Cumberland Council Library Service are hosting a series of free family-friendly events throughout the summer.
The Summer Reading Challenge plays an important part in the event schedule alongside a variety of other events. More information about the Summer Reading Challenge, including details on launch events, is available online.
Below is a taster of the other events taking place in Cumberland Libraries over the summer.
- Tuesday 1 August – Board game fun for all the family at Carlisle Library between 10.30am – 11.30am. This is a free drop in event, no need to book! Families can come together and choose from the vast selection of great interactive board games that we have here at the library. This event is aimed at under 12s and their parents/carers.
- Tuesday 8 August – Make your own board games! Drop into Carlisle Library between 10.30am – 11.30am to take part. We’ll show families how to make and create their own games that they can take away to play at home. This event is aimed at under 12s and their parents/carers.
- Friday 18 August - Tullie on Tour at Keswick Library between 10.30am – 12pm. Discover objects from the Museum's collection and find out about the exciting things happening at Tullie. This free event brings heritage to the community. Everyone is welcome!
Carlisle, Workington and Whitehaven Libraries will be hosting some Super Fun Draw-Along sessions. Renown children’s author and illustrator Liz Million leads these free draw-along events which are suitable for children aged 7-11 years:
- Carlisle Library on Friday 11 August from 1.30pm - 2.30pm.
- Workington Library on Monday 14 August from 10.30am – 11.30am.
- Whitehaven Library on Monday 14 August from 1pm – 2pm
Children and their parents/carers are invited to join one of the Wordsworth Grasmere Free Family Workshops. The series will go to many Cumberland libraries throughout the summer, including Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven, Millom, Egremont, Cleator Moor, Keswick, Wigton, Seaton and Brampton. All dates and times are available on Eventbrite. Workshops include different sessions aimed at different age ranges. Come along to discover how tourism and travel has changed over the past 200 years, explore the difference William Wordsworth made, and learn about the underwater life in our lakes through craft and poetry.
Check out the full summer schedule of Cumberland Library events on Eventbrite.
In addition to this summer schedule our libraries also host a wide range of regular events, such as Baby Bounce, Toddler Time, Lego Club, Craft Club, English Conversation Group, Board games group, Knitting and craft club, Health and Wellbeing Coach Drop-ins and much more. To find out what’s on in your local library visit our website.
Most events held at the library are totally free! Come to the library at the advertised start time, or for one off events you can reserve a place online through Eventbrite to avoid disappointment.
Carlisle, Workington and Whitehaven Libraries will also be giving away free children’s activity packs throughout the summer. The pack includes colouring sheets, crayons, crosswords, activities, puzzles and much more! Drop in to pick up yours.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said;
“Help to beat the ‘summer slide’ by getting involved in these great interactive activities. These free events are a fantastic way for families to have fun together and entertain the children during the summer holidays, whilst also supporting continued skills development.
“Discover what’s available in your local library at Eventbrite or Cumberland.gov.uk.”