This summer we have a wide range of free activities for children across all Council libraries.
All activities must be booked through the library, unless stated otherwise. Please make sure that children are accompanied by a responsible adult.
Summer reading challenge
We're also inviting families to discover the joy of reading through this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Explore the magical connection between storytelling and the natural world with this years theme: Story Garden.
All that children have to do is read six books of their choice over the summer holidays. Everyone who completes the challenge will receive a medal and a certificate. Simply pop into your local library to sign up to the Summer Reading Challenge.
Activities in local libraries
Find out what is happening in your local library below.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children ages 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 15 July from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 28 July from 2pm to 3pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little ones be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 13 August from 10:30am to midday.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 19 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Razzamataz Theatre School
Build confidence and spart creativity through the Popstar Academy. Learn skills in:
- dancing
- acting
- singing
This is suitable for children aged 6 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Thursday 28 August from midday to 1pm.
Razzamataz Theatre School is for individuals with a Children's University Passport to Learning. Please book directly with the provider by emailing sheffield@razzamataz.co.uk.
Contact us
To book an activity please email kidsandteens.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 273 4734.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 18 July from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Imagination Gaming Healthy Holidays HAF activity
Play games and join in with fun and varied activities. This is suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on:
- Friday 1 August from 10am to 2pm
- Friday 29 August from 10am to 2pm
Imagination Gaming is for children who receive free school meals. A brown bag lunch will be provided. Please book through the Sheffield Healthy Holidays website.
Teddy Bear Garden Picnic
Children and their favourite stuffed animal are invited to Chapeltown Library Garden for a picnic and a story. This is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 4 August from 10:30am to 11:30am.
There is no need to book Teddy Bear Garden Picnic as it will run instead of our normal story time.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 8 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Contact us
To book an activity please email chapeltown.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 7000.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 18 July from 1:30pm to 2:15pm.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 1 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 19 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Noodle Performance Arts
Join us for a performing arts session, including:
- dance
- drama
- singing
- crafts
This is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 20 August from 1pm to 3pm.
Noodle Performance Arts is for individuals with a Children's University Passport to Learning. Please book directly with the provider by emailing jess@noodleperformancearts.com.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 26 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Contact us
To book an activity please email crystalpeaks.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 293 0612.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 14 July from 1:30pm to 2:15pm.
Sheffield Museums Green Connections
Explore Sheffield Museums' Natural Science collection, with an opportunity to hold a mammoth's tooth or a 320 million year old fossil in your hand. This is suitable for children and adults.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Sheffield Museums Green Connections is a drop-in session, so there is no need to book.
Imagination Gaming
Play games and join in with fun and varied activities. This is suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 30 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Imagination Gaming is a drop in activity for children with a Children's University Passport to Learning, so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 1 August from 2pm to 4pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 5 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Gardening Event
Come along and help plant insect-friendly plants and herbs in our new planters at the rear of the library. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 8 August from 2pm to 3pm.
The Gardening Event is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Children's Literacy Event
Join library staff for a fun session with craft activities, stories and rhymes. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 11 August from 11am to midday.
The Children's Literacy Event is a drop in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 26 August from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Contact us
To book an activity please email darnall.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 7429.
Summer Reading Challenge Fun Morning
Join the library staff for colouring, puzzles and competitions to celebrate the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge. This is suitable for children aged 10 and under, and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 21 July from 10am to midday.
The Summer Reading Challenge Fun Morning is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July from 2pm to 3pm.
Craft Morning
Join library staff for:
- stories
- crafts
- art
- quizzes
This is suitable for children aged 4 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 6 August from 10:30am to 11:30am.
The Craft Morning is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 15 August from 10:30am to 12:30am.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 18 August from 10:30am to midday.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Contact us
To book an activity please email ecclesall.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 7222.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 14 July from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Imagination Gaming Healthy Holidays HAF activities
Play games and join in with fun and varied activities. This is suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on:
- Monday 28 July from 10am to 2pm
- Friday 1 August from 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 6 August from 10am to 2pm
- Monday 11 August from 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 20 August from 10am to 2pm
Imagination Gaming is for children who receive free school meals. A brown bag lunch will be provided. Please book through the Sheffield Healthy Holidays website.
Summer Reading Club
Join library staff on Monday afternoons to talk about the books you're reading for the Summer Reading Challenge, share recommendations and take part in activities and crafts. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on:
- Monday 28 July from 2pm to 3pm
- Monday 4 August from 2pm to 3pm
- Monday 11 August from 2pm to 3pm
- Monday 18 August from 2pm to 3pm
The Summer Reading Club is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Garden Craft Session
Make and decorate your own paper plate garden. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July at 2pm to 3.30pm.
The Garden Craft Session is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 29 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Notebook Craft Session
Design, construct and decorate your own notebook. This is suitable for children aged 7 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Saturday 9 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Notebook Craft Session is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Garden Creatures Craft Session
Make and decorate a beautiful garden creature. This is suitable or children aged 3 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 12 August from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Garden Creatures Craft Session is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Origami Making
Take part in making some interesting paper shapes. This is suitable for children aged 6 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 22 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Origami Making is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 26 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 29 August from 2pm to 3pm.
Contact us
To book an activity please email firthpark.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 7433.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 16 July from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Make a Pinwheel Craft Session
Join library staff to make a beautiful pinwheel to blow in the breeze. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Make a Pinwheel Craft Session is a drop-in activity, so there is no need to book.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 4 August from 10:30am to midday.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Birdhouse Craft and Painting Session
Decorate your own birdhouse to welcome birds into your garden. This is suitable for children aged 7 and above, and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 5 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Please note, the Birdhouse Craft and Painting Session has very limited places and must be booked.
Make a Suncatcher Craft Session
Make a suncatcher that will sparkle in the sunshine. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 12 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Make a Suncatcher Craft Session is a drop-in activity, so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 15 August from 2pm to 4pm.
Windchime Craft and Painting Session
Make and decorate a windchime to make beautiful music in your garden. This is suitable for children aged 7 and above, and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 19 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Noodle Performance Arts
Join us for a performing arts session, including:
- dance
- drama
- singing
- crafts
This is suitable for children aged 5 to 10 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 18 August from 10am to midday.
Noodle Performance Arts is for individuals with a Children's University Passport to Learning. Please book directly with the provider by emailing jess@noodleperformancearts.com.
Contact us
To book an activity please email highfield.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 293 0018.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Saturday 19 July from 1:30pm to 2:15pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 11 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 13 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Razzamataz Theatre School
Build confidence and spart creativity through the Popstar Academy. Learn skills in:
- dancing
- acting
- singing
This is suitable for children aged 6 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 26 August from 11am to midday.
Razzamataz Theatre School is for individuals with a Children's University Passport to Learning. Please book directly with the provider by emailing sheffield@razzamataz.co.uk.
Contact us
To book an activity please email hillsborough.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 9529.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 16 July from 1:30pm to 2:15pm.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for Children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 23 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Story Garden Treasure Hunt
Come along to Manor Library for a treasure hunt in the library garden. Find all of the characters for your chance to win a prize. This is suitable for children of any age and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 28 July from 3pm to 4pm.
Story Garden Treasure Hunt is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Craft Sessions
Join the library staff for fun, free craft activities. This is suitable for children of any age and their families.
This activity is held every Monday during the school holidays from 10am to midday.
Craft Sessions are a drop in activity so there is no need to book.
Story Garden Storytime
Join the library staff for a Story Garden themed story time and craft. This is suitable for children aged 2 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 4 August from 11am to 11:45am.
Story Garden Storytime is a drop in activity so there is no need to book.
Greentop Circus
Have a go at a range of circus skills, including:
- juggling
- diablo
- stilts
- balancing
This is suitable for children aged 7 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 8 August from 1:30pm to 3pm.
Greentop Circus is for children with a Children's University Passport to learning. Please book directly with the provider by emailing trudi@greentop.org or calling 0114 244 8828.
Play, Chat and Learn
Join Sheffield Family Hubs for singing, stories and crafts. This is suitable for children under 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 20 August from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Play, Chat and Learn is a drop-in activity so there is no need to book.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 27 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Contact us
To book an activity, please email manor.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 7805.
Blown Away
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of Blown Away, based on the much-loved book by Rob Biddulph. This is suitable for children aged 0 to 7 and their families.
This activity is held on Saturday 19 July from 10:30am to 11:15am.
Amazelab
Learn all about butterflies and make your own butterfly feeder to take home. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Monday 28 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Imagination Gaming Healthy Holidays HAF activity
Play games and join in with fun and varied activities. This is suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on:
- Wednesday 30 July from 10am to 2pm
- Monday 4 August from 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 13 August from 10am to 2pm
- Monday 18 August from 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 2pm
Imagination Gaming is for children who receive free school meals. A brown bag lunch will be provided. Please book through the Sheffield Healthy Holidays website.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 6 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 29 August from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Contact us
To book an activity please email parsoncross.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 203 9533.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 23 July from 2pm to 4pm.
Celebrate the Summer Reading Challenge with Valley in Bloom
Tend your Story Garden and thrive with this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Join Valley in Bloom at Stocksbridge Library for a morning of planting sunflower seeds, decorating pots, reading stories and more. This is suitable for children aged 6 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Friday 25 July from 11am to midday.
The Little Adventures of Erig the Earwig
Join the local author Andy Evans for an hour full of:
- story telling
- fun facts about insects
- interactive activities
- chances to meet Erig and friends
This is suitable for children aged 5 to 8 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July from 2pm to 3pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 12 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 19 August from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Contact us
To book an activity please email stocksbridge.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 273 4205.
Story Garden with Beth Guiver Storytelling
Enter the story garden in this musical interactive show and plant your own flower seed. This is suitable for children aged 3 to 5 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 29 July from 10:30am to 11:30am.
Imagination Gaming
Play games and join in with fun and varied activities. This is suitable for children and young people aged 5 to 16 and their families.
This activity is held on Tuesday 12 August from 10:30am to 12:30pm.
Imagination Gaming is a drop in activity for children with a Children's University Passport to Learning, so there is no need to book.
Amazelab
Create your own mini wildflower garden inspired by your favourite book. This is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 13 August from 2pm to 4pm.
Road Safety Activity
Fun activities to help your little one be safe and confident crossing the road. This is suitable for children of all ages and their families.
This activity is held on Wednesday 20 August from 2pm to 3:30pm.
Road Safety Activity is a drop-in session so there is no need to book.
Contact us
To book an activity please email woodseats.library@sheffield.gov.uk or phone 0114 273 4712.