Activities and events for children and young people

Events

Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Children aged four to 11 years old are invited to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

The exciting theme for this year's Summer Reading Challenge is Gadgeteers. Just read six books over the summer holidays to complete the challenge and receive a medal, certificate as well as other exciting rewards. Whether you're a brilliant baker, soon-to-be scientist, mega music fan or the tech wizard among your friends, join the Gadgeteers to discover the amazing science and innovation behind the world around you, including some of your favourite things.

Curious? Perfect! Your imagination can unlock endless possibilities. Gadgeteers will feature amazing books, with stickers and other rewards for children as they progress through the reading challenge. Every child that reads six books will get a medal and certificate for completing this year's Summer Reading Challenge.

Join the challenge for free at your local Kensington and Chelsea library. And keep an eye on our website and social media for all the latest Summer Reading Challenge events and activities happening in your local library throughout the summer holiday.

Starts on 9 July 2022.

Regular Events

Baby rhyme time at Kensington Central Library - Mondays

10am to 10.20am
Kensington Central Library

Come along to our baby rhyme time. Join in as we sing your favourites such as the Welcome Song, Wheels on the Bus, If You're Happy and You Know It and more.

There’s no need to book, just turn up.

Baby rhyme time at North Kensington Library - Mondays

Mondays, 10am to 10.30am
North Kensington Library

Come along to baby rhyme time at the library. This event is especially for the under 5s and their parents/carers.

There’s no need to book, just turn up.

Bridging the Gap peer to peer tutoring - Tuesdays and Thursdays

First sessions Tuesday 1 and Thursday 3 March
6pm to 7pm
North Kensington Library

COVID has made it very challenging for secondary school students to keep up with the curriculum. Bridging the Gap is a peer to peer tutoring initiative which aims to help students who want to catch up to be able to do so and get ahead.

Classes in Maths, English, French and computer science will be put in place and tailored to the participants’ needs. This could be revising material, help with homework and exploring new topics in each subject area.

These classes are for pupils in Year 10. To book a place, email: [email protected].

Story time at Kensington Central Library - Wednesdays

10am to 10.20am
Kensington Central Library

Come along to our story time, enjoy listening to favourite and new stories read aloud.

There’s no need to book, just turn up.

Rhymes and me at Brompton Library – Thursdays

Thursdays, 10.30am to 11am
Brompton Library

Join us every Thursday for rhymes and fun, this event is especially for the under 5s and their parents/carers.

There’s no need to book a place, just turn up.

Story and rhyme time at Chelsea Library – Thursdays

Thursdays, 10.30am to 11am
Chelsea Library

Join us every Thursday for a fun story and rhyme time session. These sessions are especially for the under 5s and their parents/ carers.

Only limited places available. You must book a ticket at the library enquiry desk on the ground floor. One ticket = a place for one adult and two children. Please bring your ticket with you on the day.

Baby rhyme time at Notting Hill Gate Library - Fridays

10am to 10.20am
Notting Hill Gate Library

Come along to our baby rhyme time. Join in as we sing your favourites such as the Welcome Song, Wheels on the Bus, If You're Happy and You Know It and more.

There’s no need to book, just turn up.

Baby rhyme time at Kensal Library - Fridays

10am to 10.30am
Kensal Library

Baby rhyme time returns to Kensal Library. Join us every week for your favourite songs, rhymes and stories.

This session is especially for children under the age of five and their parents/ carers.

There’s no need to book a place, just turn up.

Story time at Chelsea Library – Fridays

Fridays, 10.30am to 11am
Chelsea Library

Join us every Friday for a fun story session. These sessions are especially for the under 5s and their parents/ carers.

Storyland at Brompton Library – every Saturday

Every Saturday, 10.30am to 12 noon
Brompton Library

Join us at the library every Saturday for stories, arts and crafts. There sessions are suitable for children aged 5 and over, although younger children are always welcome.

There’s no need to book a place, just turn up.

Story and craft at North Kensington Library – fourth Saturday of the month

2pm to 3pm
North Kensington Library

Come along to the library once a month to hear a story and create a fun craft based on the book.

This event is suitable for children of all ages. There’s no need to book a place, just turn up.

Special Events

Stories of Us: collage workshops at North Kensington Library - Monday 4, Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 July

Come and join us at the library to explore cutting and sticking at these family workshops with artist, Jodie House. Jodie is a collage artist who works in the community using collage and photography as an engagement tool and as a way to support people's well-being. She says:

‘My collage work includes found materials, but mostly street billboards that have seen better days. I love ripping paste-ups that have been spray painted or weathered by the wind and rain. I have always been a resourceful person and will reuse materials that have been discarded’.

Collage play workshop at North Kensington Library - Monday 4 July

10.30am to 12.30pm
4pm to 6pm
North Kensington Library

Join us with artist, Jodie House for a day of collage play. Collage is a fun way to explore ripping and cutting images to make pictures. Anyone can make a collage and no experience is necessary.