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Family

Elmer Story Time and activities

27th-27th May 2027

Time: 10:30-15:00

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on

We're continuing our Elmer celebrations with a special story time followed by crafts and activities. This is a free drop in event.

Halloween

Halloween costume swap

1st-31st October 2025

Time: 9-4pm

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Drop off past spooky costumes & pick up a new one, just in time for Halloween. On throughout October! FREE

Indoor activities

Green Libraries Week - Seed Swap

13th October-1st November 2025

Time: 9-4pm

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Seeds of change, make a difference with Lincoln Central Library! Looking to refresh your garden own? Bring along any spare seeds in exchange for something new to grow! FREE

Halloween

Halloween costume swap

13th-31st October 2025

Time: 09:00

Venue: 0.6666666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Drop off past spooky costumes & pick up a new one, just in time for Halloween. On throughout October! Free.

Family

Halloween Swap Rail

13th-31st October 2025

Time: during opening hours

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Looking for Halloween costume inspiration? You’ll find it on our costume  swap rail!​

Indoor activities

Clothes Swap

18th-18th October 2025

Time: 11-1pm

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: www.instagram.com/lincolnsustainablefashion

Join this free & fun community clothing swap courtesy of the Sustainable fashion Forum Team! Bring pre-loved clothing, shoes, or accessories, to swap for new-to-you pieces. 

Indoor activities

MacMillan Coffee Morning

18th-18th October 2025

Time: 10-2pm

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for a Baking Bonanza in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Cakes, bakes, coffee, tea & squash for sale. Themed craft activities to make during the event. Story Time at 11.00am.  

Indoor activities

Early Talkers

25th-25th October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.4479166666666667

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.  Free.

Indoor activities

Get Online Week - Introduction to Lego Coding

25th-25th October 2025

Time: 14:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO! Free.

Indoor activities

Green Libraries Week

27th October-1st November 2025

Time: 09:00

Venue: 0.6666666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

As part of Green Libraries Week , we have invited local organisations, to offer advice on greener & sustainable ways of living. Including Lincoln Toy Library, LCC’s Energy from Waste Team, RSPB and more. Free

Indoor activities

Green Libraries Week - Upcycling - Book Hedgehog 

27th October-1st November 2025

Time: 09:00

Venue: 0.6666666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

As part of GLW, you can pick up a free craft kit and make your own hedgehog from a recycled book! Free.

Indoor activities

Dungeons & Dragons Taster Session

28th-28th October 2025

Time: 14:30

Venue: 0.6875

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Wanted: Adventurers Aged 8 – 14. Come and create your character and join the party on a quick and fun adventure. Dungeons and Dragons for Beginners is coming to Lincoln Central Library! Booking is essential...

Indoor activities

Lego Play

28th-28th October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO! Free.

Halloween

Monster Craft

28th-28th October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.5416666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Come and make your very own monster! No booking required. Free.

Indoor activities

Book Sale

29th October-8th November 2025

Time: 09:00

Venue: 0.6666666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Pick up a bargain and help support your local library.

Arts and Crafts

Monster Junk Modelling

29th-29th October 2025

Time: 10.30am-12pm

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Don't throw it away! Be creative and turn that junk into art!​

Halloween

Halloween Decoration

30th-30th October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.5416666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Come and make your very own Halloween decorations! No booking required. Free.

Indoor activities

Lego Play

30th-30th October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO! Free.

Family

We Remember

30th-30th October 2025

Time: 10:30 - 15:30

Venue: International Bomber Command Centre

Address: International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ

Website: https://www.internationalbcc.co.uk

Ahead of this year's Remembrance Services, join us to create lasting poppy mementos with your family and friends to remember those who served. Free and no need to book!

Arts & Crafts

Fireworks Craft

31st-31st October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.5416666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Come and make your very own firework! No booking required. Free.

Indoor activities

Games Day!

31st-31st October 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Big games & board games for all the family! No booking required. Free.

Family

Owlin Mad Children's Event

31st-31st October 2025

Time: 10.30am-11.30am

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Meet Brillo the Owl this Halloween! Join us for a magical and educational experience with Annette from Owlin’ Mad, who will be giving an engaging talk on owl wellbeing and conservation. Children will...

Arts & Crafts

Green Libraries Week - Junk Modelling 

1st-1st November 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.5416666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us and let your child's imagination run wild at our fun junk modelling session. Free.

Indoor activities

Early Talkers

8th-8th November 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.4479166666666667

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.  Free.

Family

Garden Week

8th-8th November 2025

Time: 14.30-15.30

Venue: Long Sutton Library

Address: Trafalgar Square, Long Sutton PE12 9HD

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/longsutton-library/whats-on

Fairy gardens!

Arts and Crafts

SRC Celebration Event

9th-9th November 2025

Time: 15.45-16.30

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Collect your certificate and meet local children's author Bethany Walker.

Indoor activities

Clothes Swap - Children's Clothes - Ages 2+

15th-15th November 2025

Time: 11:00

Venue: 0.5416666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: www.instagram.com/lincolnsustainablefashion 

Lincoln Sustainable Fashion Forum Event.  Bring up to 5 preloved items of clothing, shoes or accessories, to swap for new-to-you pieces reducing textile waste. 

Indoor activities

Early Talkers

22nd-8th November 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.4479166666666667

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.  Free.

Indoor activities

In the Gallery - Waddington All Saints Academy

1st-12th December 2025

Time: 09:00

Venue: 0.6666666666666666

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

A Journey Through Time exhibition by Waddington All Saints Academy.

Games Morning

6th December 2025

Time: 10.00am - 12noon

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

Discover more than books and computers at your library. Loads of board games available.. come with the family or challenge a friend!

Family

Garden Week

8th-8th December 2025

Time: 10.00 - 11.30

Venue: Stamford Library

Address: High Street, Stamford, PE9 1BB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/stamford-library/whats-on

Make a mini-garden and a pebble pet

Family

Garden Week

8th-8th December 2025

Time: 11.00-12.30

Venue: Grantham Library

Address: Isaac Newton Centre, Grantham NG31 6EE

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/grantham-library/whats-on

Make a fairy garden or elf house

Arts & Crafts

Crafts, Games & Lego

30th-30th December 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Pop along to the library for crafts, games and lego. No booking required. Free.

Arts & Crafts

Crafts, Games & Lego

2nd-2nd January 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.625

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Pop along to the library for crafts, games and lego. No booking required. Free.

Arts & Crafts

Crafty Saturdays

-6th December 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library,

Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

A weekly craft for children of all ages.

Lego Club

Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

SATURDAY Love Lego? Join us for Lego Club, design amaing creations with weekly themes and show off your creative side. Free to join! Suitable for ages 5+

Arts & Crafts

Lego Club

Time: 10.00-11.30

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using LEGO.

Indoor

Lego Coding Club

Time: 16:00

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO!

Indoor

Messy Morning

Time: 10:30

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child without the mess in your home! For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Playdough Playdate

Time: 10.00 - 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

MONDAYS Come for a fun-filled creative playdate with playdough! Suitable for age 2-5 year olds

Indoor

Rhyme and StoryTime

Time: 10:30

Venue: Lincoln Central Library,

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes & create crafts. For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Indoor

Rhyme Time

Time: 11.15-11.45

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes . For babies, toddlers and pre-schooler.

Indoor

Sensory Play

Time: 10:30

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Come and join our sensory play session for babies and pre-walkers.

Story & Rhyme Time

Time: 10.30 - 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

MONDAYS A fun-filled session for pre-school children, listening to stories & singing rhymes

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