Get ready for a fun-filled Easter with East Riding Libraries! ERYC are offering a variety of activities to inspire learning and creativity in children of all ages. The councils STREAM events are designed to encourage children and their families to explore Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics in a playful way.
Caroline Wilkinson from East Riding Council told Beverley Review, “our librarians, can’t wait to see all the young learners at our activities. With so many Easter events to choose from, there’s something for everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity for children to learn through fun and develop new skills.
“One of our most exciting activities is the Chromatography Butterflies, where we’ll use marker pens to discover the different coloured pigments in ink. Then, we’ll use test papers to make beautiful butterflies to take home. This session is best suited for ages 5 and above, with adult supervision required for children aged 8 and under”.
For little engineers and story lovers, East Riding Council is offering Duplo Storytime Stay & Play sessions were children will gather around to listen to a magical story and use matching Duplo sets to build it. This activity is best suited for ages 3 to 7, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Finally, for artists and creatives, Lego Art sessions are back! Come along and make some Lego mosaic art using our Easter themed templates or design a picture of your own. This activity is suitable for ages 4 and up, and children aged 8 and under must be supervised by an adult.
Caroline added that “we can’t wait to see families at our Easter activities! Some sessions require booking, so be sure to check our schedule to find an event near you.”
Chromatography Butterflies sessions
Ideal for 5+
Beverley Library on: Saturday 15 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am.
Booking: Book online
Bridlington Central Library on: Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 1.30pm – 2.30pm.
Booking: Not required
Flamborough Library on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Booking: Not required
Driffield Library on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 2.00pm-2.45pm.
Booking: Not required.
South Cave Library on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 3.00pm-4.00pm.
Booking: Not required
Stamford Bridge Library on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 3.15pm-4.15pm.
Booking: Not required
Willerby Library on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 11.00am-12.00pm.
Booking: Not required
Duplo Storytime Stay & Play
To inspire the minds of budding engineers and story lovers, we have Duplo Storytime Stay & Play sessions where you can gather round and enjoy listening to a magical story and then use our matching Duplo sets to build it! Best suited to ages 3 to 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bridlington Central Library on Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am.
Booking: Not required
Driffield Library on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 2.00pm-2.45pm.
Booking: Not required
Hedon Library on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am, Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am.
Booking: Book online
North Bridlington Library on Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 10.30am-11.30am.
Booking: Not required
South Cave Library on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 2.30pm-3.30pm.
Booking: Not required
Lego Art
For the artists and creatives, our hugely popular Lego Art sessions are back. Come along and make some Lego mosaic art using our Easter themed templates, or design a picture of your own. Suitable for ages 4+. Children aged 8 and under must be supervised by an adult.
Beverley Library on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am.
Booking: Book online
Bridlington Central Library on Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 10.00am-11.00am.
Booking: Not required
Cottingham Library on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 4.00pm-5.00pm and Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 4.00pm-5.00pm.
Booking: Not required
Howden Library: Wednesday, 12 April 2023 at 3.30pm-4.30pm.
Booking: Not required
Leven Library on Wednesday, 12 April 2023 at 10.30am-12.30pm and 3.30pm-7.30pm.
Booking: Not required
North Ferriby Library on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 2.45pm-3.45pm.
Booking: Not required
Snaith Library on Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 2.00pm-3.00pm.
Booking: Not required
South Cave Library on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 4.00pm-5.00pm and Thursday, 13 April 2023 at 4.00pm-5.00pm.
Booking: Not required
Stamford Bridge Library on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 3.15pm-4.15pm.
Booking: Not required
Swanland Library on Wednesday, 5 April 2023 at 9.15am-10.15am.
Booking: Book online
Withernsea Library on Tuesday, 4 April 2023 at 3.30pm-4.30pm and Tuesday, 11 April 2023 at 3.30pm-4.30pm.
Booking: Not required
Makey Makey
North Bridlington Library will also be holding a music-making activity with a difference! Model a set of Easter characters from Playdough and then, using our electronic Makey Makey Invention Kits, wire them into a circuit to form a keyboard ‘choir’. A great opportunity to have fun and play music whilst also learning how circuits work.
North Bridlington Library on Friday, 14 April 2023 at 10.30am-12.00pm.
Booking: Book online