The Storynook

Child at a Storynook session
Welcome to The Storynook!

Discover the lifechanging power of stories through play. Our Storynook spaces are the perfect alternative to traditional storytelling, offering families an escape from the everyday and a chance to explore and enjoy stories through active play. The Storynook is a gateway to imagination where children and families can enter and engage with stories like never before.

There are no age limits at our Storynook, so anyone who would enjoy the experience can book onto a self-led session.

The Storynook can be found within Winton and Little Hulton Libraries, and contain a variety of fun, self-led activities and story-related resources, perfect for families to share. There is a dress-up area in both Storynooks, and a cosy breakout space with bean bags, cushions and blankets. You can embark on your very own bear hunt, meet the Tiger Who Came to Tea or even encounter The Gruffalo.

The Storynook at Little Hulton Library contains addition sensory resources, such as adjustable lighting and projections, which will be available at our monthly Glow sessions.

Our Private sessions give you sole use of the space, and our Social sessions offer an opportunity to share the space with other families.

 

Sessions at Little Hulton Library

Private Session

Exclusive use of The Storynook for 55 minutes. Sessions run at 9:00am, 10:15am and 11:30am, Monday to Saturday.

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Children playing in the Storynook

Social Sessions

Shared use of The Storynook for 55 minutes. Sessions run at 1:45pm, 3:00pm and 4:15pm.

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Glow session

Private Glow Session

Exclusive use of The Storynook (Glow) for 55 minutes. Sessions run at 9:00am, 10:15am and 11:30am.

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Glow session

Social Glow Session

Shared use of The Storynook (Glow) for 55 minutes. Sessions run at 1:45pm, 3:00pm and 4:15pm.

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Sessions at Winton Library

Storynook

Private Session

Exclusive use of The Storynook for 55 minutes. Sessions run Monday to Saturday at 9:00am, 10:15am and 11:30am.

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Winton Storynook

Social Session

Shared use of The Storynook for 55 minutes. Sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday at 1:45pm, 3:00pm and 4:15pm.

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Storygarden at Irlam Library

Children playing in the Storygarden

The Storygarden

Visit during library opening hours, it’s free and no booking is needed. Just drop in and explore!

Step into our Storygarden at Irlam Library – where stories and adventure grow together!

This special outdoor space brings stories and nature to life, encouraging children to move, explore and enjoy active play outside while building confidence and nurturing imagination.

Little explorers can go bug hunting, follow a treasure trail, or curl up with a story in our cosy Book Nook.

And don’t worry about the weather – we’ve got wellies and coats ready so the fun can continue whatever the forecast!

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