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What's on

 

What's on at the Library

We provide a number of regular activities that take place at the Library 

 

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  • Biddenden Community Library What's on
  • Biddenden Community Library What's on
  • Biddenden Community Library What's on
  • Biddenden Community Library What's on
  • Biddenden Community Library What's on

Community café: There is always a free cup of tea, coffee or squash and biscuits available (although donations are always accepted) and a place to stop and chat.

Knit and Natter: Our knit and natter group consists of skilled and talented knitters/crafters and new knitters too. The group has taught many beginners to become confident in their projects.  If you are interested in joining this friendly group, please leave your name and contact details at the library desk, or call in and chat with one of the team.

Reading Groups: There are a couple of reading and book groups associated with the library. For further information please enquire at the library desk.

Read & Rhyme: The purpose behind R&R is to encourage social and emotional development so that the young attendees learn to share, cooperate, build friendships and develop self-confidence and social awareness. R&R is also important for helping young children to develop their language and communication skills by encouraging them to express themselves verbally, listen attentively and participate in music activities. More importantly perhaps is that the sessions are designed to encourage a love of stories and the written word which will pave the way to reading for pleasure. 

Sessions are held on Saturday mornings with a follow-up craft activity over snacks in the café area. These are designed for young children but older children are welcomed if they enjoy participating in action songs and rhymes and respond well to a good story told using puppets, soft toys, props and sometimes a rainbow parachute.

On Thursday mornings a Parent and Pre-School group is designed for pre-school children, toddlers and their parents. A range of simple action songs, rhymes and stories are enjoyed and followed by the opportunity for some easily managed craft activities over refreshments.

Activity schedule

Library and Community Café                   

Tuesday   14:00 - 16:00

Thursday 10:00 - 12:00

Saturday  10:00 - 12:00

Knit and Natter

Tuesday   14:00 - 16:00

Read and Rhyme (Parent and Pre-school)

Saturday   10:15 - 11:15

Read and Rhyme (Young children)

Thursday   10:15 - 11:15

 

What's on elsewhere in and around the village

During the year events are held in and around the village that benefit the Library both in terms of its aim to support the local community and fundraising for the Library.

As we find out more about events we will add the detail here

Tractor Fest: TBA

Flower Fest: TBA

Biddenden Christmas Tree Fest: TBA  

Biddenden Flair Festival: please click here for information on the Biddenden Flair Festival