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Library Adventures

The latest Library Adventures is out now! This issue is all about “Going All In” as we celebrate the National Year of Reading, and it’s dedicated to the wonderful world of non-fiction!

Our summer edition is bursting with fun, facts and fantastic activities. It’s so packed, we’re not sure how we managed to close the cover!

Inside you’ll discover:

• Dangerous Animals
• Doodle Bugs
• Extreme Weather Trail
• Monster Machines
• Reading Quest
• Cooking
• Sport
• K-Pop
• Plus, all your favourite regular features:
• Daily Giggle
• Green Guardian
• Wild Reading
• Brix & Blox

There’s something for everyone this summer and autumn, and we can’t wait for you to dive in!

Pick up your free copy from any Kirklees Library – and don’t forget to collect all the stickers!

Storytrails

Taking the Long Way Home, written by Jake Hope and illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald. Adventure into summer with our fun storytrail!

Normally Zarah and her brother are collected from school by her dad, who rushes them home taking every shortcut. But today Uncle Jerome is collecting them, and his imagination and sense of fun soon transport the children into an exotic world of wild adventure. Search for the energetic illustrations by Brian Fitzgerald and use your five senses to conjure up a world of play and imagination.

Recommended for families with children up to age 8. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

• 22 July Meltham Library 10.30 (please book ticket for each participating child). Refreshments and craft activity at the library after the walk.
• 23 July Shepley Library 10.00-1.00 and 2.00-5.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 28 July Greenhead Park 12.00-4.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised. Find us in the Bandstand!
• 29 July Skelmanthorpe Library 2.30-4.30. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 5 August Beaumont Park 11.00-3.00, part of Play Day celebrations. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 5 August Crow Nest Park 12.00-2.00, part of Play Day celebrations. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 6 August Cleckheaton Library 2.00-5.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 10 August Wilton Park 12.00-4.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised. Find us near the café!
• 12 August Slaithwaite Library 10.30 (please book ticket for each participating child). Refreshments and craft activity at the library after the walk.
• 17 August Batley Library 11.00-3.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.
• 18 August Cleckheaton Library 10.30-12.30. Drop in; please book a ticket for each participating child.
• 19 August Birstall Library 11.00-4.00. Drop in; booking not essential but advised.

Thread mode

Summer sewing activities for 12-16 year olds. Get creative – try out different fabrics, 3D ideas, and fun decorations. Build your skills and confidence – learn how to measure, cut, sew and finish your own clothes. £5 per session, book your place via Ticketsource.

• 30 July Dewsbury Library Hub (Makerspace) 1.00-3.00 Make a tote bag. Measure/cut fabric. Straight seams and decorative stitching.
• 6 August Dewsbury Library Hub (Makerspace) 1.00-3.00 Remix your clothes. Upcycle old denim/t-shirts. Customise with patches or embroidery.
• 13 August Dewsbury Library Hub (Makerspace) 1.00-3.00. Soft accessories. Make scrunchies, small cushions or zip bags.
• 20 August Dewsbury Library Hub (Makerspace) 1.00-3.00. Digital stitch. Design badges, combine sewing and embroidery to create personalised items.

Batley Library

Summer Events at Batley Library – Run by The Friends of Batley Library.

All bookings to be made by contacting Batley Library

• Thursday 30 July – Strawberries & Storms  – Decorate a pot plant and plant a strawberry, looking at a weather wheel and discussing how weather affects our strawberry. Making a book mark with storm and strawberry pictures. 2-4pm
• Thursday 6 August – 3D cards – incorporating sport – Cutting out images and putting them together to create a 3D effect  use templates in library adventures book of shirt and shorts to design your own sport kit. 2-4pm
• Thursday 13 August – Shabang theatre company – 10:30am and 2pm – Rag and Bones Open House – Stories and songs with general junk from their old cart
• Thursday 20 August – The Owls are coming back, look out for more information on The Friends of Batley Library Facebook page or posters in Batley Library. All bookings must be made by contacting Batley Library.
• Thursday 27 August – Disappearing Pictures – K-pop/music – using library adventures to design a picture/logo for their K-pop or other type of music band – 2-4pm

Holmfirth Library

Catherine Barr in Holmfirth Library

Author of 35 non-fiction picture books is visiting Holmfirth Library.

Share an audience with her on Monday 3 August 2 -3pm

Meltham Library

Wednesday 5 August – 1.30 – 3pm

Mobile Police Museum makes a stop in Meltham

Learn about policing and how it has changed over the last 120 years. Touch feel and see up close the equipment of years gone by.

Open to 6-11 year olds, book at the library or call PAM on 07761 393502

Kirkburton Library

Throughout the summer holidays, Kirkburton Library is running a range of free, family-friendly activities for children and young people. Visitors can also take part in Library Adventures, collecting stickers as they complete reading challenges. Library Adventures packs can be picked up at any Kirklees library.

Drop-in Crafts and Activities

When: Every Monday during the summer holidays
Cost: Free, drop-in

Join Kirkburton Library for creative crafts and activities each Monday afternoon. No booking is required – simply drop in, take part, and collect Library Adventures stickers while you’re there.

Rhymetime

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:30am–11:00am

LEGO Club

When: Every Saturday
Time: 11:00am–12:00pm

Get creative with bricks at the library’s weekly LEGO Club. Children can build, design and explore their imagination in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Woven Hangings

Date: Monday 21 July
Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Cost: Free, drop-in

Story Trail

Date: Monday 28 July
Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Cost: Free, drop-in

Insect Doodles – Part 1

Date: Friday 1 August
Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Cost: Free, drop-in

Insect Doodles – Part 2

Date: Monday 25 August
Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm
Cost: Free, drop-in

In addition to the summer programme, visitors can enjoy the library’s wide selection of books, board games and puzzles whenever the library is open. For more information, contact Kirkburton Library on 01484 414868 or email kirkburton.lic@kirklees.gov.uk.

Denby Dale Library

LEGO Club

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:30am–12:30pm

Kids’ Crafts

Dates: Friday 31 July, Friday 14 August and Friday 28 August
Time: 10:30am–12:30pm

Age Range: 4–10 years

Skelmanthorpe Library

LEGO Club

When: Every Friday during the Summer Holidays
Time: 10:30am–12:30pm

Children’s Games

Dates: Wednesday 22 July, Wednesday 5 August and Wednesday 19 August
Time: 2:30pm–4:30pm

Story Trail and Crafts

Date: Wednesday 29 July
Time: 2:30pm–4:30pm

Children’s Crafts

Dates: Wednesday 12 August and Wednesday 26 August
Time: 2:30pm–4:30pm

All welcome and refreshments will be provided.

Shepley Library

World Cup Football Activities

Date: Saturday 18 July
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

Story Trail and Crafts

Date: Thursday 23 July
Times: 10:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–5:00pm

Yorkshire Day Activities

Date: Saturday 1 August
Time: 10:00am–12:00pm

Summer Crafts and Library Trail

Date: Thursday 20 August
Times: 10:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–5:00pm

No need to book, just drop in!