Scratching your head thinking of ways to keep the kids occupied during half term that won’t cost a fortune? Come along to our FREE drop-in events at Halton Libraries and let them go ‘wild’.

Chester Zoo Safari Rangers workshops take place on Tuesday 24 October.

Halton Lea Library 10-10.45am – Mini beasts workshop for ages three to seven-years-old.
Halton Lea Library 11-11.45am – Rainforests workshop for ages seven to 11-years-old.

Widnes Library 3-3.45pm – Mini beasts workshop for ages three to seven-years-old.
Widnes Library 4-4.45pm – Rainforests workshop for ages seven to eleven-years-old.

Chester Zoo’s Safari Ranger is coming to Halton libraries this half-term and will bring along brilliant biofacts for use in our workshops. The Ranger’s artefacts really will bring a little bit of Chester Zoo to you!

Family Learning Festival – Science Fest
Wednesday 25 October
Halton Lea Library & Widnes Library 10.30am -12noon.

Challenge your family and friends in our Science Fest to see who can design and launch the fastest rocket balloon. Or fancy yourself as an engineer? Try to build the tallest tower using only 5 sheets of paper. You and your family can also have a go at using micro:bits and codebugs – fun for all budding scientists!

Reading Riot
Widnes Library – Thursday 26 October 10.30-12noon
Halton Lea Library – Friday 27 October 10.30-12nooon

Join us for fun and games this half term with our fabulous Reading Riot. Games, crafts, quizzes – everything young reading enthusiasts would want!