Thursday 15th September, 6-8pm. What is the story behind Wales's erasure from Miyazaki’s film adaptation of Howl's Moving Castle, and what effect did it have on the story and on its eponymous character?
What's On
Bookable Events
Sunday 26th June from 12.30pm. Items from the Collection will be available to explore and handle, with archivist Michael Geary on-hand to tell you more about the items and guide you through our archive.
Let's get junk journaling! Every Saturday afternoon we're taking bits and bobs and making them into storytelling masterpieces. Join us at 1pm - suitable for over 8s.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during term time. These fun-filled sessions are ideal for those who like to get up and stomp!
Sunday afternoons throughout June and July. 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!
Saturday 17th September, 10.30am - 12pm. Hear Lucy Farfort's new book and join in a fun drawing session to invent yourself as the main character in your own story. For 5-9 year olds with big hearts and big imaginations who love to write and draw.
Saturday 17th September. Do you know your Matilda from your Esio Trot? Test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's beloved characters and adventures in our super quiz to celebrate Roald Dahl Day.
We're launching a new regular artists meet-up and we want to hear your thoughts - join us on 19th July at 6.30pm for a chance to help shape a brand new artists community event at Seven Stories.
Saturday afternoons throughout June and July. 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.
Saturday mornings in June and July. Calling all budding poets, playwrights and storytellers aged 8+! Come and join the Story Catchers for an inspiring creative writing session.
Sunday 14 August, 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm An amazing chance to learn from an expert Aardman story artist!
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.
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.
*SOLD OUT* Saturday 22nd October, 11.30am, 2pm and 4pm A brand new interactive musical show for all the family based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt.
Sundays throughout June and July, 1pm. Be inspired by the amazing art of some of our most well-loved illustrators like Pat Hutchinson, Axel Scheffler and Chris Haughton and design your very own book cover using block printing.
Sundays throughout June and July, 10.30am. We provide the materials, you bring the imagination!