Half term Halloween fun

Published Thursday, 11th October 2018

With Halloween fast approaching, there’s a spooky theme to some of the activities which Hartlepool’s libraries and community hubs have lined up to keep youngsters happy over the half term holidays.

Halloween

Making a scary Halloween light-up jar, a scarecrow hanger and cone puppets are just some of the fun in store, plus there are lots of the ever-popular Stories and Rhymes sessions to enjoy.

All the events are free except where indicated and some must be booked in advance by contacting the relevant library. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult.

The full programme is:

Community Hub Central, York Road – Tel. (01429) 272905

Monday 29 October - Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – The Witches’ Kitchen, 10.30am-11.30am.

Tuesday 30 October - Parent and Toddler Group, 10.30am-12 noon. £2.50 per child including refreshments.

Tuesday 30 October - Stories & Rhymes for the under fives – Winnie and Wilbur Big Bad Robot, 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Wednesday 31 October - Halloween Drop-in Activity Morning. Join in any time during the session - suitable for children of any age, 10am-11.30am. £2 per child.

Wednesday 31 October - Baby Babble for the under twos, 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Thursday 1 November - Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – The Foggy, Foggy Forest, 10.30am-11.30am.

Headland Library, Middlegate – Tel. (01429) 268169

Tuesday 30 October - Make a Halloween cone puppet, for children aged 2-11, 10.30am-11.30am. Booking essential.

Friday 2 November - Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Ten Little Monsters, 10.30am-11.30am.

Community Hub South, Wynyard Road  – Tel. (01429) 272835

Monday 29 October - Drop-in glue and glitter fun. All ages welcome. 10.30am-12.30pm.

Monday 29 October - Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Dragon Stew, 2pm-3pm.

Wednesday 31 October - Make a spookily scary Halloween light-up jar. For children of all ages, 10.30am-11.30am. Booking essential.

Thursday 1 November - Create your own scarecrow hanger. For children of all ages, 10.30am-11.30am. Booking essential.

Seaton Carew Library, Station Lane – (01429) 269808

Tuesday 30 October - Halloween Stories and Rhymes for the under fives, 2pm-3pm.

Thursday 1 November - Make a rocket mobile – drop-in craft session for children of all ages, 10.30am-11.30am.

Throston Grange Library, Glamorgan Grove – (01429) 263199

Monday 29 October - Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Aaaargh spider! 10.30am-11.30am.

Wednesday 31 October - Sing and Sign for the under threes, 10.30am-11.30am.

Wednesday 31 October - Spooky hour craft session for ages 5-12, 2.30pm-3.30pm. Booking essential.

Community Hub North, Miers Avenue – (01429) 271294

Friday 2 November - Drop-in crafts for children of any age, 10am-12 noon.

Heather Bellwood, Hartlepool Libraries’ Children’s and Outreach Librarian, said: “Don’t be spooked wondering how you’ll keep your youngsters entertained – there are some great activities lined up to help keep children happy this half term.”