National Storytelling Week is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the power of stories to connect, entertain, and inspire.  

Broomhill Community Library loves storytelling! We hope to see you at one of our storytelling activities soon.

Storytime for preschoolers includes stories, nursery rhymes, arts and crafts. Mondays at 13:45

Babytime for 0-2 year olds includes stories, music and singing. Tuesdays at 10:30

Stay and Play for preschoolers includes playtime, rhymes and music. Fridays at 10:30

For adults, the Shared Reading Group, Creative Writing Group, and regular book groups offer opportunities for storytelling in its various forms. 

Learn about gardening, floristry, garden design and more with experienced facilitators. No gardening experience is needed. Tools and refreshments provided. Meet new friends! Indoors during the winter. 

Wednesday sessions from 10:00 - 12:30 on January 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. Please CLICK HERE to sign up and reserve your spot. 

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Here's what previous attendees said about the club:

"I learnt all sorts...Brilliant people...Gave me new confidence...Got me out of the house in gloomy January...Very accessible and gentle...It’s a great way to learn and be sociable..."

"Thoroughly enjoyed it...Very inclusive...Made me so much more aware of the plants around me, especially in the winter months...It’s given me a new interest..."

Kick off the new year with Chairobics!

Thursdays from 14:00 - 15:00

Please CLICK HERE to sign up online or stop by the library to sign up in person. Sessions will be held upstairs in the library.

Chairobics is chair-based exercise. This is a gentle, low-impact class designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination - all from the comfort and safety of a chair. Perfect for those with limited mobility, recovering from illness or injury, or anyone who prefers a supported form of exercise. 

New! Kids Book Club for ages 7-10

Mondays from 16:00-17:00 during term time

Our new Kids Book Club is a chance for ages 7-10 to explore books and writing in a fun way through drama, games, rhymes and by sharing experiences of reading with other like minded young people. The group is run by a volunteer who used to be a teacher and is enthusiastic about encouraging young people to read more and enjoy sharing literature together. 

£2 suggested donation helps to purchase materials and supplies, and to support the library

Shared Reading Group will resume on Tuesday, February 3rd. 

Meetings are held on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, beginning February 3rd. Free of charge, but please CLICK HERE to book your space online.

Our Shared Reading groups bring people together to talk, laugh, and share. Each session, we read a story or poem and then discuss it. You can say anything you want to, or just listen. No experience or preparation needed.

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