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Event Description

Join us each month for a magical, interactive session inspired by the beloved books of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. These fun-filled events feature storytelling, crafting, and creative play designed especially for preschoolers. Whether it's exploring the world of the Gruffalo or going on an adventure with Stick Man, there's something new to discover every time!

No booking required.

Planned sessions:

13 March 2026 - The Highway Rat

17 April 2026 - Room on the Broom

15 May 2026 - Zog

19 June 2026 - Zog and the Flying Doctors

17 July 2026 - Tabby McTatt

14 August 2026 - A Squash and a Squeeze

18 September 2026 - The Snail and the Whale

16 October 2026 - Jonty Jentoo The Adventures of a Penguin

When

11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 14 November 2025
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 19 December 2025
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 16 January 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 13 February 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 13 March 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 17 April 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 15 May 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM
Friday 19 June 2026
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Where

Harwich Library
Upper Kingsway
Dovercourt Harwich
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Harwich Library.

Events in Storytime Series

EVENT NAME	Date	LOCATION
Friday Storytime	10-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Halstead Library
Storytime	11-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Shenfield Library
Saturday Storytime	11-04-2026 at 10:45AM	Hockley Library
Storytime	11-04-2026 at 11:00AM	Halstead Library
Storytime	11-04-2026 at 3:00PM	Loughton Library
Bookworms!	14-04-2026 at 10:00AM	Canvey Library
Storytime (2+ years)	14-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Saffron Walden Library
Friday Storytime	17-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Halstead Library
Storytime with the Gruffalo and Friends	17-04-2026 at 11:00AM	Harwich Library
Storytime with the Gruffalo and Friends	17-04-2026 at 2:00PM	Frinton Library
Storytime	18-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Shenfield Library
Saturday Storytime	18-04-2026 at 10:45AM	Hockley Library
Storytime	18-04-2026 at 11:00AM	Halstead Library
Storytime (2+ years)	21-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Saffron Walden Library
Friday Storytime	24-04-2026 at 10:30AM	Halstead Library

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Storytime with the Gruffalo and Friends