This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Principal Libraries Outreach Officer, Alison Beer, for the attention of all schools.
The season to shine with Slough Libraries
Follow the trail of the magical comet to a sparkling line-up of free family activities in libraries this December.
The Curve
The Comet story time
Saturday 6 December, 11-11.30am A special edition story time, featuring the magical story of The Comet.
Caroline’s comets
Saturday 13 December 2-4pm
Join Museums Partnership Reading to explore Slough’s comet-connected history.
Celebrate the achievements of Caroline Herschel, discoverer of 8 comets, who looked to the skies over Slough through a giant telescope.
Create your own comet to zoom around your room, along with other space related activities.
Drop in, suitable for 5+ years
LEGO® Build to Give
Tuesday 16 December 4-5pm
Children can give the gift of kindness by building a LEGO® heart and for each one made, LEGO® will donate a gift to a child in need. Drop-in. Age 5+
Papercraft
Saturday 20 December 3-4pm Transform your paper into dragon claws or a Christmas wreath.
Drop in. Age 4+
Do you want to make a snowman?
Monday 22 December 2-3pm
Turn plain paper plates into a friendly snowman who never melts!
Drop in. Age 3+
Regular drop in events
LEGO® (for age 5+) Tuesdays 4-5pm
Chess (all ages) Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm
Britwell library
Lynch Hill School choir
Friday 19 December 4pm
Enjoy a selection of seasonal songs from the young singers of Lynch Hill School.
Cippenham library
Pop-up play featuring The Comet story time
Saturday 6 December 11am-12noon
Enjoy a magical tale then stay to play. Board games and puzzles will be available after your story.
Caroline’s comets
Saturday 6 December 1.30-3.30pm
Create your own comet and celebrate Slough’s connection to space, with themed activities from Museums Partnership Reading. Drop in, suitable for 5+ years
Pop-up play
Saturday 13 December 11am-12noon
A room full of puzzles and board games for an hour of family fun.
Do you want to make a snowman?
Tuesday 23 December 2-3pm
Turn plain paper plates into a friendly snowman who never melts!
Drop in. Age 3+
Langley library
Caroline’s comets
Monday 15 December 3.15 – 4.30pm
Create your own comet and celebrate Slough’s connection to space, with themed activities from Museums Partnership Reading. Drop in, suitable for 5+ years
Jingle bell pots
Tuesday 16 December 3.30 – 4.30pm
Turn old pots into festive bells that really jingle all the way! Add your own colourful touches to create a delightful decoration for your home. Drop in. Age 3+
More comet adventures await at The Curve Venue seasonal show The Comet. See curvevenue.uk for details. Please note – tickets charges apply for this production.
Parents/carers should stay on site. Please note the age guidance for activities.
Borrow up to 30 books with your library membership and take the magic of stories home. Access thousands of books, magazines and newspapers digitally, through our e-reading services, so you can always have something to read without venturing out in the cold.
Ask staff for details or visit www.slough.gov.uk/libraries
