Easter Holiday Activities

Activities to book

All of these activities are free but places are limited so booking is essential.

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Family Board gaming Extravaganza

We'll be taking over part of the Central Library and sharing our selection of exciting modern games aimed at children and families. 
All ages.

Central Library 

Tuesday 5th and 12th April - various times
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Cartoon and Drawing Workshop with Doctor Simpo

Have you read a book that you really loved that didn’t have pictures in? I’m sure that you will agree pictures can help us enjoy the story that little bit more. Come and join Doctor Simpo who will show you how take words and turn them into pictures. You can then have a go at creating your own wordless story.

Monday 11th April

• Ecclesall Library 10.00-12.30pm.
• Woodseats Library 2.00-4.00pm.

Suitable for children aged 8-12 years of age.  

Everybody In! with Sheffield storyteller Carmel Page

Explore storyland with local author Carmel Page. This fun and interactive workshop will be looking at everyday household objects as story characters and making up a story for them. 

Friday 8th April 

• Parson Cross Library 10.30-11.30am
• Crystal Peaks Library 2.00-3.00pm.

Monday 11th April 

• Manor Library 10.30-11.30am
• Chapeltown Library 2.00-3.00pm.

This is an activity suitable for children aged 2-5 years of age and their families. 

Sally and her Super Snot with Award Winning Author Salam Zaman

Join award winning author Salma Zaman. Explore creative themes, illustrations, dance, music and make your own Slime! Get ready to get messy! 

Tuesday 12th April, 2pm - 2.45pm
Online 

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Design and Create Your Own Comic with Sheffield Illustrator Anjan Sarkar

Have you ever thought about designing your own comic or graphic novel but not sure where to start? Join local illustrator Anjan Sarkar for a fun filled drawing workshop.  Anjan will be giving tips on how to design your characters, how to draw a range of expressions, the use of speech bubbles and line movements, all of which will bring your drawing to life!

Wednesday 13th April 

• Darnall Library 10.30-11.30am
• Highfield Library 2.00-3.00pm

This activity is suitable for children aged 8-11 years of age. 

Amazelab Craft Activity

Come and join Amazelab at this creative craft activity.  Use your imagination to create a scene from your favourite story, (or you can make up your own) in the form of a diorama (a three dimensional model). 

Tuesday 12th April 

• Firth Park Library 10.00am-12.00 noon.
• Parson Cross Library 2.00-4.00pm.

This activity is suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

Meet the Author Steve Smallman

Steve Smallman is the award winning author of lots of fantastic books including ‘Poo in the Zoo’, ‘Monty the Hero’ and ‘Batmouse’. He likes nothing better than sharing his stories and drawing his pictures in front of a live audience. 

Tuesday 5th April 

• Stocksbridge Library 10.30-11.45am
• Central Children’s Library 2.00-3.15pm.

Suitable for children age 6 years +.

All of the above activities are free but places are limited so booking  is essential.

Contact the Library

Drop in craft activities

Crystal Peaks Library

• Thursday 7th April,  1.30pm - 3pm (5 years +)
• Monday 11th April, 10.30am - 12noon (under 5s) 

Chapeltown Library

• Tuesday 5th April, 10am -12noon and 2pm - 4pm (6 years +)
• Monday 4th April, 2pm - 3pm – learn to knit a hedgehog for children and beginners.

Stocksbridge Library

• Tuesday 12th April, 10am - 11.30 and 2pm - 3.30pm (6 years +)