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It's Green Libraries Week, so it's the perfect time to visit the library to learn how to upcycle! In this creative and informative workshop, we’ll learn about plants, the environment and find out how we can help look after our planet!

It's Green Libraries Week, so it's the perfect time to visit the library to learn how to upcycle! In this creative and informative workshop, we’ll learn about plants, the environment and find out how we can help look after our planet! Then we’ll transform everyday items that you would normally throw away into plant pots, bags, wallets and much more!

Celebrate our Grandparents Week at our mosaic workshop and create a beautiful woodland themed animal mosaic. Children can bring your Grandparent or an older adult relative to the library and enjoy the fun of using professional mosaic-making tools and selecting your tiles from our large array of colourful, sparkling mosaic glass. Work on your design together or you can make a mosaic of your own. Booking is essential.

Come along and design the cover of your favourite book which we display on our frieze in the children’s library! An arts and crafts activity suitable for ages 4 and over. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Design your own Valentines day card in this craft activity for children ages 5 to 11 years old. No booking required. First come first served.

Design your own Valentines day card in this craft activity for children ages 5 to 11 years old. No booking required. First come first served.

Celebrate Father's Day and make your own special gifts in this children's craft event. Email chippingbarnet.library@barnet.gov.uk to book a place. 

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of colourful creativity where you will design your very own sandcastle picture. Email osidge.library@barnet.gov.uk to book.

Drama, storytelling and craft. Join us as we use our imaginations and explore the world of a story. This event is suitable for children 2 to 5 years old. Booking is essential.

A treat for Grandparents’ Week. In this mutual portrait painting workshop, grandkids - ideal for ages 7 to 13 - and grandparents get to celebrate each other in full, unadulterated (water)colour. And, yes, they’ll be taking it in turns to paint each other's portrait(s). This exuberant art workshop is for all levels of ability. Guidance is provided, and so are the materials. All you'll need to bring is the grandparent(s) - or grandchild(ren) - and bags of imagination. Book to secure a place..  Suitable for children aged 7+ and their grandparent.