Bringing Stories to Life
Tuesday 18 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 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 18 August 2026
Cancelled
Where
Chelmsford Library
County Hall Market Road
Chelmsford CM1 1QH
UK
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Event Partner
In partnership with ACL and the Early Words Matter campaign by the National Literacy Trust.
Event Cancelled
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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