What's on in Thurrock
Library activities for May half-term
Saturday 25 May 2024, 10:30am to Saturday 1 June 2024, 12pm
Thurrock libraries are offering a range of activities for children aged 3 years and older this May half-term school holiday week.
Saturday 25 May is Elmer the Elephant's 35th birthday! Elmer books, written by David McKee, are very popular with younger children and parents. Join Thurrock libraries celebrating Elmer Day.
As well as the special activities listed below, every library in Thurrock will have Elmer colouring-in and puzzle sheets available too, while stocks last
All activities are free to join in. No need to book in advance. Parents and carers must stay with their children throughout.
| Date and time | Library | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 25 May, 10:30am to 12:30pm | Chadwell library | Elmer Day colouring activities and puzzle fun |
| Saturday 25 May, 11:15am to midday | Grays library | Chess Club |
| Saturday 25 May, 10:30am to 11:30am | Grays library | Elmer Day stories and craft: make your own Elmer |
| Tuesday 28 May, 10:30am to 11:30am | Chadwell library | Elmer stories and craft |
| Tuesday 28 May, 10:30am to 11:30am | Grays library | Stories and craft: 'Marmalade the Orange Panda' by David Walliams, and 'Make a Panda Bookmark' |
| Wednesday 29 May, 10:30am to 11:30am | Tilbury library | Elmer stories and craft |
| Wednesday 29 May, 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Tilbury library | Elmer stories and craft |
| Thursday 30 May, 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Chadwell library | Elmer stories and craft |
| Thursday 30 May, 2pm to 3pm | Grays library | Stories and craft: 'This Book is Full of Unicorns' by Gareth Peter and Mike Byrne, plus 'Make your own Unicorn' |
| Friday 31 May, 10:30am to 11:30am | Chadwell library | Elmer stories and craft |
| Saturday 1 June, 10am to midday | Grays library | Board Game Club |
| Saturday 1 June, 11am to midday | East Tilbury library | Elmer story and craft |
| Saturday 1 June, 11:15am to midday | Grays library | Book Adventurers book club for children |
Where
Libraries around Thurrock
Tickets
Cost:
Free