Afternoon events, Books, Storytelling

An interactive event, featuring a reading from the author and discussion.

Come and listen to Amazing Grace and other Mary Hoffman stories, with activities and Children's Book Award voting.

Master storyteller David Campbell was friends with the great Duncan Williamson, and he carries on in the Williamson tradition of drawing on Celtic mythology, adventure stories, romances and quirky anecdotes to make mesmerising storytelling.

Stories, games and art and craft fun for children and their parents and carers.

Discover the history of the secret Roman temple. Hear the story of how it was uncovered in the 50s. This story session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Children can listen to stories, illustrated by exhibits and artefacts from the museum.

Local historian Phillip Lindley recounts the tale of Edward Wightman, the last person to be burned at the stake for heresy in England, which is a national story with local interest.

Come to the library for spooky stories and creepy crafts.

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Storytelling session with children's tales relating to the gardens and the museum.

Listen to the servants telling traditional Cumbrian stories, have a go at writing with a quill pen and ink, dress up in replica 18th-century costumes and play with reproduction toys.

Performance storytelling from the point of view of the ship owner's youngest daughter.

Hear how the king defeated the dragon and take part in related activities including children's book award-voting.

Children can explore the gallery and find different ways of looking at artwork, including original illustrations from The Gruffalo, Tiddler and What The Ladybird Heard, followed by an interactive storytime.

New author Silvana Biagioni reads extracts from her book Sacha Meets a Sellkie. She'll also bring in Sacha's story sack, full of things for children to rummage through.

A storytelling and craft activity session looking at how people from different cultures and countries work together in times of hardship and war.

A mix of performances, open mics and storytelling, plus a special edition of Seasonally Effected.

Hear the story of a lost shoe that finds itself in a museum. With activities and children's book award-voting.

A storytelling session following a group of shapes who find out how much better things are when they get along.

Young children can learn about stories and how to engage in reading with craft activities, messy play and cooking.