Insect Week 2026 runs from 22-28 June. It is a special, week-long party dedicated to learning all about bugs, creepy crawlies, and insects. This week encourages children to become "bug detectives" and explore the tiny, amazing world around us. Be inspired by learning fun facts about insects as well as enjoying a fun afternoon of Bug's craft at Stroud Green & Harringay Library.
This Story time session encourages active listening and participation through classic tales as well as modern stories and songs.
June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month in the UK - a time to celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of these vibrant communities.
Join us at Hornsey Library for a creative, hands-on craft session! Together we’ll be cutting, folding, sticking, and designing your very own paper wagon, also known as a vardo - the beautifully decorated traditional homes of Romany travellers.
Come to Stroud Green Library to enjoy a morning of Stay & Play - Rhyme Time
Looking to learn some new stitches, or just want to chat while working on your latest project? Bring your own work and materials to Stroud Green and Harringay Library to knit, crochet, and meet new friends. Embroidery and cross stitch are also welcome.
Join us at Wood Green Library this July for an engaging and colourful exhibition exploring shared South Asian heritage.
A creative response to health & wellbeing, the works on display have been created by participants in Wise Thoughts' #CommunityLegacies programme.
Exhibition & Sound Meditation workshops - Wise Thoughts (https://wisethoughts.org/exhibition_soundbath/)
Gallery Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri
10.00am - 6.00pm
Sat
10.00am - 5.00pm
Sun
Closed
Come and colour your way to calm. Join us for mandala style coulouring and free hot drink and biscuits. This one hour session will give you a chance for some relaxing me time.
This Story time session encourages active listening and participation through carefully selected books for little ones.
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and strength of the disabled community. Celebrate with us at Muswell Hill Library where we will be screening the award winning movie 'The Father' 2020 . Rated 12, runs for 94 minutes, directed by Florain Zeller and starring Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss. An octogenerian man living with dementia refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. When he tries to understand what is happening around him, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the very fabric of his reality.
The Summer Reading Challenge will launch in libraries in England on Saturday 4 July 2026.This year’s theme, Read to the Beat, encourages young readers to explore the connection between stories and songs. The challenge is open to children 4-11 (there is a Mini Challenge for the under 4’s). Are you ready to set yourself this challenge and read six books during the summer holiday? Read any six library books and collect rewards along the way.Complete the challenge and earn yourself a certificate, a medal and a chance to win a special prize at a Certificate Ceremony.You can sign up at any of the Haringey Libraries.
