Bringing Stories to Life
Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:15AM
Chelmsford Library
Event Description
Are you a parent/grandparent or carer?
Join us at these fantastic story telling sessions where you can build your skills and confidence with reading to children, plus learn useful tips and tricks for supporting reading enjoyment at home. These are free events, run by the ACL and are open to families with children of all ages.
Sessions will be taking place on Tuesday 4 August, Tuesday 18 August, Tuesday 1 September from 11.15am to 12.30pm.
Please book your free place through the ACL website: https://courses.aclessex.com/AvailableCoursesList.Asp?COL=SessionStartDate&SRT=ASC
When
11:15AM - 12:30PM
Tuesday 4 August 2026
Where
Chelmsford Library
County Hall Market Road
Chelmsford CM1 1QH
UK
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Notes & Requirements
In partnership with ACL and the Early Words Matter campaign by the National Literacy Trust.
Bookings
See Description For Booking Info
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Storytelling Session | Today at 2:00PM | Walton Library | ||
| Storytime | Today at 3:00PM | Rayleigh Library | Ages 0-8 | |
| Fun and Stories with Mr Fox | 21 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Clacton Library | ||
| Storytime | 21 September 2026 at 10:00AM | Sible Hedingham Library | ||
| Bringing Stories to Life | 21 September 2026 at 10:00AM | Shenfield Library | ||
| Bringing Stories to Life | 21 September 2026 at 12:30PM | Brentwood Library | Ages 0-5 | |
| Storytime (1-2 years) | 22 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Saffron Walden Library | ||
| Storytime (2+ years) | 22 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Saffron Walden Library | Ages 0-5 | |
| Bringing Stories to Life | 23 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Chipping Ongar Library | ||
| Friday Storytime | 25 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Halstead Library | ||
| Storytime | 26 September 2026 at 10:00AM | Brentwood Library | ||
| Saturday Morning Storytime | 26 September 2026 at 10:00AM | Clacton Library | ||
| Storytime | 26 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Shenfield Library | Ages 0-5 | |
| Storytime | 26 September 2026 at 10:30AM | Halstead Library | ||
| Saturday Storytime | 26 September 2026 at 10:45AM | Hockley Library | Ages 0-7 |
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