Category Archives: Past Events

Summer Reading Challenge July – September 2022 Each week we hosted a different kind of gadget to make or explore … The Gadgeteers … Having a go at making robots, spinners, telephones, Ear gongs, ice-cream, finger knitting and fridge magnets… In September we celebrated the end of the summer reading challenge with an Award Ceremony,Continue reading “Summer Reading Challenge 2022”

Nature Trail Nature Trail written by poet Benjamin Zephaniah and illustrated by Nile Aye. Using the resources we received from Hatchette Children’s Books, via the Reading Agency, we created our very own Nature Trail here at the Chew Valley Community Library. Our young readers had fun locating all the nature pictures hidden within the children’sContinue reading “Nature Trail”

Easter Crafts – April 2022 The PTA from Bishop Sutton Primary School organised an after school craft session @ the library … getting ready for their big Easter trail. The Chew Valley Library created its own entry too Children of all ages called into our drop in Easter craft sessions and created Easter cards, EasterContinue reading “Easter Crafts”

World Book Night April 2022 The BANES Library service kindly sent us a selection of books to gift on World Book Night. Here are a few of our regulars making their “gift a book” selection.

Celebrating World Book Day with a Mad Hatters High Tea Party Book lovers from within the Chew Valley, many dressed as their favourite book characters, gathered in the Café at the library to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of World Book Day. Library volunteers entered into the spirit of the occasion and also wore book characterContinue reading “Celebrating World Book Day with a Mad Hatters High Tea Party”

Harry Potter Night 2022 Muggles and would be wizards gathered at Chew Valley Library to board the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts. During their journey they explored the many different kinds of magical transportation found within the Harry Potter stories before taking part in a potion making session……….Colour changing bat broth! The library café was alsoContinue reading “Harry Potter Night 2022”

Bunny vs Monkey December 2021 At Chew Valley Library we held a Christmas Event based round the characters of Bunny and Monkey. This included drawing, table games and listening to the story The Real Santa from Bunny vs Monkey – The Human Invasion – Jamie Smart….naturally followed by a visit from Santa himself, who cameContinue reading “Bunny vs Monkey December 2021”

October Craft Activities During Black History Month we explored the lives of Black Women – Mary Seacole, Rosa Parks, Tessa Sanderson and Raven Wilkinson. We continue to explore the lives of Black women as part of Black History Month Create your very own hand print… add it to the peace wreath as part of ourContinue reading “October Craft Activities”

Summer Reading Challenge 2021 16 children called into the library to collect their certificates and medals from Dr Phil Hammond on the morning of the 11th September. They had all enjoyed reading a variety of books over the summer and talked about their favourite book or story. After receiving their certificate and medal,  for completingContinue reading “Summer Reading Challenge 2021”

August Craft Afternoons During the month of August 2021 on Thursdays (2.30-4.30) we hosted craft afternoons. Activities included creating and making: Animal masks. Making wild flower bombs for the garden. Paws and Claws and stories. Modelling using recycled materials. Word searches, colouring sheets + more… Our cafe was also be open with the usual selectionContinue reading “August Craft Afternoons”