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Join us in Rhyme Time for a reading of Baby, Sleepy Baby wrote by author Atinuke. Followed by a Star craft parents, name the star in your little ones’ name and let their creativity flow as they personalise their star.
Suitable for 5’s and under with parental supervision.
Limited spaces and availability, first come first served.
Black Panther is an awesome superhero. With his cool panther suit with technology from his high-tech kingdom of Wakanda, he’s swift and powerful. Do you want to have your own Black Panther Paper Puppet?
Limited spaces and availability, first come first served.
Welcome to The Craft Café at the Festival of the Dead
Step into the serene and immersive corner of the Festival of the Dead, where The Craft Café offers a haven for quieter activities and meaningful conversations.
At The Craft Café, we believe that libraries, as safe and trusted community spaces, can foster important discussions about loss, grief, end-of-life planning, and legacy through the power of books and reading.
Location: First Floor
Time: 2pm to 4pm
What to Expect:
This friendly, safe, and confidential space welcomes all viewpoints. Whether you wish to think, chat, or simply listen, The Craft Café is here to support you.
This project is supported with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Create your very own Sugar Skull mask with Hello the Mushroom – then wear it with pride in our fabulous lantern fiesta parade with the Lantern Company!
Please note, this craft activity will involve the use of scissors, staplers and glue, and will require some parental supervision. It is not suitable for children under 8 years.
Booking Essential. (A limited number of spaces will be available on the day on a first come first served basis.)
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England
Take inspiration from Mr. Crum by designing and naming your crisp packet using the card templates provided.
Strictly for ages 6-12 due to scissors being handled.
Limited spaces and availability, first come first served.
Join us to celebrate Black History Month with a fun-filled afternoon!
Get creative and make your own simplified headpiece, ready for a mini parade around the children’s library!
Craft: 11 am – 12 pm
Carnival Celebrations: 11 am – 1 pm
More information about the day at the desk.
Please note: This event is strictly family friendly with parent supervision.
Limited spaces and availability, first come first served.
Redbridge Festival of the Dead is back and for the first time ever will be held at 2 locations on 2 separate dates, so now you can have double the fun!
Don’t miss this vibrant family friendly celebration inspired by festivals and traditions from around the world.
Activities include:
Look out for the Lantern Company’s fabulous light parades full of infectious music, giant puppets, glamorous light up characters and cheeky skeletons.
Everyone (big and small) is invited to come dressed up in brightly coloured clothes or their favourite Day of the Dead inspired costumes to join in with the celebrations. Don’t forget to bring your glow sticks and torches!
Prizes will be given to the best dressed.
A limited number of workshops are available to book in advance with remaining spaces available to purchase on a first come, first serve basis. During busy periods we may limit the capacities inside the libraries to help keep everyone safe. More information will be available soon.
To view the full programme of activities visit our dedicated, Festival of the Dead webpage.
This project is supported with public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Two sisters, Snow White and Rose Red, live in a pretty cottage in a garden full of white and red roses.
Their kind hearts and happy dispositions help a Bear and a Wolf to get along so they can break a magic spell.
Loosely based on the original tale by Brothers Grimm, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company breathe fresh life into this quirky story. With their signature lovely dancing, clear narrative and larger-than life characters, this award-winning company brings another fabulous production to young and family audiences.
Ticket prices include £1.50 Theatre Maintenance Levy
A weekend of festivities at Valentines Mansion for our much-loved Christmas event. With craft stalls, artists’ open studios, children’s activities, Victorian displays, raffles, live music & more!
Suitable for all ages
No need to pre-book
Join us at Owl’s Play Centre on October 29th and October 31st for a special Halloween celebration!
There will be a Halloween-themed entertainer, games, balloon modelling, and a face painter to transform your little ones into their favorite characters. Enjoy our spooky soft play area for extra Halloween fun!
Come in costume and make this Halloween one your children will always remember. Don’t miss out on family-friendly fun at Owl’s Play Centre!
Face-painting to be paid for separately on the day, all other activities included in the original price.
Food and drink to be bought separately.
Max of 1 parent per 2 children.