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Afternoon Rhymetime For Baby And Toddlers (Under 2s)
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Mothers and babies can learn new rhymes and make new friends.
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31 May Thu 2pm–2.30pm Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport
Airyhall Library Storytimes
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Stories and activities for ages 0–7 plus carers.
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30 May 3.15pm Airyhall Library, Aberdeen
Almondell Past and Present
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Learn about the heritage of the Almondell Estate over this walk and talk. Meet at the Visitor Centre.
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18 Nov 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Alphabet Babies
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Educational fun for babies and toddlers getting to know letters and sounds through puppets, books and songs. Part of the West End Festival.
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14 Jun 2.15pm Hughenden Sports Club, Glasgow
Amnesty International Education Session
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A chance for children to learn about human rights through creative writing and storytelling. Suitable for P5–7 pupils. Part of the West End Festival.
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11 Jun Mon 10.15am & 1.15pm
13 Jun Wed 10.15am & 1.15pm
Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Archaeology Uncovered
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Unearth your inner Indiana Jones with some hands-on archaeological activities that you'll really dig. Ages 7+.
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30 Jun 11am Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Art Cart
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Artist-led art activities for all the family, inspired each month by something different from the gallery collections.
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3 Jun 2pm
1 Jul 2pm
Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Art Cart
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Keep an eye open for the Art Cart where artists will help children notice particular aspects of the exhibitions and lead some fun activities.
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2 Jun3 Jun Sat & Sun 1–3pm Dundee Contemporary Arts, Dundee
Art in the Park
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Forage for art and craft material from the area around the park. Booking is essential.
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7 Aug 1pm Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
Art Start (Over 1s)
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Pre-school children can explore the gallery's artwork and take part in creative sessions.
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30 May May 30, 11am–12noon The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall
Arthur's Adventure
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This challenging guided walk explores the history of Arthur's Seat. Booking is essential.
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6 Jun 1pm
20 Jun 1pm
4 Jul 1pm
18 Jul 1pm
Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Arthur's Amble
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Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch
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4 Jun30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh
Arts & Crafts Workshop
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Kids can get crafty with a fun drop-in arts and crafts play session. Part of Early Years Festival.
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1 Jul8 Jul Mon–Sun 10am & 3pm Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow
Baby And Toddler Times
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Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 10.30am–12noon, term time only
Central Library, Sheffield
Baby Bounce And Rhyme
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Songs, actions and a lot of knee bouncing.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 11.30am–12noon
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12noon
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 11.30am–12noon
Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood
Baby Bounce And Rhyme Time (Under 2s)
Date Location
Songs and games for babies and their carers.
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31 May Thu 10.30am–11am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10.30am–11am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10.30am–11am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 10.30am–11am
St Ives Library, St Ives
31 May Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, children must be accompanied
6 Sep27 Sep Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 1.30pm–2.30pm, term time only
Holborn Library, London WC1X
1 Jun29 Jun Fri 10.45am–11.15am
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 10.45am–11.15am
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 10.45am–11.15am
Skelmersdale Library, Skelmersdale
6 Jun Jun 6, 1.30pm–2.30pm Camden Town Library, London NW1
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 18 Months)
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A fun and learning session for babies.
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31 May Thu 10.30am–10.50am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10.30am–10.50am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10.30am–10.50am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 10.30am–10.50am
Ivybridge Library, Ivybridge
1 Jun29 Jun Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 9.45am–10.15am, 10.30am–11am
Kidsgrove Library, Stoke-on-Trent
6 Jun27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11am
4 Jul25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11am
1 Aug29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11am
5 Sep26 Sep Wed 10.30am–11am
Harris Library, Preston
Baby Bounce & Rhyme (Under 3s)
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1 Jun15 Jun Jun 1, 15, 11am–11.30am
7 Jul21 Jul Jul 7, 21, 11am–11.30am
Bath Central Library, Bath
1 Jun29 Jun Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
5 Jun26 Jun Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
3 Jul31 Jul Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
7 Aug28 Aug Tue 10.15am–10.45am, term time only
Burton Library, Burton-on-Trent
Baby Bounce Session (Under 2s)
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4 Jun25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only)
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm (term–time only)
Kilburn Library, London NW6
Baby Club (Under 2s)
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24 May31 May Thu 9.30am–10.30am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 9.30am–10.30am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 9.30am–10.30am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 9.30am–10.30am
Tyldesley Library, Manchester
Baby Rhyme Time
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 10.30am–11am
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 10.30am–11am
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 10.30am–11am
Notting Hill Library, London W2
1 Jun29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 11am–11.30am
East Grinstead Library, East Grinstead
4 Jun25 Jun Mon 10am–10.30am
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 10am–10.30am
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 10am–10.30am
North Kensington Library, London W11
4 Jun25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 2pm–2.30pm
Brompton Library, London SW5
4 Jun25 Jun Mon 2pm–2.30pm
2 Jul30 Jul Mon 2pm–2.30pm
6 Aug27 Aug Mon 2pm–2.30pm
1 Jun29 Jun Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 10am–10.30am & 11am–11.30am
Crawley Library, Crawley
5 Jun26 Jun Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am
3 Jul31 Jul Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am
7 Aug28 Aug Tue 9.30am & 10am & 10.15am–10.45am
Hampton Library, Peterborough
6 Jun27 Jun Wed 10am–10.20am
4 Jul25 Jul Wed 10am–10.20am
1 Aug29 Aug Wed 10am–10.20am
Kensington Central Library, London W8
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 2.15pm–2.45pm
Werrington Library, Peterborough
Baby Rhymetime (Under 2s)
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An interactive session for babies and their carers.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 11.15am–11.45am, term time only
Sherwood Library, Nottingham
Baby Sensory Taster Session
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7 Jun Jun 7, 10.30am–11am
5 Jul Jul 5, 10.30am–11am
Waterstones, Barnet
Baby Time (Under 3s)
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Soft play and stories for toddlers.
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4 Jun Jun 4, 10am–11am
2 Jul Jul 2, 10am–11am
6 Aug Aug 6, 10am–11am
Firth Park Library, Sheffield
29 Jun Jun 29, 10am–11am, term time only
27 Jul Jul 27, 10am–11am, term time only
31 Aug Aug 31, 10am–11am, term time only
28 Sep Sep 28, 10am–11am, term time only
Park Library, Sheffield
Bags of Art
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Collect a bag of art activities from the art station, and you and your family can explore the gallery with its help and make your own art. Ages 4–12.
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17 Jun 2pm Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, Edinburgh
Balmoral Children's Events
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The rangers lead a variety of fun nature games. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
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26 Jul16 Aug Thu 2–4pm Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre, Ballater
Barnardo's Big Toddle
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This half mile sponsored walk for children under five is part of the biggest pre-school charity event in the UK. All the money raised goes to help children aged under five who are less fortunate. Booking is essential.
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16 Jun 10.30am Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Bat and Moth Night
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An evening event to learn more about the two nocturnal creatures and hopefully spot a few. Meet at Patterton Train Station car park.
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19 Sep 7.30pm Dams to Darnley Country Park, Glasgow
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running
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A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. Those less inclined to lycra can still enjoy the Event Village at the finish line, with a Food and Drink Fayre and entertainment for all.
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29 Sep30 Sep Times vary Bught Park, Inverness
Beach Bonanza
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Find out what lives on the beach, and see how you can use the things you find there to make art.
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28 Jul29 Jul Sat & Sun 11am–4pm RSPB Mersehead Nature Reserve, Dumfries
Beach Watch Survey Weekend
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Gloves and litter pickers are provided for this clean-up which is happening all over Scotland's shores.
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15 Sep16 Sep Sat & Sun 1–3pm Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Nr Inverkip
Bee Walk and Crafts
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Get busy learning about our pollinating pals in this activity and craft session.
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19 Aug 1.30pm Castle Semple Centre, Lochwinnoch
Begonia
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Explore the remarkable world of the beautiful and versatile begonia. Ages 5+.
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18 Aug19 Aug Sat & Sun 1–4pm John Hope Gateway Centre at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Big Art Session
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Sessions designed so that children, and their accompanying adults, can create and be messy together, all the while enjoying all the McManus has to offer.
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16 Jun 10.30am McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum, Dundee
Big Bike Day
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A day of cycling fun for the whole family, with trails, family runs, cycle health checks and more.
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3 Jun 10.30am Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
Big Butterfly Count
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Join in the national Big Butterfly Count, searching for beautiful specimens around the park. Meet at the Visitor Centre. Booking is essential.
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5 Aug 2pm Polkemmet Park Centre, West Lothian
The Blackwell Children's Book Group
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An hour of friendly chat about books for 8–11 year olds, every month.
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18 Jun 5.45pm
9 Jul 5.45pm
Blackwells, Edinburgh
Book Group and Craft Club for Children
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Reading and discussing books, alongside arts and crafts activities for ages 5–11.
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9 Jun 10.15am
23 Jun 10.15am
7 Jul 10.15am
Elder Park Library, Glasgow
Bookbug Rhyme Session
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Interactive songs and stories for babies and toddlers, with Scottish Borders Libraries.
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16 Jun Sat 1.15–1.45pm & 2.15–2.45pm Harmony Garden, Melrose
Bookbug Session
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Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Suitable for under threes. Booking is essential.
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22 May28 Aug Tue 10.30–11.30am Wester Hailes Library, Edinburgh
22 May31 Aug Tue & Fri 10.30–11.30am Muirhouse Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 10.15am & 11.15am Portobello Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 10.30–11am Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 11–11.30am & 2–2.30pm Newington Library, Edinburgh
23 May29 Aug Wed 2–2.30pm Piershill Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 10.15–10.45am
9 Jun 10am
Ratho Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 10.30–11am Morningside Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 11am–noon Granton Library, Edinburgh
24 May30 Aug Thu 11.30am–noon Moredun Library, Edinburgh
25 May31 Aug Fri 10.30–11am Blackhall Library, Edinburgh
25 May31 Aug Fri 10.45–11.15am Sighthill Library, Edinburgh
1 Jun 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
2 Jun 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am
13 Jun 10.30am
27 Jun 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun19 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
5 Jun 1.45pm
15 Jun 10.30am
Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
7 Jun21 Jun Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
7 Jun 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun 10.30am
22 Jun 10.30am
Central Library, Edinburgh
8 Jun9 Jun Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
29 Jun 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
28 Jun29 Jun Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11–11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am
17 Jul 10.30am
11 Jul 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 10.30am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
3 Jul 1.45pm
20 Jul 10.30am
Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
5 Jul 10.30am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
5 Jul 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am
20 Jul 10.30am
Central Library, Edinburgh
6 Jul 10.30am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
7 Jul 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
13 Jul14 Jul Fri 1–1.30pm; Sat 2.30–3pm
27 Jul 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
26 Jul27 Jul Thu 10.30–11am; Fri 11.30am Fountainbridge Library, Edinburgh
2 Aug16 Aug Thu 10.30–11am South Queensferry Library, South Queensferry
2 Aug 10.30am Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug 10.30am
17 Aug 10.30am
31 Aug 10.30am
14 Sep 10.30am
28 Sep 10.30am
Children's Library at Central Library, Edinburgh
3 Aug Fri 10.30am & 11.15am Gilmerton Library, Edinburgh
4 Aug 10.30am Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 10.30am
21 Aug 10.30am
8 Aug 10.30am
22 Aug 10.30am
Leith Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug21 Aug Tue 10.30–11.15am Stockbridge Library, Edinburgh
7 Aug 1.45pm
17 Aug 10.30am
Kirkliston Library, Kirkliston
10 Aug12 Aug Fri 1–1.30pm; Sun 2.30–3pm
31 Aug 10.30am
McDonald Road Library, Edinburgh
Bookbug Sessions
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Rhymes, stories and songs to stimulate and delight wee ones. Ages 0–4.
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30 Apr25 Jun Mon 10.30–11am Drongan Community Library, Drongan
30 Apr25 Jun Mon 2–2.30pm Cumnock Community Library, Cumnock
1 May19 Jun Tue 10.30–11am Galston Community Library, Galston
2 May20 Jun Wed 11–11.30am Kilmaurs Community Library, Kilmaurs
3 May21 Jun Thu 9.30–10am Mauchline Library, Mauchline
3 May21 Jun Thu 11am–1pm Crosshouse Community Library, Crosshouse
4 May22 Jun Fri 9.30–10am & 10.30–11am Stewarton Library, Stewarton
7 Jun 1.30pm Dalry Library, Dalry
8 Jun 10.30am Ardrossan Library, Ardrossan
11 Jun 10.30am Largs Library, Largs
11 Jun 1.30pm Skelmorlie Library, Skelmorlie
12 Jun 10am Dreghorn Library, Irvine
12 Jun 10.30am Beith Library, Beith
13 Jun 11am Millport Library, Isle of Cumbrae
14 Jun 10.30am Saltcoats Library, Saltcoats
14 Jun 1.30pm Kilwinning Library, Kilwinning
15 Jun 10.30am Bourtreehill Library, Irvine
19 Jun 10.30am West Kilbride Library, West Kilbride
21 Jun 10.30am Irvine Library, Irvine
22 Jun 10.30am Kilbirnie Library, Kilbirnie
Bookstart 20th Birthday Party (Under 5s)
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Bring a lunch and join in with a Teddy Bear's picnic, following the regular Bounce and Rhyme Session.
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14 Jun Jun 14, 11.30am Ivybridge Library, Ivybridge
Bookstart Plus
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Reading sessions.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only
7 Sep28 Sep Fri 10am–11.30am, term time only
Camberwell Library, London SE5
6 Jun27 Jun Wed 10am–11.30am, term time only
4 Jul25 Jul Wed 10am–11.30am
1 Aug29 Aug Wed 10am–11.30am
Peckham Library, London SE15
Born frae the Sea!
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Tim Porteus tells tales of Prestonpans's salt panners with his big and wee friends. Part of 3 Harbours Arts Festival.
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7 Jun 2pm Prestonpans Infant School, Prestonpans
A Bouldering Adventure
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Games, fun and a chance to have a go on the bouldering wall as well as learning more about the Scouts. Part of the West End Festival.
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17 Jun 9am Gibson Street, Glasgow
Bounce and Rhyme
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Stories, song and rhymes for under 3s, helping young ones with their literacy and numeracy and having lots of fun at the same time.
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24 May26 Jul Thu 12.15–1.15pm Springburn Library, Glasgow
24 May26 Jul Thu 1–2pm Library at The Bridge, Glasgow
24 May26 Jul Thu 1.30–2.30pm Whiteinch Library, Glasgow
25 May30 Jul Mon & Fri 10.30–11.30am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Bridgeton Library and Learning Centre, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Anniesland Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Pollokshields Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 10.30–11.30am Shettleston Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 11am–noon Cardonald Library, Glasgow
25 May27 Jul Fri 11.30am–12.30pm Elder Park Library, Glasgow
28 May30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Langside Library, Glasgow
28 May30 Jul Mon 10.30–11.30am Mitchell Library, Glasgow
28 May30 Jul Mon 11am–noon Gorbals Library, Glasgow
28 May30 Jul Mon 11.30am–12.30pm Dennistoun Library, Glasgow
28 May30 Jul Mon 1.30–2.30pm Couper Institute Library, Glasgow
29 May31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Maryhill Library & Learning Centre, Glasgow
29 May31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Barmulloch Library, Glasgow
29 May31 Jul Tue 10.30–11.30am Riddrie Library, Glasgow
29 May31 Jul Tue 2.15–3.15pm Milton Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Partick Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Woodside Library, Aberdeen
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Baillieston Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Drumchapel Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Ibrox Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 10.30–11.30am Possilpark Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Govanhill Library, Glasgow
30 May25 Jul Wed 1.30–2.30pm Castlemilk Library, Glasgow
1 Jun27 Jul Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30am Pollokshaws Library, Glasgow
Bounce And Rhyme Ticketed Event (Under 5s)
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Simple songs and rhymes and a chance for babies and toddlers to mix socially with children of their own age.
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8 Jun29 Jun Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied
6 Jul20 Jul Fri 11am–11.30am, booking essential, children must be accompanied
High Wycombe Library, High Wycombe
Bounce And Rhyme (Under 5s)
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31 May Thu 10.30am–11am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10.30am–11am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10.30am–11am
Gerrards Cross Library, Gerrards Cross
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10am–10.30am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10am–10.30am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 10am–10.30am
Penzance Library, Penzance
15 Jun Jun 15, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm
20 Jul Jul 20, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm
17 Aug Aug 17, 9.45am–10.30am & 2.15pm–3pm
Beverley Library, Beverley
Breakdance for Kids
Date Location
Bust some moves with Step it Up Dance at a beginners taster breakdance sessions. Part of Leith Festival.
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8 Jun15 Jun Fri 2–3pm Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Edinburgh
11 Jun Mon 4–5pm & 5–6pm
P1–3 from 4pm; P4–7 from 5pm.
Calton Centre, Edinburgh
The Bruce Festival
Date Location
Dunfermline, home to the story of Robert the Bruce as well as the legendary king's grave, hosts a weekend of historical activities and re-enactments with a strong family feel. The centrepiece is Bruce Live in the Glen, a medieval village teeming with craftsmen, jesters, soldiers and knights, with storytelling, battle demos and plenty of hands-on activities to get involved with (sticking wounded soldiers back together at the medieval hospital being just one rather gruesome example).
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24 Aug26 Aug To be confirmed Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Bug Hunt (Over 5s)
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8 Jun Jun 8, 10am–12noon, children must be accompanied, booking essential Nene Park, Peterborough
Bug Safari
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Get up close and personal with all sorts of bugs and beasties. Not suitable for prams or buggies.
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1 Aug 2pm Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Burrell Family Films
Date Location
A chance for families to gather round the big screen. This season there's an animal theme.
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10 Jun8 Jul Sun 2pm Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Burrell for Families
Date Location
Have a look at the Burrell's collected treasures. Ages 5–12.
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2 Jun 2pm
A chance to explore Giant Animals this week.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
23 Jun 2pm
This week there's a chance to take a look at Treasure Makers.
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Burrell Walking Tours
Date Location
Get fit and get learning at this themed walk. Ages 5+; children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential.
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24 Jun 2pm Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Butterfly Bonanza
Date Location
The air is alive with the flutter of wings, with everything from six-spot burnet to common blue butterflies and darter dragonflies to be spied flitting around the ponds. Join the ranger to learn more about delicate winged creatures.
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14 Jul 1pm Robroyston Park, Glasgow
Calderwood and Oakbank Walk
Date Location
This four mile walk takes in the ancient woodland and local shale deposits. Meet at Gassworks Brae. Part of West Lothian Walking Week.
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18 Sep 1.30pm Almondell and Calderwood Country Park, by Broxburn
Cartoon Workshop
Date Location
Parents and kids can recreate some classic cartoon favourites and make their own. Part of Dundee WestFest.
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16 Jun 10am Blackness Community Library, Dundee
CatStrand Youth Players
Date Location
Group for youngsters aged 10–18 who are interested in any aspect of theatre. Several one-act plays are produced every year. During term time only.
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6 May24 Jun Sun 2pm The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Chatter Books (Ages 7-10)
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The actor and adventurer discusses a variety of stories, anecdotes and tales from his travels.
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6 Jun Jun 6, 4pm–5pm
4 Jul Jul 4, 4pm–5pm
1 Aug Aug 1, 4pm–5pm
Crawley Library, Crawley
Chatterbooks (Ages 8-12)
Date Location
Quizzes, games and discussions based on popular books.
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30 May Wed 4pm
6 Jun27 Jun Wed 4pm
4 Jul25 Jul Wed 4pm
1 Aug29 Aug Wed 4pm
Plymstock Library, Plymouth
2 Jun Jun 2, 3.30pm–4.45pm
7 Jul Jul 7, 3.30pm–4.45pm
Camberwell Library, London SE5
7 Jun Jun 7, 4pm–5pm
5 Jul Jul 5, 4pm–5pm
2 Aug Aug 2, 4pm–5pm
Skelmersdale Library, Skelmersdale
21 Jun Jun 21, 4pm–5pm
12 Jul Jul 12, 4pm–5pm
9 Aug Aug 9, 4pm–5pm
Chandler's Ford Library, Eastleigh
Chatterbooks Reading Group
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31 May May 31, 4.30pm–5.30pm
28 Jun Jun 28, 4.30pm–5.30pm
Peckham Library, London SE15
20 Jun Jun 20, 3.45pm–4.45pm
18 Jul Jul 18, 3.45pm–4.45pm
Brompton Library, London SW5
Chatterbooks Reading Group (Ages 8-11)
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8 Jun Jun 8, 4pm–5pm
13 Jul Jul 13, 4pm–5pm
10 Aug Aug 10, 4pm–5pm
Ashburton Library, Croydon
18 Jun Jun 18, 3.45pm–4.45pm
16 Jul Jul 16, 3.45pm–4.45pm
20 Aug Aug 20, 3.45pm–4.45pm
Fleetwood Library, Fleetwood
Children's Day
Date Location
Circus-skills workshops, a prize-winning round-the-garden quiz, face-painting and a chance to paint a tile for our Children's Garden mud hut bird hide.
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12 Aug Aug 12, 1pm–4.30pm Barnsdale Gardens, Oakham
Children's History Activity Week
Date Location
A talk by The Confucius Institute about aspects of the country's history and culture and the opportunity to learn two Chinese characters and a useful phrase or sentence.
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3 Sep Sep 3, 9am–5pm Waterstones, Swindon
Children's Totstime
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24 May31 May Thu 10.45am–11.15am
7 Jun28 Jun Thu 10.45am–11.15am
5 Jul26 Jul Thu 10.45am–11.15am
2 Aug30 Aug Thu 10.45am–11.15am
Central Library, Nottingham
The Clue's in the Shoe
Date Location
Track animals and figure out their identity using nothing but the distinctive trails each one leaves behind. Meet the ranger at the car park on Station Road, Lennoxtown. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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3 Jul 2pm Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Coldingham Bay Summer Explorers
Date Location
Meet with the ranger and explore the beach's wildlife. Meet at the Lifeguard hut on Coldingham Bay.
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3 Jul7 Aug Tue 2–4pm Coldingham Bay, Eyemouth
Construction Club: Electric Buzzers!
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Learn how to make one of those infuriating steady hand buzzer games, then see if you can get through it without any wobbles. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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28 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Gear Driven Roadsters
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Youngsters who are curious about how things work will enjoy this workshop where they get to see how motors work and build a toy car. Ages 7+.
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11 Aug 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Robot Arm
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Every kid loves the Transformers, so let your child learn the principles of making a robot at this fun workshop. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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21 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Tipper Trucks
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Learn more about tipper trucks, which show how air can be used to create movement, before making one of your own. Ages 7+; younger if parents stay to help. Booking is essential.
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14 Jul 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Construction Club: Wacky Racers
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Discover how motors and pulleys work, then create a racer that works on these principles. Ages 7+. Booking is essential.
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4 Aug 11.30am National Mining Museum Scotland, Newtongrange
Courtyard Encounter – Wildlife Workshop
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Join the Rangers for this wildlife workshop.
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22 Jul 2pm Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine
Craft Activities (Ages 3-8)
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Ska-punk from the Midlands-based seven-piece.
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2 Jun30 Jun Sat 10.30am–12.30pm
7 Jul28 Jul Sat 10.30am–12.30pm
4 Aug25 Aug Sat 10.30am–12.30pm
Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Creative Writing Workshop with Cathy Forde
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Get to grips with creative writing with a little help from Cathy Forde, playwright and author of teen book Fat Boy Swim. Suitable for P7–S2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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7 Jun Thu 10.15am & 1.15pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Creepy Crawly Critters
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Bugs and beasties abound in this storytelling, games and craft session. Ages 3–8. Part of the West End Festival.
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2 Jun 2.30pm Partick Library, Glasgow
Culture Celebration
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A family-friendly evening of entertainment, food and speeches from community figures to celebrate multicultural Glasgow with AfroScots. Part of Refugee Week.
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30 Jun 7pm Maryhill Community Education Centre, Glasgow
Curious
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The St Mungo Museum has collaborated with a wide range of community groups from across Glasgow to tell the stories of some of the many and varied objects in Glasgow Museums' vast collection - from jewellery and paintings to games and musical instruments.
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1 Mar1 Aug Thu 10am–5pm; Fri 11am–5pm; Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–5pm; Tue & Wed 10am–5pm St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
D of E Open Award Group
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Teens who are interested in taking on the Duke of Edinburgh Award can go along to helpful session that'll get them started and guide them through the experience. Ages 12–17.
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13 Mar19 Jun Tue 5–7.30pm Cardonald Library, Glasgow
The Davidson Chalmers Write On! Writing Competition Awards
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The Scottish Borders' most talented young poets accept their awards.
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16 Jun
(Over-9s only) 11am
Harmony Garden, Melrose
Dear Vampa with Ross Collins
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Hear the award-winning tale of a vampire family puzzling at their neighbours' unusual habits (like enjoying sunshine and going to sleep at night). Suitable for P2 pupils. Part of the West End Festival. Booking is essential.
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15 Jun 10.15am Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Dear Zoo Activity Day
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7 Jun Jun 7, 11am–3pm Waterstones, Crewe
Demos and Sports at Plu
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While kids enjoy sporty activities, ranging from cheerleading to teddy tennis, parents (and their little ones) can watch and participate in demos, including baby-led weaning and child first aid. Part of Plu Edinburgh.
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1 Jun3 Jun Fri–Sun 10.30am–4.30pm Leith Links, Edinburgh
Den Building
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Learn how to build a waterproof outdoor shelter. Ages 5–16. Booking is essential.
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31 Jul 1pm Muirshiel Visitor Centre, Nr Lochwinnoch
Diamond Jubilee Colouring Competition
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2 Jun Jun 2, 9am–5.30pm Waterstones, Crewe
Diamond Jubilee Puzzles And Activities
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5 Jun Jun 5, 11am–3pm Waterstones, Crewe
Dip a Pond for the Jubilee
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What better way to celebrate the Queen's 60th year on the throne than by seeking out wee beasties with a net? Join the Rangers for this fun day out; nets supplied.
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5 Jun 2pm Mugdock Country Park, Milngavie
Discover! at Kelvingrove
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Join in activities and trails to learn all about the objects and paintings at Kelvingrove. Suitable for children aged 5–11 years.
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26 May17 Jun Sat & Sun 1.30–4pm
30 Jun 1.30pm
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Discover! Italian Art
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Explore the Italian masters and learn a little about science along the way, including how the artists made paint from eggs and how 3D pictures existed centuries before Avatar graced our cinema screens. Ages 5–11.
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23 Jun24 Jun Sat & Sun 1.30–4pm Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow
Doodle and Splat
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Creative, messy fun for children aged 1 to 2 1/2 years and their parents/carers.
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20 Apr15 Jun Fri 9.30–10.15am Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr12 Jun Mon–Sun 9.30–10.15am The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 9.45–10.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 2.15–3pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 9.45–10.30am Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
Doodle and Splat
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Creative, messy fun for children aged 2 to 5 years and their parents/carers.
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20 Apr15 Jun Fri 10.30–11.15am Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Dunfermline
20 Apr13 Jun Mon–Sun 1.30–2.15pm Duloch Library, Dunfermline
24 Apr12 Jun Tue 10.30–11.15am The Play Planet, Dalgety Bay
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 10.45–11.30am Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church, Edinburgh
25 Apr13 Jun Wed 1.15–2pm St Stephen's Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am Craiglockhart Parish Church, Edinburgh
26 Apr14 Jun Thu 10.45–11.30am & 1.15–2pm Dunnikier Scout Hall, Kirkcaldy
Dotty Designs
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An arty session embracing dots and spots for ages 2–5.
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2 Jun 1pm Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow
Down at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea
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Underwater exploring for ages 3–8 through a range of fishy games, stories and activities. Part of the West End Festival.
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4 Jun 3.30pm Partick Library, Glasgow
4 Jun 3.30pm Mitchell Library, Glasgow
7 Jun 3.30pm Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Dragonflies from Scratch
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Hang out with BBC Springwatch 's dragonfly geek Ruary Mackenzie Dodds and learn all about the beautiful devil's darning needles and their various to-ings and fro-ings. Ages 8+.
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30 May1 Jun Wed–Fri 1–4pm Real Life Science Studio at Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
Drawing In
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A space to draw, create and exchange ideas in the foyer of the cultural melting pot that is the CCA. Open to all ages, including kids (who must be accompanied by an adult at all times). Materials are not provided but occasional talks, events and workshops will be arranged by CCA residents Aye-Aye Books and Welcome Home.
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5 May30 Jun Sat 3–5pm CCA, Glasgow
Drop in Drawing Sessions
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Visitor Assistant Ruby Tulloch talks about the current exhibition, A Parliament of Lines, then families are encouraged to get creative in the activity area.
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9 Jun 1pm
23 Jun 2pm
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
Drop In Sessions (Under 5s)
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6 Jun27 Jun Wed 10.30am–11.30am
4 Jul25 Jul Wed 10.30am–11.30am
1 Aug29 Aug Wed 10.30am–11.30am
Victoria Library, London SW1W
Dunbar Traditional Music Festival
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As it approaches its silver anniversary, the DTMF has a back catalogue filled with some of Scotland's best loved music names, including Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, Sandy Legget and Ian Davidson. A range of trad music to suit most tastes, with a family concert on Sunday afternoon and workshops for all ages.
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28 Sep30 Sep Times vary Dunbar, Various venues, Dunbar
Early Years Storytime (under 5s)
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A storytelling session for families with younger children.
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1 Jun29 Jun Fri 2pm–2.30pm
6 Jul27 Jul Fri 2pm–2.30pm
3 Aug31 Aug Fri 2pm–2.30pm
Exeter Central Library, Exeter

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