Upcoming Workshops

Sneaky Peek Stories

Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd, Friday 30th & Saturday 31st August: 10am – 11am & 2pm – 3pm bookable via Eventbrite.  

£3.50 per person. 

You have heard of the wonders that take place behind the doors at Grimm & Co, past Graham Grimm’s office and on through to Grizelda’s Trove of Twists, Tales and Trinkets. Well, now you can come and see for yourself and take that giant step for humankind behind the secret door!  Come and take a sneak peek, enjoy our creative writing offer and have your mini mortals take a trip down the curly wurley green beanstalk!  

Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Please note that all ages are welcome, but this session is aimed at ages 4+. 

 Booknic

Clifton Park 20th July drop in 10am-2pm 

As part of reading for pleasure we are hosting a summer Booknic at Clifton Park. The whole family can come along, bring the book you are currently reading and sit and read or discuss your book with others. There will also be Grimm’s Forgotten Library where you can choose a book to read and take away with you for free. Our Family Learning Coordinator will be sharing some of her favourite children’s stories throughout the day.  

A suitcase full of books next to an upturned crate and a mushroom stool. On the crate there is a sign that reads "Rotherham Loves Reading".

Animal Olympics 5-7years

25th July 11-12.30pm

Did you know animals play sports? 

Alligators can often be seen doing aerobics, I once played football with a frog and have you ever seen a hippo on rollerskates? 

Join us for a creative writing session for children aged 5-7 years exploring the world of sport, music and poetry. 

A giraffe hand puppet and a cuddly orangutan are nestled in amongst some leaves and books.

Pot Painting – How to Grow Unicorns and Other Magical Beings? 

23rd August 1-2.30pm

Would you like to grow a magic beanstalk in your garden or perhaps find out how many pairs of trainers a runner bean requires? 

A creative session where you can tap into your inner artist, as not only will you have the chance to plant some magical seeds but also design and paint your own plant pot. 

This is a bookable session charged at £5.50 per person (children and adults alike). 

Please note that all ages are welcome, but this session is aimed at ages 4+. 

Ferham Festival

17th August, All day.  Ferham Park 

We will be at Ferham Festival! There will be a range of free activities from family learning play area, writing wishes for our wishing tree, a community languages mural and storytelling. Come and join us! 

Rotherham Show

We’re be at Rotherham Show on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September.  Join us for sensory play, stories and creative activities.  Our Forgotten Library will be there too, so come along and pick up a book!

Lego Cafe

Friday 9th August, 10am-12noon (Drop-in) 

We will be running Lego Cafes (for all ages) on Friday 12th July and Friday 9th August. These will be drop-in sessions. It will be a chilled time, engaging children and young people, and their parents/carers as well as playing with Lego! 

A close up of lego strewn on the floor with two sets of children's feet walking around.