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Stockton Libraries Summer Holiday Activities Guide 2019 Big plans for great experiences
Stockton Libraries Summer Holiday Activities Guide2019
Big plans for great experiences
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Welcome to our LibrariesWelcome to Stockton Libraries Summer Activities Guide 2019. This guide details the wide range of events and activities that take place across our libraries for children and young people to enjoy.
Come along and take part in the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge as we celebrate fifty years since someone stepped onto the moon.
For further information on any of the events and activities please contact your library or visit www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries.
Important InformationChildren 10 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Booking is essential for all activity sessions unless noted as a drop-in.
All activities are free of charge unless otherwise stated but a donation box will be available if anyone wishes to contribute.
For details regarding ease of access to any of our events please contact the host library.
Download our free Stockton Library app to find out about library opening hours and locations. www.yourlibraryapp.co.uk/stockton.
Photography and Filming DisclaimerPhotography and filming may take place at our events. If you wish not to participate please inform a member of staff.
Autism Friendly Craft SessionsSee pages 10 and 11 for our list of Autism Friendly Craft Sessions.
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Please note: All event details are correct at the time of printing but please visit the events website for full details: www.stockton.gov.uk/events
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Chess For AllDate: Every FridayTime: 3 - 5pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
AstroanticsDate: Wednesday 24 JulyTime: 2 - 3 pmMake your own space games.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! We’re Going to the MoonDate: Wednesday 31 JulyTime: 2 - 3 pmBlast off with fun rocket crafts.
Space MonstersDate: Wednesday 7 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmMake your parents or carers scream in terror with our monster making crafts.
Out of This WorldDate: Wednesday 14 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmMake your own spaceships.
PokémonDate: Tuesday 20 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
Space Oddities Date: Wednesday 21 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmEnjoy some UFO crafts.
Intergalactic PlanetaryDate: Wednesday 28 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmExplore the galaxy with our space crafts.
Billingham LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
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PokémonDate: Tuesday 30 JulyTime: 10.30am - 12.30pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
Trip Around the GalaxyDate: Friday 2 AugustTime: 12.30 - 1.30pmCreate a galaxy mobile then explore the library galaxy as you complete your planetary fact sheet.
Chess For AllDate: Tuesday 6 AugustTime: 10am - 1pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
Not from This WorldDate: Friday 9 AugustTime: 12.30 - 1.30pmCreate your own alien family game.
What Would Your Galaxy Look Like?Date: Friday 16 AugustTime: 12.30 - 1.30pmMake your own space wall-hanging.
Freestyle Alien MasksDate: Friday 23 AugustTime: 12.30 - 1.30pmCreate fearsome or friendly masks.
Fairfield LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited.
All activities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise stated.
Ingleby Barwick LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. Bookings taken two weeks before the event. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
Summer FunDate: Thursday 1 August • 15 August • 29 AugustTime: 1.30 - 2.30pmJoin us throughout the summer holidays for summer craft activities.
PokémonDate: Tuesday 13 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
Norton LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited.
All activities are suitable for all ages unless otherwise stated.
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Trip Around the GalaxyDate: Tuesday 30 JulyTime: 10 - 11amCreate a galaxy mobile then explore the library galaxy as you complete your planetary fact sheet.
Not from This WorldDate: Tuesday 6 AugustTime: 10 - 11amCreate your own alien family game.
PokémonDate: Tuesday 6 August Time: 2 - 4pm Learn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
What Would Your Galaxy Look Like?Date: Thursday 15 AugustTime: 10 - 11amMake your own space wall-hanging.
Alien PartyDate: Wednesday 21 AugustTime: 10 - 11.30amMake an alien mask and then party out of this world.
Chess for AllDate: Thursday 22 AugustTime: 10am - 4.30pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
Roseworth Library Redhill Family HubUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 years unless otherwise stated.
Fly into Space Date: Monday 29 JulyTime: 11am - 12noonSpace themed crafts.
Bead Making CraftsDate: Friday 9 AugustTime: 11am - 12noonFun craft session making colourful beads.
Summertime Crafts Date: Friday 23 AugustTime: 11am - 12noonMake beautiful caterpillars and ladybirds in this fun summer craft session.
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Stockton Central LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
Chess For AllDate: Every SaturdayTime: 1 - 3pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
Hakuna Matata!Date: Tuesday 30 July Thursday 1 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pmBring your little cubs past Pride Rock and join us for a roarsome time making Lion King themed crafts! Bookings taken from 15 July.
Intergalactic PlanetaryDate: Tuesday 6 August Thursday 8 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pmZoom into another galaxy and take your brain to another dimension with some super stellar crafts to kick start this year’s Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge! Bookings taken from 22 July.
ARTBOTZ Date: Friday 9 AugustTime: 3 - 4pmCost: £1 per personIt’s time to create your very own alien in our lab right here in Stockton Central Library, one that can wiggle, jiggle and create crazy patterns! Bookings taken from 25 July. Suitable for 7-11 years.
The Awesome Ancient Ages!Date: Tuesday 13 August Thursday 15 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pmWhack on your knickerbockers and dust off your wig! We’ve travelled back in time this week and are going to be creating some of the weirdest, wackiest and wonderful things from the past! Bookings taken from 29 July.
Pokémon Date: Tuesday 20 AugustTime: 10.30am - 12:30pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
999! What’s your Emergency?Date: Tuesday 20 August Thursday 22 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pmWhoop, Whoop, it’s the sound of the police! Best behaviour this week in the library because it’s all about the people who help us! Bookings taken from 5 August.
Slip and Slime!Date: Tuesday 27 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pmSquelch and squish your way over to the library today because it’s SLIME TIME! This could get messy… Bookings taken from 12 August.
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Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Survival KitDate: Thursday 25 JulyTime: 2 - 3pmWant that shiny medal? Make everything you need to survive the Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019.
Pokémon Date: Tuesday 30 JulyTime: 2 - 4pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
Alien Invasion!Date: Thursday 1 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmAn alien spaceship has crashed into the library and we need you to help us get them home. Find all the missing aliens and build your very own rocket to help blast them back into space.
Jedi TrainingDate: Thursday 15 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmWill you be a Jedi Master or a Sith Lord? Find out at our Jedi training session! Make your own lightsaber and learn the ways of the force.
Space Race, Summer Reading Challenge 2019 Pop-UpDate: Thursday 25 JulyTime: 2 - 4pmDrop in between 2pm and 4pm and be one of the first to sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge in our Imagination Station pop-up joining booth.
Triwizard Tournament Date: Thursday 8 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmDo you have what it takes to be the Triwizard champion? Make your way through the various Harry Potter themed challenges in the library and see who wins!
Alien Splat Date: Thursday 1 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmHow many aliens can you splat in one minute? Drop in any time between 2pm and 4pm to our Imagination Station and see! The winner will receive a special prize. Suitable for all ages.
Space JamDate: Thursday 15 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmWould you like to see what it’s like in space? Drop in between 2pm and 4pm to our Imagination Station and see!
Thornaby Central LibraryCheck out the range of activities in our
immersive Imagination Station! Unless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
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Who Framed Peter Panda? Date: Thursday 22 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmPeter Panda has been blamed for stealing the Space Chase, Summer Reading Challenge 2019 medals, but he swears he’s innocent! Put on your detective hats and solve this tricky mystery.
We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday…Date: Thursday 29 AugustTime: 2 - 3pmMissed out on a beach holiday this year? We’re bringing the sunshine to the library! Join us for some beach themed crafts.
The Really Wild Animal QuizDate: Thursday 22 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmDrop in between 2pm and 4pm to our Imagination Station and master the Really Wild Animal Quiz!
Virtual Beach Date: Thursday 29 AugustTime: 2 - 4pmNo need for suntan lotion on our virtual beach! Drop-in between 2pm and 4pm to our Imagination Station and have a trip around the world’s most magical holiday destinations. Suitable for all ages.
Chess For AllDate: Every SaturdayTime: 10am - 12pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
Save the Date
Book NightThursday 6 February 2020
Come and join us to embrace the magical world of Hogwarts with exciting activities in Stockton Central Library.
© Bloomsbury Publishing 2019
Friday 13 September Stockton Libraries are celebrating the world’s No.1 storyteller, Roald Dahl. Join us for some Whoopsy-Splunkers events this Roald Dahl Day. Check with your local library for further details or online www.stockton.gov.uk/libraries.
Roald Dahl Day
Pokémon Date: Tuesday 13 AugustTime: 10.30am - 12:30pmLearn to play the Pokémon trading card game and win some exclusive Pokémon cards. Everything will be provided. Suitable for beginners, age 8 to 14 year olds. Supported by Beanie Games: www.beaniegames.co.uk.
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Thornaby LibraryRiverbank Children’s Centre
Unless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. Activities take place at 10.30 - 11.30am and are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds
unless otherwise stated.
Centre of the UniverseDate: Friday 26 JulyCome and make a solar system headband and be the centre of the universe!
Sweet DreamsDate: Friday 2 AugustBanish the nightmares by making your very own dreamcatcher.
We Come in Peace!Date: Friday 9 AugustMake a balloon alien to be your new best friend.
Fantastic BeastsDate: Friday 16 AugustMake either a dragon or a unicorn (or both providing you don’t let them fight).
Space InvadersDate: Friday 23 AugustMake an astronaut and then build a rocket so they can visit the stars.
BirdsDate: Friday 30 AugustBecome a pirate or Pooh Bear by making a parrot or an owl.
Yarm LibraryUnless stated as drop-in please book in advance as spaces are limited. Bookings taken two weeks before the event. All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
Summer FunDate: Wednesday 31 July • 14 August • 28 AugustTime: 10.30 - 11.30amJoin us throughout the summer holidays for summer craft activities.
ChessDate: Friday 16 AugustTime: 10am - 4.30pmLearn to play or perfect your moves. Whether you’re a beginner or grandmaster come along and play. All ages over 8 welcome. Supported by CSC: www.chessinschools.co.uk. Drop-in.
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Laid-back LEGO® ClubDate: Every SaturdayTime: 1.30 - 3pmLocation: Billingham LibraryAttend our afternoon club for a quieter, calmer Lego experience.
Trip Around the GalaxyDate: Monday 29 JulyTime: 9.30 - 10.30amLocation: Fairfield LibraryCreate a galaxy mobile then explore the library galaxy as you complete your planetary fact sheet.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! We’re Going to the MoonDate: Wednesday 31 JulyTime: 3 - 4pmLocation: Billingham LibraryBlast off with fun rocket crafts.
Trip Around the GalaxyDate: Thursday 1 AugustTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Norton LibraryCreate a galaxy mobile then explore the library galaxy as you complete your planetary fact sheet.
Not from This World Date: Monday 5 AugustTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Norton LibraryCreate your own alien family game.
Not from This WorldDate: Wednesday 7 AugustTime: 9.30 - 10.30amLocation: Fairfield LibraryCreate your own alien family game.
What Would Your Galaxy Look Like? Date: Monday 12 AugustTime: 9.30 - 10.30amLocation: Fairfield LibraryMake your own space wall hanging.
What Would Your Galaxy Look Like? Date: Tuesday 13 AugustTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Norton LibraryMake your own space wall hanging.
Autism Friendly Craft Sessions
These sessions are for children with an Autism Spectrum Condition who would like to attend a quieter craft activity with their siblings or friends. There are limited spaces available at the sessions so please book in advance. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All activities are suitable for 4 to 11 year olds unless otherwise stated.
Autism Friendly Craft Sessions
Further sessions for children with an Autism Spectrum Condition.
Jedi TrainingDate: Tuesday 13 AugustTime: 5 - 6pmLocation: Thornaby Central LibraryWill you be a Jedi Master or a Sith Lord? Find out at our autism friendly Jedi training session! Make your own lightsaber and learn the ways of the force.
Aliens Storytime Date: Monday 19 AugustTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Norton LibraryListen to our out-of-this world stories.
Free-Style Alien MasksDate: Tuesday 20 AugustTime: 9.30 - 10.30amLocation: Fairfield LibraryCreate fearsome or friendly alien masks.
Space OdditiesDate: Wednesday 21 AugustTime: 3 - 4pmLocation: Billingham LibraryEnjoy some UFO crafts.
Summer CraftsDate: Thursday 29 AugustTime: 5 - 6pmLocation: Yarm LibraryJoin us for our summer themed crafts. Bookings taken from 15 August.
Summer CraftsDate: Sunday 1 SeptemberTime: 2 - 3pmLocation: Ingleby Barwick LibraryJoin us for our summer themed crafts. Bookings taken from 18 August
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Baby and toddler groups, rhyme time and story time activities are still taking place this summer across libraries.
Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult at all events.
Baby and Toddler Activities
Baby and ToddlerDate: Every TuesdayTime: 9.45 - 11amLocation: Stockton Central Library
Date: Every Tuesday and FridayTime: 1.30 - 2.30pmLocation: Ingleby Barwick Library
Date: Every ThursdayTime: 1.30 - 2.30pmLocation: Billingham Library
Bedtime StoriesDate: Friday (contact the Library for details)Time: 6 - 6.30pmLocation: Ingleby Barwick LibraryPJs and teddy optional. Age 4+ years.
Rhyme Time
Date: Every TuesdayTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Billingham LibraryFor under 5’s. Refreshments provided.
Date: Every ThursdayTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Roseworth Library.
Date: Every Friday Time: 10 - 11amLocation: Stockton Central Library
Date: Every SaturdayTime: 10 - 11amLocation: Ingleby Barwick Library
Booking essential
The Wheels on The BusDate: Every three weeks on a Wednesday17 July • 7 AugustTime: 9.15 - 10.00amLocation: Preston Hall Museum car parkClap, bounce and wiggle your fingers and toes for rhymes, songs and stories. Suitable for 5 years and under. Contact the Mobile Library Service on 01642 528045.
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Let’s Get Innovative!
Happee Birthdae Harry Potter!Date: Wednesday 31 JulyTime: 2.30 - 4.30pmCost: £2 per personIt’s our favourite wizards birthday today so we’re breaking out our magical Harry Potter coding wands and going to design some Potter paraphernalia using our 3D printers! Bookings taken from 17 July. Suitable for 8-11 years.
Outer Space AdventureDate: Wednesday 7 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4pm3….2….1… BLAST OFF! Hop into your rocket ship because it’s time to get coding with a special spacey Scratch session! Suitable for 6-8 years.
Tutankhamun’s Tech Tomb Date: Wednesday 14 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4.30pmCost: £2 per personGet out of your sarcophagus and visit the Innovation Station where we’ll be creating some exciting ancient Egyptian themed 3D prints! Bookings taken from 31 July. Suitable for 8-11 years.
Cops and Robbers Date: Wednesday 21 AugustTime: 2.30 - 4.30pmCost: £2 per personSlink upstairs and use our 3D printers to design your very own police badge! Bookings taken from 7 August. Suitable for 8-11 years.
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In our Stockton Central Library’s new Innovation Station there are 3D printers, a 3D scanner, a laser cutter and a range of new equipment for people of all ages to develop their digital skills.
Location: Innovation Station, Stockton Central Library
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Library Contact DetailsBillingham Library Kingsway Billingham TS23 2LN N 01642 528084 m [email protected]
Fairfield Library Fairfield Road Fairfield TS19 7AJ N 01642 527962 m [email protected]
Ingleby Barwick Library Community Campus Blair Avenue Ingleby Barwick TS17 5BL N 01642 528528 m [email protected]
Norton Library 87 High Street Norton TS20 1AE N 01642 528019 m [email protected]
Roseworth Library Redhill Family Hub Redhill Road Roseworth TS19 9BX N 01642 528098 m [email protected]
Stockton Central Library Church Road Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1TU N 01642 526521 m [email protected]
Stockton Reference Library Church Road Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1TU N 01642 528079 m [email protected]
Stockton Computer Suite Church Road Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1TU N 01642 528023 m [email protected]
Thornaby Central Library The Pavilion Town Centre Thornaby TS17 9EW N 01642 528117 m [email protected]
Thornaby Spring Riverbank Centre Library Riverbank Children’s Centre Gilmour Street Thornaby TS17 6PF N 01642 528150 m [email protected]
Yarm Library 41 High Street Yarm TS15 9BH N 01642 528152 m [email protected]
Mobile Library Services Thorndale Centre Thorntree Road Thornaby TS17 8AP N 01642 528045 m [email protected]
