Glorious GamesCanford Heath 2.30–4.30pmMischief Makers themed games. 4–11yrs

Pen pot palsWest Howe opening hours until 4 AugDrop in craft activity. 4–11yrs

Door hangers craftWestbourne opening hoursCreate your own ‘Keep Out!’ door hanger for prying parents! 3yrs+

Tue 31

Makers and FakersBoscombe 10.30–11.30amCreate a false book to hide treasures and paper planes with secret notes. 4-10yrs

Naughty or nice toddler tales Charminster 2–3pmMake a bickering knights jousting picture and a naughty or nice Frisbee. Under 5s

Crafty Capers Oakdale 10.30–11.30am 3-10yrs

The Whatever Kids storyCanford Cliffs 10.30–11.30amWatch illustrator Alec bring characters to life then create your own cartoon slideshow. 4-8yrs

3D comic stripWest Howe 3–5pmCreate a 3D comic strip story. 4-11yrs Also running Aug 7, 14 & 21

Mon 30 continued July

Tue 17

Summer Fun toddler tales Charminster 2–3pm

Mon 23

Dennis CollageCanford Heath until 28 July4–11yrs

Mischievous mix-‘n’-match Westbourne opening hours until 28 JulyMake your own Beano scene. 3yrs+

Tue 24

Mischievous animal tales Charminster 2–3pmMake a cat door hanger and a squabbling squirrel mobile.

Thu 26

Giant GnasherKinson opening hours until 28 JulyHelp create a giant Gnasher to cause chaos in the library.

Craft timeCanford Heath 2–4pmCrafts and activities with the team from Tower Park Tesco. 4-11yrs. Also running 9, 16 & 30 Aug

Mon 30

Comic Capers until 4 AugKinson opening hoursWrite a comic just like Beano or make a scrap book/diary.

Meet the Mischief makers!Castlepoint opening hoursCrafts, games and a treasure hunt.

Community Picture TrailParkstoneCan you spot Dennis and his chums hiding in the shop windows around Ashley Cross? There are 10 pictures to find along with a secret code word/words to work out and report back to the Library staff.

Roger the Dodger Book Hunt Poole Central Roger the Dodger hasn’t returned his library books, so he’s dodging the librarians! Can you spot him hiding in shop windows along Poole High Street? You can tell us which books he’s holding onto!

Mischief Maker activities Pokesdown and Southbourne Make a mask, play the Feeding Gnasher game or make a Beano Game to take away. Free activities for all ages.

Stop animation workshopsCreate your very own mini movie using stop motion animation techniques in this parent-child workshop.

Canford Cliffs Sat 28 July, 10.30am–12.30pmCanford Heath Tues 31 July, 2–4pmKinson Tues 31 July, 10am–12noonBoscombe Tues 14 August, 2–4pmBranksome Tues 21 August, 10am–12noon5-11yrs. Booking required.

Volunteer!

Ongoing activities

Special events

Booking required

If you are aged 13-24, you could help with the Summer Reading Challenge! Ask at your library

throughout the summer holidays

FeaturingExclusive author visit Comic book making

Stop animation workshops Arts and craft sessions

All events are free, please book in advance where indicated.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking for Poole libraries

Phone 01202 262449 or call in to your local library.

Booking for Bournemouth libraries

Please contact your local library.

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July & August 2018

Bournemouth & Poole Libraries

What’s On for children and families

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Read six library books of your choice

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Thu 9

Beano character mask makingHamworthy 11am onwardsMake a Beano character mask. All ages.

Dastardly DisguisesEnsbury Park 11–12 noonMake Dennis, mini masks and disguises. All ages.

Biffo the Bear goes fishing Winton 10–12 & 2–4pm until 10 AugMake a river bed with colourful fish. 6yrs+

Fri 10

Beano garden magicOakdale 10.30–11.30Make a Beano character out of garden materials. 4-11yrs.

Tricks and TracksBoscombe 10.30–11.30Help Dennis escape trouble by making a mini skateboard and parachute. 4-10yrs

Sat 11

Make your own comic bookCanford Heath 10.30–12.30pm 4-11yrs

Mon 13

Become a Mischief MakerCastlepoint opening hours until 18 AugLearn the skills of being a prankster.

Make a Dennis door hanger Kinson opening hours until 18 AugMake a door hanger for your bedroom.

Menacing MasksWest Howe opening hours until 18 AugDrop in craft session. 4-11yrs

Tue 14

Mischief Makers Moo MusicCanford Cliffs Library 10.30–11am for 0–2yrs 11.15–11.45am for 3–7yrsEnjoy an active session with Libby using instruments and props.

Make a puzzleCanford Heath 11–1pmMake a Beano character puzzle. 4-11yrs

Wed 15

Treasure hunt & mask makingBranksome 2.30–3.30pm 4-11yrs

Dan’s Spy SchoolBournemouth Central 2.15–3.15pmMake gadgets to turn you into a super spy. 4-11yrs

Teddy Bears PicnicRossmore 3pm

Thu 16

Make your own joke bookSpringbourne 2.15–4.15pm 5-11yrs

Gnasher & FriendsEnsbury Park 11–12 noonCome and meet the caring canines.

Fri 17

Top BananaCharminster 10–11amMake a Bananaman mask and a flying superhero picture. Over 5yrs

Mon 20

Craft catch upCastlepoint opening hours until 1 SeptAll ages.

Go BananasKinson opening hours until 25 AugMake your own Bananaman.

Sparkly SkateboardsWest Howe opening hours until 25 AugDrop in craft session. 4-11yrs

Barmy BeanoCharminster 10–11amMake a Beano themed board game and Dennis desk tidy. Over 5yrs

AugustWed 1

Special Author EventCharminster 10–11.30amMeet Maz Evans and hear about her series ‘Who let the Gods out’. Over 7yrs

Dennis & Gnasher badge makingPoole Central 11–12 noon4-11yrs

Dennis & Gnasher’s practical jokesBournemouth Central 2.15–3.15pmHave fun making masks to surprise your friends. 4-11yrs

Thu 2

Stories & Treasure HuntRossmore 10.30–11am

Make a Billy Whizz paper plane and Dennis escape paracuteEnsbury Park 11–12noon All ages

Dennis and Gnasher pen pot craftSpringbourne 2–3pm 5-11yrs

Fri 3

Chief Mischief MakersCharminster 10–11amMake Dennis’ skateboard and Minnie’s glow in the dark slingshot. Over 5s.

Gnasher badge and Dennis hair makingBroadstone 10.30–12noon4-11yrs

Sat 4

Decorate a Dennis & Gnasher biscuitCanford Heath 10.30–12.30pm 4-11yrs

Mon 6

Jazzy Jess Dance workshopWinton 2.30–3.30pmLearn a mischievous dance routine and put your skills to the test! 6yrs+

Mini BeastsTuckton 11–1pmReptiles Plus are visiting with a selection of their animals.

Dennis & Gnasher craftsCastlepoint opening hours until 11 AugCrafts, colouring, games and treasure hunt.

Make a Mischief Makers noisy shakerKinson opening hours until 11 Aug4-11yrs

Beano BoxheadsWest Howe opening hours until 11 AugDrop in craft session 4-11yrs

Tue 7

Make a ‘normous GnasherCreekmoor 11am onwardsMake a life sized Gnasher for the library and have a go at some Beano puzzles. 3-11yrs

Mischief mayhem with origamiCanford Heath 11–12 noon 4-11yrs

Comic CapersCharminster 10–11.30amSimple drawing workshop of Beano characters. Over 7s

Wed 8

Decorate a Dennis & Gnasher biscuit Parkstone 10.30–11 & 11.30–12 noon2yrs+

Science is surprisingBournemouth Central 2.15–3.15pmScience fun with no mess experiments. 4-11yrs

Special events

Booking requiredTue 21

Heathlands with Sarah AllenCanford Heath 11–12 noonJoin Sarah for a Heathland photo treasure hunt and a lizard craft. 4-11yrs

Daft DefencesBoscombe 10.30–11.30amProtect your bedroom with a Beano door hanger and foam peanut shooter! 4-10yrs

Beano cartoon drawing workshopOakdale 10.30–11.30am7yrs+

Wed 22

Rock PaintingCanford Cliffs 10.30–11.30amBring along a flat stone to decorate.

Make a little box of mischiefBroadstone 10.30–12 noonWhat will you hide in yours?

Bananaman superhero craftBournemouth Central 2.15–3.15pm4-11yrs

Thu 23

Billy Whizz aeroplane makingHamworthy 11am onwardsAll ages

Dance if you dareEnsbury Park 11–12 noonLearn how to dance the mischief maker dance with Jazzy Jess. All ages

Bash Street MayhemPoole Central 2.30–3.30pmTerrorise the teacher, fire the giant catapult and feed the Bash Street Pups! 4yrs+

Fri 24

Summer CraftsRossmore 3.30–4.30pm

Sat 25

Chill with LilParkstone 11am–12noonStory and mindfulness session with author Sue Pickford

Mon 27

Mischief Maker MasksKinson opening hours until 1 SeptMake a mask of your favourite Mischief Makers character.

Tue 28

Billy Whizz aeroplane makingCreekmoor 11am onwardsMake your own catapult powered paper plane. All ages

Arts and craftsCanford Heath 11am–1pm

Wed 29

Mischief Makers gamesBranksome 2–3pm4-11yrs to be accompanied.

Thu 30

Secret Agents & OzobotsEnsbury Park 11am–12 noonA morning of secret messages, codes and robots. All ages

Cockroach CapersTuckton 3pm onwardsFun and facts with the Bournemouth Natural Science Society. 4yrs+

Fri 31

Make your own comic stripParkstone 11am onwardsDress as your favourite Mischief Maker and create your own comic strip or graphic novel. 4yrs+

Decorate Dennis’s guitar & Gnasher’s maracas Charminster 10–11am Over 5s

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