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Stories, simple crafts and colouring fun for all the family to enjoy.
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<h4>Leagrave Library</h4>
Monday: 16:00 - 17:00
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<h4>Lewsey Library</h4>
Monday: 15:45 - 16:45
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<h4>Marsh Farm Library</h4>
Saturday: 11:00 to 12:00
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<h4>Central and Stopsley Libraries</h4>
Please ask the team at these libraries.
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Active, healthy children achieve more - This is the motto for Real Play sessions at Luton Libraries. &nbsp; Real Play encourages families with children aged 5-7 to play and learn together through creative and physical activity play. From games such as Popping Pirates and board games, to ball games and stories, parents and carers will be getting just as competitive as the children in these creative sessions.
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<h4>Central Library</h4>
Tuesday:&nbsp; 4:30pm &ndash; 5pm
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<h4>Leagrave Library</h4>
Wednesday: 4pm &ndash; 4:30pm
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<h4>Lewsey Library</h4>
Wednesday: 4pm &ndash; 4:30pm
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<h4>Marsh Farm Library</h4>
Wednesday: 4pm &ndash; 4:30pm
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There&rsquo;s no need to pre-book for these activity sessions and they are completely free. Just pop by.
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If you enjoy these sessions, you can also borrow Real Play boxes from any Luton Library so the fun can continue at home. Each home pack includes a physical activity board game, adventure and activity books, sports equipment, including 3 balls and 3 cones, and Mini Challenge Cards with over 100 progressive challenges. Ask in library to find out more.

Real Play encourages families with children aged 5-7 to play and learn together through creative and physical activity play.

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The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 is a FREE holiday activity for children.
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It&rsquo;s all about reading for fun, aiming to improve children&rsquo;s reading skills and confidence. All children aged 4-11 are welcome to take part and simply asked to read 6 books of choice over the school holidays. They&rsquo;ll also collect free rewards for their reading along the way.
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Plus, any child who enters can swim for just &pound;1 at any Active Luton pool* by showing their library card at reception.
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Pop in to your local library or visit<a href="https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/" target="_blank" aria-invalid="true" rel="noopener"> summerreadingchallenge.org.uk</a> to sign up.
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This year&rsquo;s Challenge is all about creativity with The Marvellous Makers. From dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there&rsquo;s something for everyone, along with great fun activities taking place across libraries in Luton.
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Free weekly activities including <a href="https://www.lutonlibraries.co.uk/digital-content/activities/activities-for-children-and-families/real-play">Real Play</a>, <a href="https://www.lutonlibraries.co.uk/digital-content/activities/activities-for-children-and-families/fun-time">Fun Time</a>, and <a href="https://www.lutonlibraries.co.uk/digital-content/activities/activities-for-children-and-families/library-games">Library Games</a>.
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Plus this year&rsquo;s Summer Reading Challenge is about creativity with The Marvellous Makers. Join the library team for great fun activities &ndash; from dance to drawing, junk modelling to music, there&rsquo;s a different activity each week!
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<li>Luton Central Library, Thursdays, 2-3pm</li>
<li>Leagrave Library, Fridays, 10:30-11:30am</li>
<li>Marsh Farm Library, Thursdays, 11am-12pm</li>
<li>Lewsey Library, Thursdays, 2-3pm</li>
<li>Stopsley Library, Tuesdays, 2-3pm</li>
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Join the Marvellous Makers Creative Club's Art Competition! Unleash your imagination from 20 July to 30 August 2024. Let the fun begin, <a href="https://www.lutonlibraries.co.uk/digital-content/activities/art-competition">click here to find out more</a>.&nbsp;
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Leagrave Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">29 July</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">10 - 11am</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crazy-colin-s-marvellous-makers-magic-show-tickets-934293957377?aff=oddtdtcreator">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Crazy Colin's Marvellous Makers Magic Show</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Marsh Farm Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">29 July</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">12:30 - 1:30pm</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crazy-colin-s-marvellous-makers-magic-show-tickets-934326133617?aff=oddtdtcreator">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Crazy Colin's Marvellous Makers Magic Show</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Luton Central Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">29 July</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">3 - 4pm</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crazy-colin-s-marvellous-makers-library-magic-show-tickets-934331509697">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Storytime with Mama G</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Luton Central Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">12 August</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">10 - 11am</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/storytime-with-mama-g-tickets-934353615817?aff=oddtdtcreator">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Storytime with Mama G</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Lewsey Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">12 August</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">1 - 2pm</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/storytime-with-mama-g-tickets-934365872477?aff=oddtdtcreator">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Storytime with Mama G</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">Leagrave Library</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">12 August</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;">4 - 5pm</td>
<td style="width: 20.0212%; height: 22.3958px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/storytime-with-mama-g-tickets-934367748087?aff=oddtdtcreator">BOOK NOW</a></td>
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Terms and Conditions: To swim for &pound;1 at Inspire: Luton Sports Village, Lewsey Sports Park Pool or Lea Manor Recreation Centre, simply show your library card at reception. &pound;1 swim valid on any lane, leisure or fun time session only. Offer valid Monday 15th July 2024 &ndash; Sunday 1st September 2024 only.
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