Whit Half Term at Salford Libraries

Corrine Bailey book spread

Look for a Book

During May half term, hidden in and around Salford Libraries and green spaces in the city will be 45 copies of Corrine Bailey Rae’s Put Your Records On, waiting for young readers to get their hands on.

To take part and get your own copy of Put Your Records On, follow Salford Libraries on social media and look out for clues posted each morning on where to find these extra special book packs.

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Summer Lollies Craft

Tuesday 26th May
11:30am – 1:00pm
Swinton Library

Make and decorate your own paper summer lolly! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Summer Lollies Craft

Tuesday 26th May
1:30 – 5:00pm
Clifton Library

Make and decorate your own paper summer lolly! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bug Stained Glass Decoration Craft

Tuesday 26th May
2:00 – 4:00pm
Cadishead Library

Using bright cellophane decorate a funky bug, perfect for hanging in your window! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bug Stained Glass Decoration Craft

Tuesday 26th May
2:00 – 3:00pm
Lower Kersal Library

Using bright cellophane decorate a funky bug, perfect for hanging in your window! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bird Craft

Wednesday 27th May
10:00am – 3:00pm
Broughton Library

Come along and create your own paper bird! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Summer Lollies Craft

Wednesday 27th May
1:00 – 3:00pm
Eccles Library

Create your own colourful card ice lolly with a variety of fun and bright materials! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bird Craft

Wednesday 27th May
2:00 – 4:00pm
Broughton Library

Come along and create your own paper bird! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Fairy Tale Frame Decorating

Wednesday 27th May
2:00 – 3:30pm
Height Library

Come along and decorate a wooden castle or crown frame, and pop in your favourite picture to display! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Under The Sea Crafts

Thursday 28th May
10:00am – 12:00pm
Boothstown Library

Explore under the sea at Boothstown Library making fish and octopus crafts! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Paper Peacocks Craft

Thursday 28th May
10:30 – 11:30am
Walkden Library

Join us at Walkden Library and make a paper peacock! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Stitch Llama Craft

Thursday 28th May
3:30 – 4:30pm
Irlam Library

Complete a wonderful cross-stitch llama that you can also colour in! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bookmark Craft

Friday 29th May
11:00am – 1:00pm
Pendleton Library

Design your own bookmark, and have some colouring fun. Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Lego Mania

Friday 29th May
9:00am – 5:00pm
Boothstown Library

You know the drill, we’ll bring the bricks… and you bring your ideas! Free, drop-in session.

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Space Crafts

Friday 29th May
2:00 – 4:00pm
Ordsall Library

Come along and make space themed crafts! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Paint a Pot & Seed Planting

Friday 29th May
10:30am – 12:00pm
Little Hulton Library

Paint your own clay pot and plant a seed! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Bug Stained Glass Decoration Craft

Friday 29th May
10:30 – 11:30am
Winton Library

Using bright cellophane decorate a funky bug, perfect for hanging in your window! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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Robots Craft

Saturday 30th May
10:30 – 11:30am
Walkden Library

Get creative  and design your very own Cardboard robot! Free, parent-led drop-in session.

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