Looking for free, creative things to do with children this May half term? Islington libraries are hosting a range of colourful craft activities for children of all ages. All sessions are free and most are drop-in, but some have limited spaces.

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

Saturday 23 May, 2.30–4pm
Elmer’s Day
Celebrate colour, creativity and individuality with this bright Elmer inspired sun catcher craft.
No booking required

Wednesday 27 May, 2.30–4pm
Llama Puppets
Make your own colourful moving llama puppet.
No booking required

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

Tuesday 26 May, 2.30–4pm
Ahoy crafty pirates!
Make your own pirate finger puppets and set sail on a crafty adventure.
No booking required

Central Library, 2 Fieldway Crescent, London, N5 1PF

Wednesday 27 May, 2.30–4pm
Make your own window hanger
Create a bright window decoration to take home.
No booking required

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

Friday 29 May, 2–3.30pm
Peacock craft activity
Come and make your own colourful peacock.
No booking required

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

Wednesday 27 May, 2.30–4pm
Ahoy, crafty pirates!
Make a cheerful pirate’s parrot in this fun, colourful craft session.
No booking required

Mildmay Library, 21-23 Mildmay Park, London, N1 4NA

Thursday 28 May, 2.15–3.30pm
Four seasons in a box
Create a hidden series of trees showing the changing seasons.
No booking required

N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2DW

Friday 29 May, 2–3.30pm
Jiggly jellyfish
Make a paper jellyfish with curly tentacles and wiggly eyes – mount it on a stick or hang it up as a decoration.
No booking required

North Library, Manor Gardens, London, N7 6JX

Tuesday 26 May, 2.30–4pm
Let it bloom
Make your own 3D paper flowers.
No booking required

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

Wednesday 27 May, 2–3.30pm
Make a spring floral paper wreath
Create a colourful floral wreath to celebrate spring.
No booking required

West Library, Bridgeman Road, London, N1 1BD

Friday 29 May, 2.30–4pm
Paint a colourful butterfly
Make and paint your own butterfly artwork.
No booking required