See what you and your family can get involved in at your local library or any of our libraries across Somerset, from toddler events to adult learning
Pop up readings in June with ‘who dunnit?’ game with clues in the library. Become a…
4 June, 2019 from to
Display and advice on Men’s health concerns. The display will be in the library from the…
10 June, 2019 from to
Popular children’s author Ally Kennan – readings.
18 July, 2019 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Olly Hellis back with all the tech with a focus on space as part of Summer…
from 3:45 pm to 5:30 pm
What’s it like to be an illustrator. How does illustration bring the text to life.
26 September, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Does your child like making things? Be sure to book for this creative and fun event.…
6 August, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:45 am
Come and join in the fun with author of the “Spacejackers” – Huw Powell as he…
17 August, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Storyteller Cassandra Wye will be enthralling you with her tales in “We Share The Same Moon”.…
29 August, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Explore the digital world in the Library
8 August, 2019 from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm
A Murder Mystery set in the Metropolitan Theatre of Steam, Smoke & Mirrors. If you are…
27 June, 2019 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
We share the moon brings together the finest of folktales of the moon, contributed by Storytellers…
15 August, 2019 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Come and Join Ted Udall, from the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society, who will help…
29 June, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for an extra special Toddler Time for ages 6 months+ at Oaklands Surgery, Yeovil,…
18 June, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
At our next Chatterbooks session we will be exploring the ‘Horrible History, Batty Beliefs and Revolting…
20 July, 2019 from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm
Frome FM’s On Air Book Group will be broadcasting live from Frome Library. Our postponed event…
21 June, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
5 minute hearing assessment at Wells Library carried out by a representative of the National Charity…
10 July, 2019 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Rhyming activities for pre-school children. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult..
27 June, 2019 from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
Jan will be talking about her books, which combine a pinch of romance with plenty of…
6 July, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Alison will be talking about her writing career and sources of inspiration. Spaces are limited so…
3 August, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Sonja will be talking about unfamiliar terrain and exotic settings for story writing. Spaces are limited…
14 September, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
An introductory talk on The Bright Path Ascension Meditation by local modern day monk SriVidya Ishaya.…
29 June, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
How to write a great story with author Beth Webb. Learn top tips on how to…
27 July, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
This is a highly interactive event where celebrated children’s author, Tamsin Cooke, shares tips on writing,…
13 August, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Where do stories come from? What goes into creating a book? How does a book get…
2 August, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
We are delighted to have local crime author Clare Donoghue coming to the library to talk…
19 June, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Do you live in Somerset and love books and people? Then volunteering for the Home Library…
24 June, 2019 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Caroline Newark will be here to talk about her new book, “Obsession, Betrayal and Revenge”. It’s…
25 June, 2019 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Pop in and see Tony our 3D print technician volunteer.
Weekly on a Friday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Come and learn to crochet and improve both knitting and crochet skills. Coffee and biscuits served.
Weekly on a Thursday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A new Arts Award project for children over 10yrs run by Youth workers from Young Somerset.…
Monthly on a Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Rhymetimes for babies up to 12 months old. Term time only.
Weekly on a Friday from 11:00 am to 11:30 am
All you need is a sketching pad, a range of B pencils and enthusiasm. Booking essential…
Monthly on a Wednesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Do you like playing board games? Drop in to the library and take part. It’s fun,…
Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Pop in for a game of Rumikub, Scrabble, Dominoes, Cards and puzzles Takes place on the…
Monthly on a Monday from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Reading Group for children aged 8 – 12. Please book your place at the counter.
Monthly on a Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Term time only. Aged 9 to 11 years? Do you want to know about computer coding?…
Weekly on a Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Coderdojo is a global network of volunteer-led, independent community based programming clubs for young people between…
Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Chance to catch up with friends.
Weekly on a Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Drop in and we will try to solve any problems you are having and our volunteer…
Weekly on a Wednesday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Weekly on a Friday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Would you like to speak better English? This could help you: Make new friends & find…
Weekly on a Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Craft group for adults.
Monthly on a Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Third Thursday of the month. A spill-over group from the craft activity on the Friday before.
Monthly on a Thursday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A friendly and supportive group invites you to come and join them for interesting and enjoyable…
Drop in to have fun with digital tech and toys. Ideal for 9 to 15 year…
Fortnightly on a Saturday from 10:15 am to 12:15 pm
Multi agency event giving advice.
Thinking about volunteering? Come along!
Weekly on a Tuesday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Minehead Library is working in partnership with the West Somerset branch of the Somerset and Dorset…
Monthly on a Tuesday from 1:50 pm to 3:50 pm
Drop in and play board games. Adults £2.50, Children £1.00. Run by Friends of Taunton Library.…
Monthly on a Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Get online with your tablet, ipad or laptop. Not sure where to start with the online…
Weekly on a Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Weekly on a Thursday from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Free computer courses. Not sure where to start in the online world? Library staff can help…
Weekly on a Monday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Do you or anyone you know require this service? Are you interested in supporting this service?…
Monthly on a Wednesday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Come and create your own lego design. Drop in.
Weekly on a Monday and a Wednesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Weekly on a Tuesday and a Friday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Lego Club for children aged 5 – 10 during term time only
Weekly on a Monday from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Does your child love Lego and aged between 6-12 years of age? Each month there will…
Weekly on a Friday from 3:50 pm to 4:50 pm
Open to all children over 5 yrs.
Monthly on a Saturday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Monthly LEGO club. Last Saturday of the month.
Monthly on a Saturday from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Come and create your own lego design. Different themes each week. Booking essential Ages 6-12 years.…
Fortnightly on a Saturday from 11:00 am to 11:45 am
Monthly on a Saturday from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm
A weekly Lego club where children are given a theme to construct their build around.
Weekly on a Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Lego Club for 5 to 12 year olds (under 8’s must be accompanied by a responsible…
Monthly on a Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Beginners and advanced players welcome. Run by Friends of Taunton library.
Weekly on a Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Does your child like reading? The Children’s Library Book Group discover a new book every month.…
Fortnightly on a Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Are your children into making computer games and animations? Do they want to learn about coding?…
Daily on a Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Monthly Reading Group. Please ask at the counter for the latest book.
Monthly on a Monday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Starting from the 1st June, every 4 weeks on a Saturday. Come and play Nintendo Switch…
Monthly on a Saturday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Starting from the 8th June, every 4 weeks on a Saturday. Come and play Nintendo Switch…
Monthly on a Saturday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Starting from the 22nd June, every 4 weeks on a Saturday. Come and play Nintendo Switch…
For more details about Minehead Library’s reading group, please ask a member of staff
Monthly on a Thursday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Are you over 18 years old, have a learning disability and want to: meet new friends…
Monthly on a Friday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Reading group run by Friends of Taunton Library. Please contact Judith Laurance jhlaurance@gmail.com. Run by Friends…
Monthly on a Wednesday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Find out at the counter what the theme is for the month and choose some poems…
Monthly on a Monday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
A self help group of like minded adults who want to learn about the raspberry pi…
Royal British Legion coffee morning
Monthly on a Tuesday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Make new friends whilst helping your child to develop their reading and language skills. All are…
Weekly on a Monday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Rhymetime with a story for children aged 0 – 4
Weekly on a Tuesday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Stories, rhymes and activities for babies toddlers. Term time only.
Weekly on a Monday from 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Come along and play scrabble. All welcome. Run by Friends of Taunton Library. Every 1st Tuesday…
Monthly on a Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Feel better with a book. Book reading as a group, but there is no obligation to…
Fortnightly on a Tuesday from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
If you enjoy reading for pleasure and are interested in people and their stories, come and…
Weekly on a Monday from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Weekly on a Monday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Create a stop motion movie using playdoh, cut-outs and lego, add sounds and voices and watch…
Aimed at pre-schoolers. Mixture of stories and song.
Weekly on a Friday from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Stories and songs for parents/carers and their children aged under 5 years of age.
Daily on a Tuesday from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Multi agency event for help and advice.
Monthly on a Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
A chance to make contact with various agencies – offering advice, help or just someone who…
Monthly on a Tuesday from 10:00 am to 12:00 am
A weekly drop in session will be held every Thursday to meet new people, make friends…
Weekly on a Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you enjoy writing, discussing or just listening to poetry. Come and join the Library Poets…
Monthly on a Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:30 am
Stories, rhymes and activities for toddlers. Term time only.
Weekly on a Thursday from 11:00 am to 11:30 am
University of the Third Age Drop in. Join us to find out more. 3rd Monday of…
Monthly on a Monday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Computers for beginners using desktops, iPads or laptops
Weekly on a Monday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Do you need help with using a computer? Want to learn how to use the internet?…
Weekly on a Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Come and join our knit and natter group. Run by Friends of Taunton Library. Every 2nd…
Monthly on a Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Starting on the 5th June. Come along and join young Somerset at The Glass Box in…
Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 3:15 pm to 4:45 pm
