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Libraries and community centres bank holiday closures

All our libraries and community centres will be closed on Monday 29 May 2023. 

Half term fun in libraries

There’s lots of free activities happening in Leicester libraries this half term that will keep children of all ages busy!

Beaumont Leys Library

Superhero treasure hunt and scene - find all of the pictures and win a fun pack and help us fill our sky scene with superheroes - 27 May - 3 June, during opening hours.

Spring crafts - papercrafts suitable for ages 5-11 years - Thursday 1 June, 2 - 3.30pm.

Free drop-in event, for more information, please ring 0116 299 5460 or visit Beaumont Leys Library.


Belgrave Library

Uganda 50 pop-up artwork - find out about the artwork for Belgrave roundabout, view the designs, meet the artist and take part in some arts and crafts - Wednesday 31 May & Thursday - 1 June, 10am - 2pm.

Free drop-in events, for more information, please ring 0116 299 5500 or visit Belgrave Library.


Central Library

Storytime and craft activities - hear stories told by our team and continue the adventures after with activity sheets and crafts - Tuesday 30 May & Thursday 1 June: 2 - 5pm.

Free drop-in events, for more information and to book your place, please ring 0116 299 5401 or visit Central Library.


Evington Library

Create your own dream catcher – Tuesday 30 May, 12noon – 2pm.

Free, but booking required, please ring 0116 221 1286 or visit Evington Library.


Hamilton Library

Crafts activities - DIY activity sheets and colouring - 27 May - 3 June, during opening hours.

Free drop-in event, for more information, please ring 0116 221 2790 or visit Hamilton Library.


Highfields Library

Create your own sun catcher – Tuesday 30 May, 12noon – 2pm.

Free event, but booking required, please ring 0116 299 5494 or visit Highfields Library.


New Parks Library

Mini quilt making - make mini patchwork quilts using felt, to help create an exhibition to be displayed in the library - 27 May - 3 June, during opening hours.

Whilst you are there take a look at the Quilt Exhibition with contributions from a number of local residents / library members.

Free drop-in event, please ring 0116 229 8200 or visit New Parks Library.


Pork Pie Library

Spring flower treasure hunt - Find all of the spring flowers hidden around the library and receive a prize - 30 May - 2 June, 9am - 5pm.

Free drop-in event, for more information, please ring 0116 299 5480 or visit Pork Pie library.


St Barnabas Library

Crafts activities - DIY activity sheets and colouring - 27 May - 3 June, during opening hours.

Free drop-in event, for more information, please ring 0116 299 5450 or visit St Barnabas Library.


St Matthews Library

Uganda 50 pop-up artwork - find out about the artwork for Belgrave roundabout, view the designs, meet the artist and take part in some arts and crafts.

Tuesday 30 May - 4 - 8pm, Friday 2 June, 10am - 2pm.

Free drop-in events, for more information, please ring 0116 222 1045 or visit St Matthews Library.


Westcotes Library

Spring activities and colouring sheets – 27 May – 3 June, during opening hours.

Free drop-in event, for more information, please ring 0116 299 5510 or visit Westcotes Library.