Summer Reading Challenge 2025: After the Rain Sabotage Theatre
We are delighted to welcome Sabotage Theatre back to our libraries this summer to perform After the Rain.
After the Rain takes children into a magical, musical world of discovery.
Ivy can’t wait for it to stop raining so she can go jump in puddles! But when she answers a call for help from a stranded worm she is led on a wild adventure. She sets off to find Mrs Bumpting the toad, meeting mystical mushrooms and all the wild creatures that come out when it's wet. Pursued by a council of crows and a barbershop quartet of singing snails, will Ivy make it home again in time for tea?
Suitable for ages 3 +
This event is free but booking is essential
Craft with Nature
Suitable for ages 4 and over. Booking is essential. All children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
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Meet the garden animals!
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.
Story Garden Scavenger Hunt
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.
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Story Garden Colouring
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.
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Summer Crafting Fun
Various libraries
Throughout the summer
As part of the summer fun in libraries, we have put together some lovely craft activities for you to enjoy.
This is a fun and colourful family activity to celebrate summer and The Summer Reading Challenge 2025.
These events are free. No need to book or be a member. Just drop-in when the session in on.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
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Story Garden - Creative Writing
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.
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Lego and K'nex Club
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.
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Grow the Story! Story Hunt with John Kirk
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.