Spooky activities at Rotherham libraries

ROTHERHAM libraries are set to host a variety of free activities next week to keep kids entertained throughout half-term.

And with Hallowe'en around the corner, there will a spooky theme at some of the sessions.

Children's champion David Hague will be telling scary stories at Mowbray Gardens Library on Monday, October 26, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm and Thorpe Hesley Library on Tuesday, October 27, from 2pm until 3pm.

He will also be spinning spooky yarns at the Central Library in Rotherham on Wednesday, October 28, from 2pm until 3pm and on Thursday, October 29, at both Swinton Library, from 10am until 11am, and Wickersley Library between 2.30pm and 3.30pm. 

Because of the spooky theme the sessions will not be suitable for the under sixes. 

There will be craft activities at both Aston and Kiveton Libraries on Thursday, October 29, between 10.30am and 11.30am, and Maltby Library from 10am until 11am on the same day.

Creative kids can also get involved with spooky face masks and scary story making at Kimberworth Library on Tuesday, October 27, between 2.30pm and 3.30pm, and Kimberworth Park Library on Thursday, October 29, from 2.30pm until 3.30pm. 

For more information or to book a place contact David Hague on 01709 815123 or email [email protected]. 

For a full list of events taking place at your library visit www.Rotherham.gov.uk/libraries