Kinson Library in Bournemouth, Dorset, is offering a variety of free children’s clubs and digital learning sessions to support local families throughout February 2026. The BCP Family Information Directory confirms residents can access these activities at no cost; the programme includes a coding club (using tools such as Raspberry Pi and Scratch, per local programme listings) and monthly LEGO sessions.
Parents and carers can sign their children up for several regular groups, such as the Family Games Club or reading groups for older children like The Book Agents. Younger children can attend Wriggle & Rhyme or Toddler Time, which focus on early literacy and social skills. The Skills & Learning Adult Community Education 2025/26 course guide lists Kinson Library as a local pickup point for course information, and the BCP Family Information Directory makes clear that children’s activities at the library are free.
Library membership is free for residents, and children’s accounts can borrow up to 20 items at a time to help with schoolwork and hobbies. BBC News has reported that BCP Council has prioritised library services as part of a wider plan to use libraries as multi-purpose community hubs. That strategy — together with free programming — helps provide a warm, supported space for families during a period of higher living costs.
Residents can also access public computers and public Wi‑Fi at the library (public Wi‑Fi is available for users aged over 16). These clubs are facilitated by a mix of professional library staff and local volunteers to help bridge the digital gap for young people. By offering structured activities such as coding sessions and LEGO clubs alongside traditional reading groups, the library aims to support both technical skills and creative growth.
Most sessions take place weekly or monthly at the Kinson Hub on Wimborne Road (BH11 9AW), with the LEGO Club typically meeting on the first Saturday of each month. Families interested in joining can visit the library in person to sign up or use their library membership to access online borrowing services (eBooks and eAudio are available). This ongoing commitment to free programming helps ensure that local children have access to learning resources and enrichment outside of school hours.
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