Families, Festivals and Events

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

Urmston Library

Unit 34, Golden Way
Urmston
M41 0NA

01619123189

urmston.library@trafford.gov.uk

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