In North Yorkshire, the Summer Reading Challenge will take place from Saturday 4 July 2026 to Saturday 12 September 2026.
Turn up the volume on reading this summer
This summer, North Yorkshire Libraries in partnership with The Reading Agency invites children to discover the joy of reading through Read to the Beat! - the music themed Summer Reading Challenge for 2026.
With a fantastic collection of books inspired by music from around the world, children can explore stories, poetry, graphic novels and non-fiction for all reading levels. Best of all, the books are free to borrow from your local library.
As part of the National Year of Reading, libraries are encouraging families to make reading part of their summer adventures. Children can sign up at the library or online, set their reading goals and enjoy rewards along the way.
Read to the Beat launches in North Yorkshire on Saturday 4 July. You will be able to find full details of over 250, often free, events on this page or on individual library Facebook pages.
Summer Reading Challenge events
Barlby library and community hub
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Musical story time and make your own band instrument
8 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Make and enjoy your own music. Different instruments will be made on the 8 August session.
Free event - no need to book
Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles!
7 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free event - no need to book
Musical micro:bits
22 August
10:30 am to 11:30am
Micro:bits - coding and music making.
Free event - no need to book
Bedale community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Read to the Beat craft party
12 August
12:30pm
Join us for a craft party.
Free event - no booking required
Bentham community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Lego club drop-in
10 August
1:30pm
Let your imagination run wild with our Lego challenge. Suitable for children aged five to 11.
Free, drop-in event
Record painting art workshop
11 August
2pm
Turn an old vinyl record into a fun, colourful piece of art. For children aged 5 to 11.
Free, drop-in event
Lego club drop-in
17 August and 24 August
1:30pm
Let your imagination run wild with our Lego challenge. Suitable for children aged 5 to 11.
Free, drop-in event
Junk modelling
25 August
2pm
Make your own junk musical instrument to take home. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free, drop-in event
Catterick community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge launch
4 July
10am to 1pm
Kickstart your summer of reading with games, activities and plenty of book-inspired fun.
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Musical craft session
13 August to 20 August
2pm
Get creative with a fantastic mix of music and recycling in this fun interactive craft session.
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Zoolab
20 August
2:30pm
'Cacophony of Chaos' - get up close with amazing animals in this wild and noisy interactive Zoolab experience exploring sounds, habitats and creatures from around the world.
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Colburn community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge launch
4 July
10am to 12 noon
Kick-start your summer of reading with games, activities and plenty of book-inspired fun as we launch this year's Summer Reading Challenge.
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Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles
13 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
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Zoolab
20 August
12 noon
Cacophony of Chaos'- get up close with amazing animals in this wild and noisy interactive Zoolab experience exploring sounds, habitats and creatures from around the world.
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Derwent Valley BRIDGE community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Launch event - author visit
4 July
3pm to 4pm
Author visit to celebrate start of the Summer Reading Challenge.
Free event
Kathy Seabrook fun music for under fives
6 August
For the under fives, but older siblings welcome.
£3 per family. Booking required
Rap school afternoon session
21 August
Free event - booking required
Easingwold community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Junk music with Chris Geeson creative clubs
8 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Turn that old junk into an awesome music machine. Suitable for ages 9 to 13.
Free event - booking required
CD animals with Chris Geeson creative clubs
14 August
10am to 12 noon
Use old discs and other scrap materials to make a fun animal face, cute crafty creature or scary monster. Suitable for ages 4 to 11.
Free drop-in event - allow for 30 minutes to complete your session
Making giant books with Chris Geeson creative clubs
26 August
10am to 11:30am
Create a giant book from scrap, card and paper. Base the cover detail on your favourite book or make up your own. Suitable for ages 6 to 13.
Free event - booking required
Eastfield More Than Books
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sensory garden and stories
12 August
10am to 3pm
Sensory activities. Will be moved to inside the library if the weather conditions are poor.
Free event - no booking required
Mini wormery making
7 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Activity delivered by North Yorkshire Rotters.
Free event - no booking required
Dance activity
7 August
10am to 11am
National Literacy Trust activity for Early Years.
Free event - no booking required
Movement inspired activity
7 August
11am to 1pm
National Literacy Trust activity for children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Rivers and seas story and craft
14 August
10am to 11am
National Literacy Trust activity for Early Years.
Free event - no booking required
Water themed literacy activities
14 August
11am to 1pm
National Literacy Trust activity for children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Craft session
20 August and 25 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for a musical craft session.
Free event - no booking required
Code a pillar
21 August
10:30am to 12 noon
Programming electronic toys to move.
Free event - no booking required
Games in the garden
28 August
10:30am to 12 noon
Playing a selection of board games. Will be moved inside if the weather conditions are poor.
Free event - no booking required
Badge making
4 September
10:30am to 12 noon
Making badges with a Summer Reading Challenge theme.
Free event - no booking required
Embsay-with-Eastby community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Little wizards story and craft
20 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join local author Sarah Jane Elliott who will be reading her brilliant children's book 'Little Wizards'. Afterwards have a go at creating a magical craft. For children aged 5 to 8.
Free event
Filey library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge launch
4 July
10:30am
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Free event
GROW Scarborough cress punk heads
12 August
2pm
Plant cress seeds to grow a punk head.
Free event
Matilda musical theatre workshop
15 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Learn part of the script, sing 'Revolting Children', and explore simple choreography and stage movement. Session ends with live mini performance. Suitable for ages 6 to 11.
£3 charge
The hungry caterpillar
22 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Under fives stories and rhymes.
Free event
Grassington hub and community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sound trail
4 July to 12 September
Collect a nature sound trail and see if you can hear all the sounds before the end of the summer. Complete the sound trail and you will be entered into a prize draw to win an annual pass to Ripon Museums.
Free event
Great Ayton Discovery Centre
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Kirkleatham animals
5 August to 5 September
10am to 12:30pm
Kirkleatham animal sanctuary will visit with a range of animals, such as snakes, spiders, ducks. Which one will make the most noise?
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Harrogate library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Library cinema
19 August
10am
Enjoy a family film at our pop-up library cinema. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 and their families.
Free event
Helmsley community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sock puppet craft with Chris Geeson creative clubs
25 August
10am to 12 noon
Turn an old sock into a puppet using scrap materials.
Free drop-in session
Ingleton Community Library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Lego Club drop-in
10 August
2pm
Come and get creative at our LEGO club. Let your imagination run wild with our LEGO challenge for children aged five to 11
Free event - no booking required
Record Painting Art Workshop
11 August
11am
Turn an old vinyl record into a fun, colourful piece of art. For children aged five to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Drumming Workshop with Ee Bah Gum
14 August
2:30pm to 4pm
A fun and exciting drum workshop for children aged seven to 11 led by community drum circle Ee Bah Drum.
Free event - booking required
Lego Club drop-in
17 August
2pm
Come and get creative at our LEGO club. Let your imagination run wild with our LEGO challenge for children aged five to 11
Free event - no booking required
Lego Club drop-in
24 August
1:30pm
Come and get creative at our LEGO club. Let your imagination run wild with our LEGO challenge for children aged five to 11
Free event - no booking required
Lego Club drop-in
27 August
2pm
Come and get creative at our LEGO club. Let your imagination run wild with our LEGO challenge for children aged five to 11
Free event - no booking required
Knaresborough library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Read to the Beat with Promoting Yorkshire Authors Group
12 August
10am to 12 noon
Join our local authors for a morning of stories and craft. Family friendly.
Free drop in event
Doodle day
25 August
10am to 4pm
Join us for a day of doodling! Family friendly.
Free drop in event
Lego day
1 September
10am to 4pm
Get creative at our library Lego day. Family friendly.
Free drop in event
Leyburn community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge launch and story time
4 July
10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge and get reading to the beat.
Free event - no booking required
Malton library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge launch
4 July
9:30am
Join us for the Summer Reading Challenge launch and have a go playing some instruments with the Swinton and District Excelsior Band.
Free event - no booking required
Liz Million event
11 August
10:30am
'Draw along' event with author and illustrator Liz Million. For children aged 4 to 11.
Boogie on down to the library and spend time with local dance school Kirkham Henry Performing Arts. For children aged 3 to 8.
Free event - no booking required
Music therapy
24 August
2:30pm
Join North Yorkshire Music Therapy for a fun music session. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Junk modelling session
28 August
10:30am to 12noon
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free event
Mashamshire community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sound trail
4 July to 12 September
Collect a nature sound trail and see if you can hear all the sounds before the end of the summer. Complete the sound trail and you will be entered into a prize draw to win an annual pass to Ripon Museums.
Collect a free bag full of musical craft and activities to enjoy over the summer and help us decorate our Mobile library with musical bunting.
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Brimham Rocks story time
19 August
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Story time taking place at Brimham Rocks.
Free event - no booking required
Nidderdale Plus community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sound trail
4 July to 12 September
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Collect a nature sound trail and see if you can hear all the sounds before the end of the summer. Complete the sound trail and you will be entered into a prize draw to win an annual pass to Ripon Museums.
Free event
Try an instrument with Summerbridge and Dacre Silver Band
7 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Come down and try an instrument with the Summerbridge and Dacre Silver Band.
Free event - booking essential
Vinyl painting craft
24 August
3pm to 4pm
Turn old records into colourful works of art - perfect for young artists!
A craft session for children aged up to 11 years. Join us to decorate musical notes with colours, shapes and glitter to create bunting that will be strung in the junior library throughout the Summer Reading Challenge.
Free, drop-in event
Rap workshop
12 August
10am to 12 noon
Have fun with Rapper, Rob Bradley (aka Jack Flash). Watch a live freestyle rap performance, explore how to find rhymes and to rap on the beat. Finally, inspired by your favourite books, perform your own rap on the mic.
Cost: £3 per person. Booking required
Matilda the musical workshop
19 August
10am to 12 noon
Children will learn part of the script, sing 'Revolting Children,' and explore simple choreography and stage movement. The session ends with a lively mini performance, giving everyone a chance to shine and celebrate their creativity. For children aged 6 to 11.
Free event but booking is required.
Storytime and crafts at the Secret Garden (behind Northallerton High Street)
26 August
10:30am
Join us in the beautiful Secret Garden for an open-air story time and crafts. For children aged up to eight years.
Free event
Themed story times
Fridays
10am
Musical story times themed to link into 'Read to the Beat', with craft activities to follow.
Free event - no booking required
Storytime and crafts takes place at the Secret Garden which is located at 178 High Street, Secret, Northallerton, DL7 8JZ.
Norton HIVE community hub
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Harminis
12 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Join Kate from Harminis for a special music and movement session. Play, sing, and learn in the magical world of Harminis. For children aged 4 to 7. Spaces are limited.
The session introduces young audiences to the beautiful sounds of the harp through lively music and storytelling. Join harpist John Dalton and storyteller Dorothy Marlen for a unique blend of stories and songs. Spaces are limited.
Join local police officer PC Gill for a morning of stories and activities.
Free event - no booking required
Pickering library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Monday fun club
20 July to 24 August
10am to 11:30am
Creative activities every Monday through the holidays. Different activity every week from designing a bookmark, colouring suncatchers to creating a supersized Pickering-on-Sea artwork. Seaside-themed Lego competition with prizes on 24 August. Programme available on our library Facebook page or posters in library.
Free event
Tuesday board game club
21 July to 25 August
10:30am to 12 noon
Learn to play different board games each week. Suitable for 7 to 14 year olds.
Free event - no booking required
Matilda the musical workshop
20 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Learn part of the script, sing 'Revolting Children', and explore simple choreography and stage movement. Session ends with live mini performance. Suitable for ages 6 to 11.
Free event - booking required
Richmond community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Read to the Beat
11 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Craft session.
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Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles
11 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
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Rap workshop
12 August
2pm to 4pm
Indoor activity.
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Zoolab
20 August
10:15am to 11:30am
Cacophony of Chaos'- get up close with amazing animals in this wild and noisy interactive Zoolab experience exploring sounds, habitats and creatures from around the world.
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Ripon library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sound trail
4 July to 12 September
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Collect a nature sound trail and see if you can hear all the sounds before the end of the summer. Complete the sound trail and you will be entered into a prize draw to win an annual pass to Ripon Museums.
Free event
Bug-fest story time at Ripon Walled Garden
26 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
Enjoy stories, explore books, and discover the fascinating world of bugs - perfect for little nature lovers!
Free event - no booking required. Ripon Walled Garden is located at Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN.
Storytime at Fountains Abbey
7 August, 14 August, 28 August and 4 September
10:30am to 12:30pm
Join us among the ruins and green spaces for stories, imagination, and a little library adventure in the fresh air!
Entry fee to Fountains Abbey required. Fountains Abbey is located at Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY.
Fancy dress disco
6 August
5pm to 6:30pm
Whether you are a bookworm or a big dance fan, get your party shoes on and come along, read and dance to the beat.
Free event - booking required
Songs and story time at the Workhouse Museum
10 August
11am to 12 noon
Read to the Beat! Join us in the Workhouse Museum Gardens in Ripon for a fun-filled hour of stories and songs.
Free event - booking required at Ripon library
Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles
12 August
2pm to 3 pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free event - booking required
Sing along film showing of Matilda the Musical
20 August
Show starts at 11am until 1pm
Step into a world of courage, cleverness and catchy tunes. Special library screening - the perfect mix of books, bravery and brilliant music! Film rating:PG
Free event - booking required
Song writing workshop
27 August
10:30am to 12:30pm
A fun chance to turn your ideas into your very own song - no experience needed. Perfect for ages 9 to 12.
Free event - booking required
Scarborough library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Free film Friday
7 August
1:30pm
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Free, drop-in event
Make your very own didgeridoo
8 August
10am to 12 noon
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Free, drop-in event
Liz Million author event and workshop
11 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
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Free event - booking required
National Deaf Children's Society family story time session
12 August
10:30am to 11:30am
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Free, drop-in event
Free film Friday
14 August
1:30pm
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Free, drop-in event
Make your own musical instrument
17 August
2pm to 3pm
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Free, drop-in event
Free film Friday
21 August
1:30pm
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Free, drop-in event
Story time
24 August
10:30am
'Where the Wild things Are' story time with the Music Therapy Centre.
Free event - booking required
Carnival crafts
26 August
10:30am to 12 noon
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Free, drop-in event
Free film Friday
28 August
1:30pm
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Free, drop-in event
Selby library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Summer Reading Challenge activity treasure hunt
18 July to 5 September
Available during opening hours.
Set off on a mini adventure around the library with our fun-filled treasure trail. Search high and low to uncover hidden clues and complete playful challenges along the way. Every completed entry will be entered into our end-of-summer prize draw to win a mystery prize.
Free drop-in event
Lego club stay and play
13 August
10am to 12 noon
Get creative this summer with our relaxed Lego stay-and-play sessions. Build, design, and imagine at your own pace - whether you pop in for 30 minutes or stay for the whole session. Take on one of our mystery challenges from the jar and see what you can create! Self-guided activity for all young builders.
Free event
Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles
7 August
10:30am 12noon
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free, drop-in event
Selby Camera Club exhibition
15 August to 27 August
Available during opening hours.
In partnership with Selby Camera Club, this year's exhibition focuses on a special musical theme to celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge, capturing the spirit of sound, rhythm, and performance through the lens. From striking images to creative interpretations, there’s something to inspire visitors of all ages.
Free, drop-in event
Matilda musical workshop
17 August
1pm to 3pm
Step into the magical world of Matilda in this exciting theatre and dance workshop. Young performers will learn iconic routines including the brilliant 'Revolting Children', try out simple choreography, and explore script-reading. Perfect for anyone who loves to sing, dance, act - or just wants to give it a try.
Get creative this summer with our relaxed Lego stay-and-play sessions. Build, design, and imagine at your own pace - whether you pop in for 30 minutes or stay for the whole session. Take on one of our mystery challenges from the jar and see what you can create! Self-guided activity for all young builders.
Free event
Settle community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Lego robotics - Prepare Robo
7 August
10:30am and 2:30pm
Design and build your own functional robot with experts from Prepare Robo. For children aged 8 to 11.
Free event - booking essential
Creative dance workshop - Ludus Dance
12 August
2pm
Join Ludus Dance and celebrate 'Read to the Beat!' using dance, play and games to explore reading. For children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - booking essential
Singing for fun - Cate Holland
19 August
2pm
Come along to our informal, fun singing workshop.
Free event - booking essential
Record painting art workshop
26 August
2pm
Turn an old vinyl record into a fun, colourful piece of art. For children aged 5 to 11.
Free vent - booking essential
Sherburn and villages community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Pop up percussion performance time in Pocket Park
10 August and 24 August
11am to 11:30am
Come and use the equipment to devise your own musical compositions and dances. For children aged 4 to 7, and their adults. Takes place in Pocket Park outside the library.
Free event - no booking required
Lego jam
13 August, 20 August and 27 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Use our materials to construct models inspired by music and sound, or anything you like. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Let's spin some discs
8 August
9:30am to 12:30pm
Back by popular demand. our salad spinners will help you create a psychedelic record design to put into your record sleeve. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Making a noise workshop 2
12 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Find out about the science of sound and make some instruments of your own. For children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - booking required
Junk modelling session with North Yorkshire Recycles
13 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free event - no booking required
Pop-tastic paddle drums
15 August
9:30am to 12:30pm
Make a colourful, sound-creating drum. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Rock with Rich - number 1
18 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
An interactive, fun musical workshop exploring many aspects of sounds and instruments with Richard Tull. For children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - booking required
Shake, shake, shake
22 August
9:30am to 12:30pm
Make a vibrant rain stick and rock and roll to create sounds. For children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Rock with Rich - number 2
25 August
1:30pm to 2:30pm
An interactive, fun musical workshop exploring many aspects of sounds and instruments with Richard Tull. For children aged 7 to 11.
Free event - booking required
West African drumming session
26 August
1:30pm
An exciting drumming workshop using individual sets of Djembe drums. Expect a noisy, fun, unique experience. Funded by the town council. For children aged 6 to 11.
Free event - booking required
Melodious musical mobiles
29 August
9:30am to 12:30pm
Use a range of resources to devise a hanging mobile to reflect all things musical. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
A symphonic scavenger hunt
5 September
9:30am to 12:30pm
You and your family will need your best detective skills to solve this chart-topping puzzle. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Closing date celebration
12 September
9:30am to 12:30pm
Join us in the children's area for a harmonic morning of activities and games. Come dressed as you favourite singer, if you wish. For children aged 4 to 11.
Free event - no booking required
Skipton library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Lego drop-in session
7 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Come and see what you can build with Lego.
Free, drop-in event
Matilda musical workshop
18 August
To be confirmed
A musical workshop based around the book 'Matilda'.
Free event - booking essential
Little Wizards story time
20 August
10:30am to 11:30am
Join local author Sarah Jane Elliott who will be reading her brilliant children's book 'Little Wizards'. Afterwards have a go at creating a magical craft. For children aged 5 to 8.
Free event
Junk Modelling Session with North Yorkshire Recycles
20 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Get creative with the North Yorkshire’s Waste and Recycling Team and turn everyday materials into your very own musical instrument.
Free event - booking essential
Vinyl painting session
25 August
10:30am
Turn old records into works of art.
Free event - booking essential
Lego drop-in session
4 September
2pm to 3:30pm
Lego building session.
Free, drop-in event
South Craven community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Sound trail
4 July to 12 September
10am to 1pm
Collect a nature sound trail and see if you can hear all the sounds before the end of the summer.
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Vinyl painting session
14 August
2pm
Turn old records into works of art.
Free event - booking essential
Matilda theatre workshop
18 August
To be confirmed
A musical workshop based around the book 'Matilda'.
Small charge - booking essential
South Craven community library is located at Main Street, Cross Hills, BD20 8TQ.
Starbeck community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Heartbeat crafts
18 August
2:30pm to 4pm
Let the rhythm of music inspire your heart. Join us for music and heart themed crafts.
Free event - no booking required
Vinyl painting session
14 August
2pm
Turn old records into works of art.
Free event - booking essential
Matilda theatre workshop
18 August
To be confirmed
A musical workshop based around the book 'Matilda'.
Small charge - booking essential
Stokesley community library
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Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Paper bag puppet making
31 August
11am to 12 noon
A fun creative session inspired by the Carnival of the Animals. Create a paper bag puppet inspired by the music, then bring your animal to life as you move, play and imagine to the beat.
Free event - booking required
Music making
20 August
2pm to 3:30pm
Fun-filled music making session - explore rhythm, and make some noise as we celebrate stories through music.
Free event - booking required
Tadcaster library
Event
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Time
Event details
Booking information
Musical Instrument making
7 August
2pm to 4pm
A creative crafty session making four brilliant musical instruments from household bits and bobs, and art materials. Session is for children aged five and over.
£7 including drink and snack - booking required
Lego robotics: search and rescue robots
11 August
2:45pm to 4:45pm
Build a LEGO WeDo 2.0 Search and rescue robot then learn how to programme it to complete exciting rescue missions. Session is for children aged eight to 12.
£7 including drink and snack - booking required
Baby Band
18 August
10am to 10:45am
Develop early learning skills and create memories in this lovely multi-sensory music session with Amelia from Baby Band. Session is for children aged up to four.
£5 - booking required
Circus skills
19 August
10:16am to 10:45am and 12:15pm to 12:45pm
Join Jolly Good Productions for a fun circus skills workshop, where the kids will discover the joy of mastering new talents. Session is for children aged five and over.
£5 - booking required
Punch and Judy Show
19 August
11:15am to 11:35am
Guaranteed laughter and good old-fashioned fun for everyone with this colourful puppet theatre show. Session is for all ages.
£4 - booking required
Making Minecraft characters
24 August
10am to 12noon
Chris Geeson Creative Clubs will have everything the children need to make models of Minecraft characters and blocks using arty materials. Session is for children aged five to 13.
£7 including drink and snack - booking required
Thirsk community library
Event
Dates
Time
Event details
Booking information
Lego drop-in session
13 August
10am to 12 noon
Lego drop-in for all ages with Polly.
Free event
Craft for all - CD animals
14 August
2pm to 4pm
Chris Geeson supports children through making animal characters out of CDs.
Shaz, a music teacher, leads children in song and movement. 10.30am session is for children under two. 11.15am session is for children aged 3 to 5.
Free event
Lego drop-in session
27 August
10am to 12 noon
Lego drop-in for all ages with Polly.
Free event
Whitby library
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Summer of sport and stories - river and sea theme
10 August
10am to 11am
National Literacy Trust running a river and sea themed story and simple craft for children aged 4 to 6.
Free event
Summer of sport and stories - water theme
10 August
11am to 1pm
National Literacy Trust running water inspired literacy activities for children aged 7 to 11.
Free event
South African music session
17 August, 20 August and 21 August
10am to 11am
Nyaniso Dzedze is a South African performing artist, actor, dancer, choreographer, and singer who, with his wife Yana, will lead a South African music session for children aged 4 to 11.
Free event
Draw along with Liz Million
24 August
1:30pm to 3pm
Draw along with the incredibly talented and hilarious Liz Million Artist/Illustrator. For ages 5 and up.
Free event
Musical themed crafts
27 August
2:30pm to 4pm
Making wind chimes, percussion shakers, and paper plate tambourines. For children aged 5 to 11.
