Monthly Library Special Events
Between January and March come and join us for special BookTrust storytimes for pre-schoolers in 7 of our libraries across Thurrock. In March you can vote for your favourite from the shortlisted books. You can find out more about the BookTrust storytimes and the books from the BookTrust website. Please note all children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian when attending children's events.
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March 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| Lantern Making Workshop | The monthly Saturday Kids Craft is hosting Arts Outburst's Lantern making Workshop as part of Light Up Thurrock! | Saturday 7 March | 10:00am to 12:30pm | East Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Family |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 10 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Aveley Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 1 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 19 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 10:30am | Belhus Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Thursday 19 March | 11:30am | Tilbury Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 10:00am | Grays Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Tuesday 24 March | 11:30am to 12:00pm | Blackshots Library | Booking essential via the library | Preschoolers |
| Zine Workshop Part 2 | A two part workshop across 2 days making a zine - a handmade fanzine/magazine | Thursday 26 March | 5:30pm-6:30pm | Tilbury Library | No booking required. Free event | Ages 14+ |
| BookTrust Storytime | Pop into your library and try something new! Come and have fun with stories! | Friday 27 March | 10:30am | Corringham Library |
No booking required. Free event |
Preschoolers |
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April 2026 |
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| Event | Details | Date | Time | Venue | Booking Information | Ages |
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| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 11am | Belhus Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Wednesday 1 April | 2pm | Aveley Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 11am | East Tilbury Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |
| The Great Thurrock Storybook | Join the Drama Geeezers for a fun interactive storytelling adventure | Thursday 2 April | 2pm | Corringham Library | Booking essential via the library. Free event | Family |