Islington libraries are once again hosting a range of free, family-friendly craft events this half term. All materials will be provided and there’s no need to book in advance, but spaces are limited, so be quick! Pop into your local library to find out more.

Find your local library

Mildmay library

Tuesday 30 May, 2–3pm
21–23 Mildmay Park, N1 4NA

Make tassel flowers from yarn and pipe-cleaners. Suitable for all ages.

Archway library

Wednesday 31 May, 2–4pm
Hamlyn House, Highgate Hill, N19 5PH

Create an underwater adventure with images only seen with your paper torch. Suitable for all ages.

Central library

Wednesday 31 May, 2.30–4pm
2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

Make a bee and a flower from card. Suitable for all ages.

Finsbury library

Wednesday 31 May, 2.30–4.30pm
245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB

Make a lift-the-flap landscape, complete with a butterfly. Suitable for all ages.

Lewis Carroll children’s library

Wednesday 31 May, 2.30–4pm
166 Copenhagen Street, N1 0ST

Make a suncatcher with coloured paper. Suitable for all ages.

N4 library

Wednesday 31 May, 2.30–4pm
26 Blackstock Road, N4 2DW

Make a pop-up bird in an egg. Suitable for all ages.

Cat and Mouse library

Thursday 1 June, 2–4pm
277 Camden Road, N7 0JN

Make supermodel heroes with pipe cleaners. Suitable for all ages.

Central library

Thursday 1 June, 3.30–4.30pm
2 Fieldway Crescent, N5 1PF

Talking books and swiping stories. Help with finding online e-books and audio books. Suitable for seven to 11-year-olds.

North library

Thursday 1 June, 2.30–4pm
Manor Gardens, N7 6JX

Make a bird or flower wreath to wear. Suitable for all ages.

West library

Thursday 1 June, 2.30–4pm
Bridgeman Road, N1 1BD

Make a decorative butterfly mobile. Suitable for all ages.

Finsbury library

Friday 2 June, 2–4pm
245 St John Street, EC1V 4NB

Solve clues to unravel the mystery of the missing book. Suitable for seven to 10-year-olds.

Lewis Carroll children’s library

Saturday 3 June, 2.30–4pm
166 Copenhagen Street, N1 0ST

Draw round your hand and make a peacock with the handprints. Suitable for all ages.

South library

Saturday 3 June, 11–12.30pm
115–117 Essex Road, N1 2SL

Make a colourful fluttering butterfly. Suitable for all ages.