Festive fun at libraries

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Free crafting activities for all ages: 22 Dec – 2 Jan


Celebrate Hannukah by making a paper plate Menorah

Tuesday 16 December, 4-6pm

West Library, Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD

Make your own paper plate Menorah – a fun, hands-on craft that brings the Festival of Lights to life.


Party hats – create your unique Christmas party hat

Saturday 20 December, 2.30pm-4pm

South Library, 115-117 Essex Rd, N1 2SL

Get crafty and design a fun party hat with colourful tissue paper and pompoms – perfect for festive celebrations!


Make a standing angel for your home

Monday 22 December, 2.30-4.00pm

Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

Create a beautiful angel decoration to brighten up your home this Christmas.


Santa and reindeer puppets craft

Monday 22 December, 2.30 – 4.00pm

Finsbury Library, 245 St. John Street, EC1V 4NB

Bring Santa and his reindeer to life with this fun puppet-making activity.


Make your own paper reindeer hand puppets

Monday 22 December, 2.30-4.00pm

Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH

Cut, fold, and decorate your very own reindeer puppet – a great festive keepsake!


Reindeer hand and footprint craft

Monday 22 December, 2.30-4pm

N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW

Turn your handprints and footprints into adorable reindeer art for a festive touch.


Snowflake activity

Tuesday 23 December, 2.30-4.00pm

Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, N7 0JN

Fold and cut paper to make delicate snowflake decorations for your windows.


Make a reindeer and a Christmas tree card

Tuesday 23 December, 2.00-3.30pm

Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

Design and decorate a festive card featuring a reindeer and Christmas tree – perfect for gifting.


Make cardboard gingerbread houses and gift tags

Tuesday 23 December, 2-3:30pm

North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX

Build a mini gingerbread house and create charming gift tags for your presents.


Paint a jam jar to make a special tea light holder

Tuesday 23 December, 2.30-4pm

West Library, Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD

Transform a simple jar into a glowing tea light holder with your own painted design.


Make your own cuddly snowman from socks

Monday 29 December, 2.30-4.00pm

Archway Library, Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH

Turn socks into a cute snowman – a cosy craft for winter fun.


Create a snow-tastic winter collage!

Tuesday 30 December, 2-3:30pm

North Library, Manor Gardens, N7 6JX

Use wintry colours and textures to make a stunning seasonal collage.


Make a winter kaleidoscope

Tuesday 30 December, 2.30-4.00pm

Cat and Mouse Library, 277 Camden Road, N7 0JN

Craft a magical kaleidoscope filled with winter sparkle and colour.


New Years Eve wishing wand

Tuesday 30 December, 2.30-4pm

N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW

Make a special wand to wave in the New Year with good wishes and cheer.


Tweet-tastic festive craft: rocking robin

Wednesday 31 December, 2.30 – 4.00pm

Finsbury Library, 245 St. John Street, EC1V 4NB

Create a cheerful robin decoration to celebrate the season.


Paper plate snowmen craft

Friday 2 January, 10am-12pm

Lewis Carroll Children’s Library, 166 Copenhagen Street, N1 0ST

Turn paper plates into adorable snowmen – a simple and fun festive craft.

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