This summer come and join our friends from Ashdown Forest for an afternoon of fun activities and stories that will help you find out more about the plants and animals that live there.

Suitable for ages 4 and over.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Booking is essential.

We are delighted to welcome Ed Boxall back to our libraries this summer to help us celebrate the launch of the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge: Story Garden. 

Ed will be performing 'Creation Walk' and encouraging you to explore this Native American story with him.  After the story you will be able to get your ideas flowing for creative crafts inspired by nature.

This event is suitable for all ages and booking is not required.

We are delighted to welcome John Kirk back to our libraries this summer to take you on a fun field story hunt where you will grow the story together.

Suitable for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Seaford Library
Thoughout the summer

You can express your creativity and practice your construction skills in our Lego and K'nex Club this summer.

We'll have a fun new challenge for you each week.

This fun activity is part of our celebrations for The Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

No need to book or be a library member to take part. Just drop-in when the sessions are on.

#kidsevent

Various libraries in August
Free
Booking required

From snails to snakes, we’ll be learning about some animals you might find in the garden at this exciting animal encounter session! Observe, explore and even hold the animals with expert help from an experienced handler.

The animals featured in this event include:

• Corn snake
• White's Tree Frog
• Cockroaches
• Millipedes
• Snails
• Tarantula
• Scorpion
• Stick Insects and
• Gerbils

This event is free but booking is essential. Please click the 'Register for event' button to secure your space. You do not need to be a library member to take part.

Suitable for children aged 4+. All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a separate ticket for themselves.

This event is held in collaboration with Zoolab (find out more about their work here) and is part of our celebrations for this year's Summer Reading Challenge! To join the challenge, 'Story Garden', sign up online here (from 5th July 2025), or pop into your local library to find out more.

Various libraries
Throughout the summer during opening hours
Drop-in and join the fun!

As part of the summer fun in libraries, we have lovely colouring activities for you to drop-in and enjoy. 

This is a fun and colourful family activity to celebrate The Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

No need to book or be a member, just drop-in!

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

#kidsevent

Peacehaven and Seaford Libraries
Throughout the summer during opening hours

To celebrate the summer and fabulous stories, we are running a creative writing activity for children.

This is an opportunity for you to add your story to our community story garden.

This event is part of our celebrations for The Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

This event is free. No need to book. Just drop-in during opening hours and join in the fun.

We also have colouring and a scavenger hunt in the library all summer for you to enjoy.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

#kidsevent

Various libraries
Throughout the summer during opening hours
Drop-in and join the fun!

As part of the summer fun in libraries, we have set up scavenger hunts for you to drop-in and enjoy. 

This is a fun and colourful family activity to celebrate The Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

No need to book or be a member, just drop-in!

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

#kidsevent