Library led events & groups

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Gardening Sessions

Tuesdays - every 2 weeks

10am to 12pm

11th March, 25th March, 8th April, 22nd April 2025

Would you like to lend a hand and meet people whilst enjoying your library’s community garden?  All welcome.

Drop in and join us.  No experience necessary.  Tea and coffee break included.

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Rattle, Rhyme and Roll

Every Monday and Friday

10.30-11 AM

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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Children's Reading Group

4th Tuesday of the month

3.45 - 4.15 PM

Junior Bookworms - For children aged 7-11 years old
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Children's Reading Group

2nd Tuesday of the month

3.45 - 4.15 PM

Little Bookworms - For children aged 5-7 years old
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Open Reading Group

Second Tuesday of every month

2-3 PM

Meet and discuss books on a chosen theme. 

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Reading Group: Crime

Last Friday of the month

11 AM - 12 PM

Kirkby Crime Readers Group.

Discuss this month's chosen crime novel.

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Little Creatives

First Thursday of the month

10am and 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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Places of Welcome

Every Wednesday

10 - 11.30 AM

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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Crafty Chat

Every First and Third Friday of the month

10 AM - 12 PM


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Children’s Craft

Every 3rd Saturday of the month

10am - 12pm

Crafts, books and colouring based around a different theme each month. Starting Saturday 21 September 2024.

Drop by with the children to enjoy simple craft activities.

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Autism-friendly Family Space

Every other Thursday

3.30-4.30pm

28th November, 12th December 2024, 9th January, 23rd January, 6th February, 20th February, 6th March, 20th March 2025.

An opportunity for families with autistic children to relax in the library together. Spend time amongst the books in the children’s library and find toys and sensory activities in the upstairs meeting room. Drinks and biscuits provided.

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Community Jigsaw

Ongoing

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Ancestry and Family History session

Every Wednesday

2pm to 4pm

Drop in session with our Ancestry volunteer
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Lego Club

Every 4th Friday of the month

10am to 12pm

Suitable for ages 5+ with a parent

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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