Peterborough Libraries & Archives is offering families a range of children’s activities across the city during the upcoming May half term break. The events include creative sessions at the Central Library and themed fairytale activities held at several branch locations.
Families looking for a free activity can visit the Central Library on Broadway on 28 May 2026. The Story Starters event runs from 10:30 to 14:00 and invites children aged five and over to create their own storybook to take home. No advance booking is required for this session, though children must be accompanied by an adult.
Additionally, the library service is hosting Fantastic Fairytales sessions at three branches. These events, which are suitable for children aged four and older, feature stories, crafts, fairytale masks, and a character trail. These sessions cost £1 per child, and advance booking is recommended by emailing [email protected].
The Fantastic Fairytales events will take place at Werrington Library on 26 May at 14:30, Dogsthorpe Library on 27 May at 14:00, and Orton Library on 29 May at 14:30.
The library service operates 10 sites across the city in addition to a mobile library. Parents should also be aware that while Peterborough Limited recently reintroduced overdue charges for some library items, these fees do not apply to child memberships.
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