Children's library activities October to December 2025
Find what activities your local library is running...
All events listed below are free to attend. Craft activities must be booked in advance by contacting the library.
Black History Month
All libraries will be running special storytime sessions during October to celebrate Black History Month. It's also your chance to nominate your person of influence who you feel was particularly inspirational. This will be running during October at Greenhill, Pinner, Roxeth and Stanmore Libraries. The top ten names voted for at each branch will be on display in your local library.
Kenton Library will have a 'Guess Who' trail through the library.
Wealdstone Library's Chatterbooks group will be writing a review of their most inspirational person for BHM.
BHM storytimes:
- Greenhill Library Saturday 18/10/2025 11.00 - 11.30 Ages 4 - 8
- Kenton Library Saturday 04/10/2025 11.00 - 11.45 Under 5s
- Pinner Library Friday 17/10/2025 10.15 - 11.00 Under 5s
- Roxeth Library Tuesday 28/10/2025 11.00 - 11.45 Under 5s
- Stanmore Library Saturday 04/10/2025 11.00 - 11.30 Under 8s
- Stanmore Library Saturday 18/10/2025 11.00 - 11.30 Under 8s
- Wealdstone Library Thursday 09/10/2025 11.00 - 12.00 Under 5s
Green Libraries Week: 27th October to 2nd November
Green Libraries Week is the national annual celebration of libraries. This year has a theme of 'Seeds of Change - Make a Difference with Your Library'.
What will be happening in your library?
- Greenhill Library will have a book display. There will be free bookmarks available and library members will be invited to take a 'How You Make a Difference' poppy to share ideas on environmental themes to add to the display.
- Kenton Library will have an interactive display and will be inviting library members to share their ideas for making the library greener
- Pinner Library will have a display highlighting environmental themes and sharing ways children can adopt a more sustainable lifestyle to help protect the environment. There will be free bookmarks to collect made from recycled book pages and you can pick up some activity sheets filled with creative ideas for looking after the environment and making fun crafts using recycled materials.
- Roxeth Library will have an interactive display and will be inviting library members to share their ideas for making the library greener
- Stanmore Library will have displays for adults and children with hidden book surprises. Library members will be invited to choose a book to read and write a book review which will be posted on the display board.
- Wealdstone Library will be running a 'Grow Your Own Plant' activity where you can colour a sheet showing the plant life cycle on Thursday 30/10/2025 11.30 - 12.15 for Under 5s
Greenhill Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Space Planet Craft | Saturday 04/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Diwali Paper Diya Craft | Saturday 11/10//2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Autumn Tree Craft | Saturday 18/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 6 | Yes |
| Autumn Collage Craft | Saturday 25/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Wooden Spoon Doll Craft | Saturday 27/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Black Cat Halloween Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 9 | Yes |
| Bonfire Night Craft | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Science Day Balloon Craft | Saturday 08/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Decorate Your Own Wooden Bookmark | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Wednesday 19/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | Under 5s | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Friday 21/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | Under 5s | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week Storytime - make your own Twinkle Twinkle Little Star | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | 4 - 8 | No |
| 3D Owl Paper Craft | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Countdown to Christmas! Come and make your own Christmas tree | Saturday 29/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 9 | Yes |
| Christmas Paper Chains Craft | Saturday 06/12/2025 | 2.15 - 4.00 | 4 - 7 | Yes |
| Reindeer and Sleigh Craft | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 5 - 9 | Yes |
| Christmas Gift Tag Craft | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| Happy New Year Craft | Saturday 27/12/2025 | 2.15 - 4.00 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
Kenton Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Make a Diwali Diya | Saturday 11/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| Bear Craft | Wednesday 22/10/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Halloween Craft | Wednesday 29/10/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Fireworks Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| LEGO® | Saturday 08/11/2025 | 2.30 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Tuesday 11/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | 0 - 6 | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Thursday 13/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | 0 - 6 | No |
| LEGO® | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 2.30 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| Owl Craft | Thursday 20/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| LEGO® | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 2.30 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| Weather Mobile Craft | Thursday 27/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| Photo Frame Craft | Saturday 06/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| Christmas Stocking Craft | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| Christmas Tree Decoration Craft | Thursday 18/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.15 | 4 - 9 | Yes |
| K'NEX | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 2.30 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| K'NEX | Saturday 27/12/2025 | 2.30 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
Pinner Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Space Week Drawing Class | Saturday 04/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 7 - 11 | Yes |
| Leafy Gnome Craft | Saturday 11/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Diwali Hanging Decoration Craft | Saturday 18/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 11 | Yes |
| K'NEX | Saturday 25/10/2025 | 2.00 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| K'NEX | Tuesday 28/10/2025 | 2.00 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| Explore Learning Maths Wizard | Wednesday 29/10/2025 | 11.00 - 12.00 | 7 - 12 | Yes |
| Hanging Pumpkin Decoration Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 6 - 11 | Yes |
| Spoooooky Story Time! | Friday 31/10/2025 | 10.15 - 11.00 | Under 5s | No |
| Bonfire Night Rocket Craft | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | Ages 5+ | Yes |
| World Science Day - Life Cycles Craft | Saturday 08/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 4 - 6 | Yes |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Tuesday 11/11/2025 | 10.30 - 11.00 | Under 5s | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Thursday 13/11/2025 | 10.30 - 11.00 | Under 5s | No |
| K'NEX | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 2.00 - 4.00 | All ages | No |
| Create Your Own Secret Garden Craft | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 10 | Yes |
| Snowy Scene Craft | Saturday 29/11/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Folded Book Candle Craft | Saturday 06/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 10 | Yes |
| Christmas Tree Decoration Craft | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | 5 - 8 | Yes |
| Christmas Cross-Stitch Creations | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 2.30 - 3.30 | Ages 9+ | Yes |
Roxeth Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'NEX | Saturday 04/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.15 | 4 - 10 | No |
| Make your own 3D dinosaur for Green Libraries Week | Saturday 11/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.15 | 5 - 10 | Yes |
| Diwali Craft | Saturday 18/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.15 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Halloween Craft | Saturday 25/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Make and decorate a bookmark to celebrate 175 years of the Public Libraries Act | Tuesday 28/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| Halloween Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Guy Fawkes Craft | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Remembrance Day Craft | Saturday 08/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - sing some favourite rhymes and make a Twinkle Twinkle Scene | Wednesday 12/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.45 | Under 5s | No |
| Christmas Craft | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.15 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Christmas Craft | Friday 19/12/2025 | 11.00 - 12.00 | 4 - 8 | Yes |
| Christmas Craft | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.15 | 5 - 10 | Yes |
Stanmore Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrate World Animal Day Craft | Saturday 11/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| Diwali Craft | Saturday 18/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| Halloween Bat Card Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| Make a wooden bookmark to celebrate 175 years of the Public Libraries Act | Friday 31/10/2025 | 11.15 - 12.00 | 3 - 11 | Yes |
| Guy Fawkes Night Craft | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Tuesday 11/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.30 | Under 5s | No |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.30 | Under 5s | No |
| Magical Ice Castle Craft | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| LEGO® | Saturday 06/12/2025 | 12.00 - 3.00 | Ages 4+ | No |
| LEGO® | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 12.00 - 3.00 | Ages 4+ | No |
| Christmas Card Craft | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| LEGO® | Tuesday 23/12/2025 | 12.00 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | No |
| Rainmaker Craft | Saturday 27/12/2025 | 2.15 - 3.00 | 4 - 10 | Yes |
| LEGO® | Wednesday 31/12/2025 | 10.00 - 12.00 | Ages 4+ | No |
Wealdstone Library Children's Activities
| Event | Date | Time | Ages | Booking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Animation Workshop | Saturday 18/10/2025 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 8 - 10 | Yes |
| Diya Decoration Craft | Thursday 23/10/2025 | 11.30 - 12.30 | Under 5s | No |
| Diwali Craft | Saturday 25/10/2025 | 3.00 - 4.00 | 6 - 8 | Yes |
| Halloween Craft | Thursday 30/10/2025 | 11.30 - 12.30 | Under 5s | Yes |
| LEGO® | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 2.00 - 3.30 | All ages | No |
| Bonfire Night Craft | Saturday 01/11/2025 | 3.30 - 4.30 | 6 - 8 | Yes |
| World Nursery Rhyme Week - come and join us to sing favourite rhymes | Thursday 13/11/2025 | 11.00 - 11.30 | Under 5s | No |
| Basic Animation Workshop | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 8 - 10 | Yes |
| Chess Workshop | Saturday 15/11/2025 | 3.30 - 4.30 | All ages | No |
| K'NEX | Saturday 22/11/2025 | 2.00 - 3.30 | All ages | No |
| Christmas Tree Decoration Craft | Thursday 11/12/2025 | 11.30 - 12.30 | Under 5s | Yes |
| Basic Animation Workshop | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 2.00 - 3.00 | 8 - 10 | Yes |
| K'NEX | Saturday 13/12/2025 | 3.00 - 4.30 | All ages | No |
| Christmas Wreath Craft | Saturday 20/12/2025 | 3.00 - 4.00 | 6 - 8 | Yes |
| Indoor Board Games... come and have some fun | Saturday 27/12/2025 | 2.00 - 3.30 | All ages | No |