Thursday Storytime at Urmston Library
Come along to these free weekly Storytime sessions, where books are brought to life through magical tales!
It's the perfect hangout for under fives to learn, laugh and have fun together in a safe, inclusive and welcoming space.
Beyond the fun, Storytime gives children a huge head start in life, building essential early literacy skills and developing social confidence.
It's completely free and there is no need to sign up or book a place - places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
Just come along and join in!
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- Location
- Urmston Library
- Date
- 30 July 2026 – 25 March 2027
- Time
- Multiple sessions — see below
- Where held
- In person only
- Age range
- Ages 0-5
- Price
- Free
Upcoming sessions
- 24 September 11:00 am – 11:30 am
- 1 October 11:00 am – 11:30 am
- 8 October 11:00 am – 11:30 am
- 15 October 11:00 am – 11:30 am
- 22 October 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Showing the next 5 of 26 sessions.
- Family friendly
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
Map is currently unavailable.
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Tuesday Rhymetime at Urmston Library
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