Flip into wonder - stories and places
Saturday 17 October 2026 at 10:00AM
Chelmsford Library
Event Description
We are celebrating Black History Month this year with an amazing all day festival full of exciting family activities including story times, author reading and writing workshops, dance workshops, art and craft workshops including African mask making and much, much more!
This event is suitable for families with children of all ages, no booking is required, just turn up and join in the fun!
When
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Saturday 17 October 2026
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Where
Chelmsford Library
County Hall Market Road
Chelmsford CM1 1QH
UK
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Event Partner
CALFE
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Chelmsford Library.
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