Half term Halloween fun

Published Monday, 30th September 2019

With Halloween approaching, there’s a supernatural 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.

With Halloween fast approaching, there’s a supernatural 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.

On the programme are Halloween craft sessions, spooky Stories and Rhymes sessions plus Baby Babbles for the under twos – nothing too scary and all good fun!

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.

Halloween fun

The full line-up is:

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

Monday 28 October         -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – The Foggy Foggy Forest, 10.30am-11.30am.

Tuesday 29 October        -           Parent and Toddler Group, 10.30am-12 noon. £2.50 per child including refreshments.

Tuesday 29 October        -           Stories & Rhymes for the under fives – I Went Trick or Treating, 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Wednesday 30 October  -           Halloween Drop-in Activity Morning. Join in any time during the session - suitable for children of any age, 10am-11.30am.  £1 per child.

Wednesday 30 October  -           Baby Babble for the under twos, 1.30pm-2.30pm.

Thursday 31 October     -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Funnybones, 10.30am-11.30am.

Thursday 31 October     -           Children’s Halloween Party. Come along and join the fun at our fun filled party with stories, crafts, games and more. Fancy dress is optional. For the under eights. 1pm-2.30pm. £3 per child. Booking essential.

 

Headland Library, Middlegate – Tel. (01429) 268169

Tuesday 29 October        -           Spooky Halloween craft session, for children aged 4+, 10.30am-11.30am. £1 per child. Booking essential.

Friday 1 November          -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – The Gruffalo, 10.30am-11.30am.

 

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

Monday 28 October         -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Spider Sandwiches, 2pm-3pm.  

Wednesday 30 October  -           Half term Halloween fun crafts, for children aged 4+, 10.30am-11.30am. Booking essential.

 

Seaton Carew Library, Station Lane  – (01429) 269808

Tuesday 29 October        -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Goodnight World, 2pm-3pm.

Thursday 31 October      -           Cats, bats and fireworks - drop-in craft session for children of all ages, 10.30am-11.30am. £1 per child.

 

Throston Grange Library, Glamorgan Grove – (01429) 263199

Monday 28 October         -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Room on the Broom, 10.30am-11.30am.

Wednesday 30 October  -           Sing and Sign for the under threes, 10.30am-11.30am.

Thursday 31 October      -           Spooky Rumpus craft session for ages 5-12, 2.30pm-3.30pm. £1 per child. Booking essential.

 

Community Hub North, Miers Avenue – (01429) 271294

Friday 1 November          -           Half term activity morning – drop-in session for children of any age, 10am-12 noon.

Friday 1 November          -           Stories and Rhymes for the under fives – Hoot Owl, 1.30pm-2pm.

 

Donna Stone, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Community Hubs Outreach and Engagement Co-ordinator, 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.”