Dog's Friends Storytime with Alfie Joey

Tuesday 31st May, 3pm. Woof woof! Join Dog as he takes a walk through the farm, saying hello to his friends in this beautiful rhyming story. For ages 5-7.

The Last Coal Miner cartoon drawalong with Alfie Joey

Tuesday 31st May, 1.30pm. North East artist, BBC Radio presenter and author Alfie Joey is here this Half Term! Join in a cartoon drawalong with Alfie based on his book, The Last Coal Miner. For ages 7+.

Family Afternoon with Chris Haughton

Saturday 28th May, 2pm. Join Chris Haughton for a fun, action-packed afternoon of stories, funny trailers, clever props, dancing and drawing games.

Oh no, George! Storytime Performance

May Half Term Performance: join Harris and George for this laugh-out-loud story of a dog who really, really tries to be good. Suitable for all the family.

Draw-a-long with Amelia Fang creator Laura Ellen Anderson

Sunday 12 June, 11am. In a fun-filled hour, meet Laura's new characters, create an exciting book cover and learn how to draw Ray's adorable cloud-cat Nim! For ages 6+.

Let's Draw! Everyday Monsters with author James Harris

Monday 30th May. Fun, interactive drawing workshop with Middlesbrough author James Harris.

Jubilee Celebrations at Seven Stories: The Queen's Knickers

This session is designed for children aged 7+ with an interactive story time and knicker-making activity - this will be a celebration to remember!

Shaun the Sheep and Wallace & Gromit Storyboarding Workshop with Aardman Studios

Sunday 14 August, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm An amazing chance to learn from an expert Aardman story artist!

Story Stompers (for age 2+)

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during term time. These fun-filled sessions are ideal for those who like to get up and stomp!

The Art of Chris Haughton (for ages 3+)

Join the Seven Stories Story Catcher team and some of Chris Haughton’s best loved characters as we explore colour, shape and print in these fun-filled creative sessions.

Jubilee Celebrations at Seven Stories: Bunting Making

2, 3, 4 & 5 June. Suitable for all the family this craft session will have all the fun of a right royal celebration!

The Art of Chris Haughton (for ages 7+)

Shhh, we have a plan...a plan to get creative! A fun-filled Half Term session full of colour and creativity where you’ll get to design your very own character using a range of materials and techniques.

Preserving Peter Rabbit: Beatrix Potter and the Children's Literature of Rural Modernity

The stories of Beatrix Potter and Beatrix Heelis are the subjects of this talk by visiting Leverhulme professor Kristin Bluemel, in partnership with Newcastle University.

Daily Storytimes

Storytime is on the hour, every hour during the May Half Term holidays! Just £2 per child.

The See-Saw Tree with author David Wood

Thursday 4 August, 11am. Join award-winning writer David Wood to explore his powerful and poignant new book The See-Saw Tree. For ages 8+.

Cartoony critters and hilarious humans!

27th July & 18th August. Come along and learn to draw like a professional illustrator with the amazing Liz Million, local illustrator and author.

Don’t Be Silly! featuring Seth and the Rainbow Monsters Story Workshop with Laura Maclennan

Saturday 28th May, 11am. Come and join the fun with local author Laura and her character Seth and his friends in this interactive 1-hour workshop for children aged 4-10.

What The Ladybird Heard Storytimes

2-4 June, 2pm. Join in an interactive storytelling that takes you on a daring mission to save the crown jewels with the help of a ladybird and some very special dogs!

Super Story Explorers

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays throughout term time. Super Story Explorers is our special storytimes for under 6s, perfect for children and grown-ups who love picture books.

Introduction to Cartooning, with cartoonist Suzy Varty! (For 8-12 year olds)

Wed 1 June, 11am. A fantastic chance to learn from a professional cartoonist! These sessions will get any 8-12 year old cartooning in just two hours.

Bookworm Babies (6 week course)

Experience the joy of reading together with your baby and use activities, props and child-led exploratory play to develop a strong love of books from an early age.