What’s on this October half-term
Family fun at Kirklees Libraries
Library Adventures
Your quest is to journey through your Library Adventures pack with six fantastic themes to explore. The Adventurer pack is full of fun crafts, reading suggestions, facts, and creative activities. You can collect stickers, bookmarks, certificates and more throughout the year.There are separate versions of the Library Adventures pack for older and younger children. Just pick the pack which best suits your Library Adventurer when you arrive at the library.All you need to join the Library Adventures journey, is a Kirklees library card. A library card is free and can be obtained online or in person at any Kirklees Library. No ID required.Request a free library card from our How to join page. A year-round reading for pleasure programme for children aged 4-11.Location: Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Huddersfield Library Hub
Read, Write, Inspire with Sarah Morrell
Step into a world of imagination, hidden treasures and unforgettable tales!
Join local author Sarah Morrell on a magical storytelling adventure where hidden treasures whisper secrets from long ago and every object holds a tale waiting to be discovered.
Together we’ll uncover mysterious treasures found during the build of Huddersfield’s incredible new library, dream up unforgettable characters and weave exciting new stories full of adventure, magic and surprise.
Through interactive storytelling and shared ideas, young story-makers will help bring enchanted worlds to life whilst discovering the joy of reading, writing and creating together.
Whether you’re a fearless explorer, a budding author or someone who simply loves a good story, this is your chance to let your imagination soar.
Date: Monday 26 October 2026
Location: Huddersfield Library Hub, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Cost: Free
Interactive Storytelling with Mud Pie Arts
Join Mud Pie Arts for an exciting interactive storytelling adventure inspired by some of children’s favourite books.
Through drama, role play, dressing up and imaginative play, children will become part of the story, meet memorable characters, solve problems and explore new worlds. Along the way they’ll build confidence, creativity and a love of reading while having lots of fun.
Suitable for children aged 4-8 years, these engaging sessions bring books to life and encourage everyone to discover the magic of stories. Older siblings are welcome too.
Draw Along with Liz Million
Love to draw? Wild about cartoons?
Come along to the library and learn how to create amazing cartoony characters with hilarious illustrator/author Liz Million. With over 28 years of experience, Liz will show you how a real-life artist brings their drawings to life using funny expressions, shading and colour. Learn how to draw hilarious human and animal characters using funny shapes like potatoes and tacos in this fully interactive, informal fun session.
Ages from 4 and up (as long as they can sit and draw!) Tickets are needed for each participating child, grown-ups need to accompany their child but don’t need a ticket.
Location: Huddersfield Library Hub, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Cost: This is a pay as you feel event- with a suggested price of £3 per ticket.
Cleckheaton Library
Lace Making Demonstration
26 October at 1.30pm
Ever wondered how to make beautiful lace by hand? Artist Frances will be demonstrating how it’s done. Lace making is a little complicated and so this is a demonstration with a bit of hands on to give you an idea of what it feels like.
Free to attend but booking is essential via Ticketsource.
Suggested age range: 11 and above
Denby Dale Library
Lego Club
Tuesday 27 October, 10am -1pm
Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided.
Halloween Crafts
Friday 30 October, 10am-1pm
Kirkburton Library
Autumn activities
Tuesday 27 October, 2.30pm- 4pm
Lego Club
Saturday 31 October, 10am -12pm
Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided. Children of all ages welcome.
Shepley Library
Spooky Crafts and Library trail
Thursday 29 October 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm, and Saturday 31 October 10am-12pm
Skelmanthorpe Library
Halloween crafts
Wednesday 28 October, 2.30pm-4.30pm
Lego Club
Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm
Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided.
Storytime at Kirklees Libraries
A friendly and fun session with stories and crafts. A great interactive way to develop children’s language and social skills while meeting with other parents and carers. Suitable for babies and children under 5.
Date: Various dates and times available
Location: Various Kirklees Libraries
Cost: Free
Visit your local library
Kirklees Libraries are open for the little ones to have fun, to learn and discover new things and we’re so excited to welcome you in!