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YATE Library is hosting a series of half-term holiday activities for children aged four and over.

A drop-in farmyard fun crafts event takes place on May 30 from 10.30amnoon.

Bookings are required for the 'Party Animals' party on June 1 from 2.30-4pm and the Lego 'Beware of the Bull' challenge on June 2 from 10.3011.30am.

Craft bags are available to take home, while stocks last.

The library is now looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers, aged 14 and over, to join the team running the children's Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Ask in the library for more details.

The regular Lego club takes place on June 24 from 10.30-11.30am for 4-10 year olds (booking required).

Reading group ‘Have You Read’, to enjoy tea and a chat with like-minded book lovers, takes place every fourth Friday in the month, from 10.3011.30am.

Craft Group meets on June 3 and 10, from 10am-noon, for tips on knitting, sewing or crochet.

Regular events include Wriggle & Rhyme: rhymes and songs for parents and babies/toddlers to enjoy together on Thursday and Friday, 9.30-10am. Free family-friendly story time, with crafts for preschool children, takes place on Tuesdays from 9.30-10am.

Stay & play Duplo and trains sessions for pre-school children take place every Tuesday and Friday Morning during term time, from 10.30-11.30am.

Computer support with digital champion volunteers is on Saturdays from 10am-noon.

A Vision West of England information, advice and support drop-in takes place on the second Thursday of the month from 10am-noon.

Legal advice from Wards solicitors, 10am-noon, June 1.

For bookings and more information on any event call 01454 868006, speak to a member of staff at the library or email yate.library@southglos.gov.uk.

The library is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10am-5.30pm, Thursday from 10am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-2pm.

Open access (unstaffed) is from 8am-7.30pm every day.