The Gruffalo will be coming to Wrexham Library as part of an action-packed Easter Madness schedule.
Julie Donaldson’s tale of a mouse who invents an outlandish story to evade being eating by a host of animals as sold over 10 million copies, has won several prizes for children’s literature, and has been made into a West End and Broadway play.
And now the Gruffalo himself is making his way to the newly refurbished Wrexham Library on Saturday 10th April. The Gruffalo will be at the library between 10am-3pm so why not bring the kids along for a day of fun, free face painting, craft, puzzles, stories rhymes and lots more! For information contact the library on 292603.
Other highlights at your local libraries include Life Cycles Workshops, presented by Animalz Takeover. The workshop offers you a chance to take a closer look at some very interesting eggs of all shapes and sizes, as well as some of the animals that hatched out. You will have the chance to meet and hold the likes of ‘Speedy’ the Giant African Land Snail and ‘Harry’ the frog.
The sessions take place at the following libraries:
6 April
Rhos Library 10.30pm
Cefn Mawr Library 2.30pm
7 April
Gwersyllt Library 10.30pm
Brynteg Library 2.30pm
8 April
Llay Library 1pm
Chirk Library 3pm
Tickets for the workshops cost £1.50, there are a limited number of places available so parents are advised to book a ticket in advance.
These are just some of the activities on offer at your local library this Easter, more information can be found in the Easter Madness brochure or by ringing your loc
There will also be plenty else to do for both adults and children alike over the Easter holidays. Chirk, Plas Madoc and Waterworld Leisure and Activity Centres will be holding free swimming sessions for under 16’s. To take advantage of this offer, simply take your Pure Leisure Card to your local Leisure and Activity Centre. If you don’t already have one you can sign up for a card at you local Leisure and Activity Centre.
Wrexham Council have also organised a series of Open access play projects for children throughout the County Borough.
The sessions are free to attend and usually aimed at children and young people aged 5 to 15 years. These projects provide children with access to exciting, challenging and stimulating play spaces staffed by trained Playworkers.
Play opportunities on offer can range from den building and using tools to water and messy play to arts and crafts and sports and traditional games.
Play can often get messy so, to safe yourselves some washing, the Play Team recommend that your children wear in clothes which are ok to get dirty!
For more information, including a list of venues where the play projects are taking place, please contact the Play Development Team on 01978 340740 or [email protected]
This year’s Easter Madness brochure is now available and choc-full of ideas and events to keep the kids occupied during the holidays. The brochure is available from schools, council reception areas, libraries, leisure centres and heritage sites. You can also view the brochure online at http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/leisure_tourism/publications/eastermadness.htm
