Special events for children

Everyone is welcome at our regular activities and special events. Find further information on our Library activities and events inclusion statement.

Share a story for World Book Day

Drop in and share a story at the library - be part of the Share a Million Stories campaign.

Story walks

Come to the library to explore the outside world as part of Wellbeing month.

Let’s Get Coding!

Join us for a day of coding at our new Burgess Hill Library on Saturday 14 March 2020.

• Morning session 10.00am to 1.00pm
• Afternoon session 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Morning drop-in session 10.00am - 1.00pm

• micro:bit demo
• Raspberry Pi demo
• Play the banana keyboard

Find more information and register your interest through Eventbrite.

Afternoon drop-in session 2.00pm - 3.30pm

• micro:bit demo
• Raspberry Pi demo
• Play the banana keyboard
• Robot demo
• Play with the Code-a-Pillar

Find more information and register your interest through Eventbrite.

First step into coding - what is a micro:bit? Morning workshop

Event information

At this family event you will learn what a micro:bit is, what you can do with it and how to do some basic block-based coding, with the opportunity to borrow a micro:bit starter kit from the library at the end of the workshop.

Basic computer skills required.

One ticket per child age 7-10 years and their accompanying parent/carer. Parents/carers must take part in the workshop too!

Event details

Venue: Burgess Hill Library

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

Time: 11.00am to 12 noon

Age group: Families (children age 7-10 years)

Tickets: Free, but places are strictly limited and must be booked through Eventbrite.

First step into coding - what is a micro:bit? Afternoon workshop

Event information

At this family event you will learn what a micro:bit is, what you can do with it and how to do some basic block-based coding, with the opportunity to borrow a micro:bit starter kit from the library at the end of the workshop.

Basic computer skills required.

One ticket per child age 7-10 years and their parent/carer. Parents/carers must take part in the workshop too!

Event details

Venue: Burgess Hill Library

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Age group: Families/children aged 7-10 years

Tickets: Free, but places are strictly limited and must be booked through Eventbrite.

The Very Hungry Code-a-Pillar Storytime

Event information

Join us at the library for an interactive journey through children’s classic story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, using our fun Code-a-Pillar learning toys. Children will be introduced to the basic ideas behind programming in a fun and friendly environment.

Parents/carers are asked to remain on the premises during this activity.

Event details

Venue: Burgess Hill Library

Date: Saturday 14 March 2020

Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Age group: Everyone welcome

Tickets: Free, but places are strictly limited and must be booked through Eventbrite.

Games at the library

Join us at the library to play some games and meet new people. All ages and abilities welcome.

Stories are good for you!

Join in with our special Wellbeing month story sessions while learning how to stay healthy and happy.