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Pocket Shakespeare with Chris Riddell & Michael Rosen

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 13:30 - 14:30

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A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Bits of the Bard, and explore love, heartbreak, magic, superstition, and more (with the help of some special guests). Expect jokes, classic insults, and drawings of epic proportions!…
 

Strike a Chord with the Instrument Library

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 14:00 - 14:50

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Why not try? Blast Off! A Creative Workshop with Jan Van Der Veken Blast Off! A Creative Workshop with Jan Van Der Veken Suitable for age 9 - 11 Wed 13 Aug 16:30 - 17:30
 

Happy Hills with Sophy Henn

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 23 August 14:15 - 15:15

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Join the colourful, fun world of award-winning author-illustrator Sophy Henn as she shares Happy Hills: Mr Big Fluff Rules…
 

A Memorable Storytime with Mike Nicholson

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 23 August 14:45 - 15:45

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Come join in on the chaos as you help Mike finish the story and remember all the things Granny brought (from hairy highland cows to sugary shortbread)…
 

In the Spotlight with Elle McNicoll

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 16:30 - 17:30

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Why not try? Dive into an Ocean Adventure with Martin Stewart Dive into an Ocean Adventure with Martin Stewart Suitable for age 9 - 11 Thu 14 Aug 16:30 - 17:30
 

Seedlings and Sprouts

Suitable for age 0 - 2

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Why not try? Gaelic Bookbug Gaelic Bookbug Suitable for age 0 - 2 Wed 13 Aug 10:00 - 10:30
 

The Wonderful World of Jacqueline Wilson

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Why not try? Conjure Up Magical Stories with Abi Elphinstone Conjure Up Magical Stories with Abi Elphinstone Suitable for age 7 - 11 Mon 11 Aug 16:00 - 17:00
 

Island Hopping with Yuval Zommer

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Calling all young explorers and budding environmentalists! Join incredible author-illustrator Yuval Zommer and come face-to-face with awesome creatures from giant tortoises to leaping lemurs…
 

Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Why not try? Food, Friendship, and Fun with Selina Brown and Maxwell A. Oginni Food, Friendship, and Fun with Selina Brown and Maxwell A. Oginni Suitable for age 3 - 5 Sun 17 Aug 11:15 - 12:15
 

We Love Gardens with Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Sunday 24 August 10:15 - 11:15

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Join beloved author Joseph Coelho (who was Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022-2024) and amazing illustrator Fiona Lumbers to celebrate the joy of gardening…