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.
What's On
Bookable Events
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+.
Saturday 28th May, 2pm. Join Chris Haughton for a fun, action-packed afternoon of stories, funny trailers, clever props, dancing and drawing games.
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.
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+.
Monday 30th May. Fun, interactive drawing workshop with Middlesbrough author James Harris.
This session is designed for children aged 7+ with an interactive story time and knicker-making activity - this will be a celebration to remember!
Sunday 14 August, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm An amazing chance to learn from an expert Aardman story artist!
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during term time. These fun-filled sessions are ideal for those who like to get up and stomp!
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.
2, 3, 4 & 5 June. Suitable for all the family this craft session will have all the fun of a right royal celebration!
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.
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.
Storytime is on the hour, every hour during the May Half Term holidays! Just £2 per child.
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+.
27th July & 18th August. Come along and learn to draw like a professional illustrator with the amazing Liz Million, local illustrator and author.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.