Event Concluded

Event Description

Join us on Mondays during term time for a exciting story followed by some fun crafts! 

Our Bringing Stories to Life sessions are guaranteed to inspire through expressing creativity alongside discovering a new favourite book. These are free events, run by ACL.

This event is recommended for under fives.

Booking is required, please speak to us at the hello desk.

When

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 14 September 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 21 September 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 28 September 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 5 October 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 12 October 2026

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 19 October 2026

Where

Shenfield Library
Hutton Road
Shenfield
Brentwood CM15 8NJ
UK
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Notes & Requirements

Please register your interest at the hello desk, as booking is handled with ACL.

Bookings

This event has concluded. It's a little too late to make a booking!

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