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Join us on Saturday 19 July for the Fabula Festival’s Families Take-Over Day! Redbridge Central Library will be bursting at the seams – with a whole day of free family events in store.
There’ll be author visits, special story times and loads of crafts and fun activities. Come along, enjoy the fun – and don’t forget to sign up to the Fabula Reading Challenge!
All events and activities are drop-in.
Plant your pot of cress to take home and grow. Design the cover for the plant pot by choosing one of the dino designs and adding your finishing touches! Don’t forget to water your cress!
This event is a drop-in.
Dino Suncatchers Tuesday 05/08/25 2 pm – 3 pm
Dino Dig Tuesday 12/08/25 2 pm – 3 pm
Pegasaurus Tuesday 19/08/25 2 pm – 3 pm
Dino Cress Pots Tuesday 26/08/25 2 pm – 3 pm
*Special Event at Wanstead Library*
National Play Day. Join us for lots of outdoor activities, face painting and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Wednesday 06/08/25 2:30 pm – 4 pm
Make and take away your own storybook all about the amazing things that have happened in our borough!
From the tale of the Ilford mammoth and the first people to live in Redbridge, all the way to a famous Woodford writer and new arrivals, come and tell these stories and more in your book!
Drop in anytime to take part. Suitable for ages 6+
Calling all Lego builders! Join us this summer to show off your building skills and build something truly awesome!
To celebrate National Play Day 2025 join us on Christchurch Green
Teddy Bear’s Picnic 2.30 pm – 3.00 pm
With songs, rhymes and stories suitable for under 5’s
Games in the Park Craft Activities 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Giant games to enjoy and Dino eggs to decorate. Suitable for ages 4 – 10 years
Please note that this event will take place in the park, weather permitting, and will be held in the Wanstead Library hall if it rains.
This summer, we are going dinosaur crazy! As part of the Fabula Reading Challenge, stomp and chomp through stories and join in with our dinosaur-themed activities. To sign up for the Fabula Reading Challenge, speak to a member of staff at the desk, scan the QR code or visit our website.
Looking for something to do this summer?
Check out the rest of this board to see our upcoming events!
Looking to do something fun outdoors?
Borrow a football to take to the park or get involved with our National Play Day event!