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Make Your Own Bookmark with Edinburgh Printmakers Family Print Club

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Sunday 17 August 10:00 - 11:00

Make Your Own Bookmark with Edinburgh Printmakers Family Print Club

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Become a Brainiac with Prof. Dr. Larissa Suzuki Suitable for age 9 - 11 Thu 21 Aug 16:00 - 17:00

Under the London Sky with Anna Woltz & Michele Hutchison

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Sunday 17 August 10:15 - 11:15

Under the London Sky with Anna Woltz & Michele Hutchison

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London, September 1940. Deep in the tunnels of the Underground, hidden from the bombs, four teenagers meet. Brought together by the Blitz and telling their story of strength and survival comes the exclusive launch of Under the London Sky: a thrilling new…

Food, Friendship, and Fun with Selina Brown

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 17 August 11:15 - 12:15

Food, Friendship, and Fun with Selina Brown

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The world is full of wonderful rice recipes but how do we know which one reigns supreme? Join Selina Brown as she helps answer this question with a fun interactive event that celebrates friendship, food, and different cultures through her funny new book…

Brilliant Little Beasties with Yussef Rafik

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 17 August 11:45 - 12:45

Brilliant Little Beasties with Yussef Rafik

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They may be small, but you’d be surprised how useful bugs and minibeasts are to our planet. They’re just so amazing too – did you know some bugs can lift over 1,000 times their weight? Hear Yussef Rafik share loads of fun bug facts with his latest book…

Elmer with Mama G and Marysia Milewski

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 17 August 12:15 - 13:15

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When ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer’s jungle! But how will the polar bear get home? Pantomime dame Mama G and illustrator Marysia Milewski share songs, drawings, and a brand-…

Saving the Day with Science with Chanté Timothy

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 17 August 13:00 - 14:00

Saving the Day with Science with Chanté Timothy

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Look out! A new graphic novel series is exploding its way onto our bookshelves. Meet Nova, a young super scientist with a thirst for knowledge, experiments, and adventures. Just like a supernova in the sky, she’s blazing with energy and excitement!…

Design the Future with Remode Collective

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 17 August 13:00 - 16:00

Design the Future with Remode Collective

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Textile designer of the future? Join Remode Collective for a drop-in sustainable textile session reimagining recycled and donated fabric into bookmarks, keyholder charms, and mini fabric artworks. Explore the world of textiles, get crafty, and learn…

Scribbles and Smells with Jim Smith

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 17 August 14:15 - 15:15

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Draw along with global bestselling author and comics creator Jim Smith celebrating his full-colour graphic novel series, My Big Fat Smelly Poo Diary. Join Jim as he introduces the hilarious and lovable characters, best friends Pedro, Olga, and Ozzy (AKA…