Library events for under fives
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Our activity programme for under fives runs primarily during term time.
For regular updates on activities and events for under fives, sign up for our weekly Library newsletter.
Creative Communities
Creative Communities is a programme of free events, activities and experiences for all ages in libraries.
Regular Rhyme Time sessions
Rhyme Time sessions run during term time. Session dates and times are listed below.
Mondays from 15 April to 22 July
Sessions will not run on Monday 6 May and Monday 27 May.
- East Finchley library at 10am
- Edgware library at 10am
Tuesdays from 16 April to 23 July
Sessions will not run on Tuesday 28 May.
- Hendon library at 10am
- Childs Hill library at 10.15am
- Chipping Barnet library at 10am
- New Barnet Library (babies) at 10.15am
- New Barnet Library (toddlers) at 11am
Wednesdays from 17 April to 24 July
Sessions will not run on Wednesday 29 May.
- Burnt Oak library at 10am
- Osidge Library at 10am
Thursdays from 18 April to 18 July
Sessions will not run on Thursday 30 May.
- Colindale library at 10am
- North Finchley library at 10am
- South Friern library (babies) at 10.15am
- South Friern Library (toddlers) at 11am
Fridays from 19 April to 19 July
Sessions will not run on Friday 31 May.
- Finchley Church End library at 10am
- Golders Green library at 10am
Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Toddler Time
Join us for an interactive session with play, rhymes, and a story at Chipping Barnet library, Colindale library and at Finchley Church End library.
Please check our Eventbrite page for dates, times, and booking details.
Booking is essential and opens at 7am on the morning of each session.
Baby Groups
Free Baby Groups are currently running at Chipping Barnet, Colindale, Edgware, Finchley Church End, North Finchley, and Osidge Libraries. These are gentle rhyme and story sessions for non-walking babies and are an ideal opportunity for parents to meet and get to know one another. Please check our Early Years Eventbrite page for dates, times and booking.
Lego Club
Lego Club is designed for children of all ages and we find it is very popular with children over 3.
Please check where and when Lego clubs are running on our Events directory
Watch our online Lego Club challenges
Children's YouTube playlist
A variety of rhyme, story and craft events can also be found on our Barnet Libraries for Children YouTube Playlist
We recommend:
- There’s a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea Storytime
- Under the Sea Art
- Seaside Songs & Rhymes
- Car, Car, Truck, Jeep Rhyme and Storytime
- Farmyard Rhyme Time