Families, Festivals and Events

Tuesday Children's Hour at Old Trafford Library


A fun-filled session with stories, singing, rhymes, craft and exciting adventures for children. Every week brings something different, from imaginative storytelling and action rhymes to themed crafts, puzzles, games and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

It's a fantastic way for children to build confidence, make friends and develop a love of reading and learning in a welcoming library environment. Rhymes and storytelling help children develop language, listening and communication skills, while crafts and games encourage creativity, problem-solving and social interaction.

Parents and carers are encouraged to join in too, whether that's helping with a craft activity, joining in with the rhymes or sharing a story together.

Read a story, sing a rhyme,
Make and play, it's Children's Time!
Craft, create and explore for more,
Fun awaits at Children's Hour!

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!

To find out more information on the library and its facilities, just click on venue; for anything else visit the Trafford Libraries website or pop into the library.

Group of children listening, laughing and having fun.
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Date
19 May 2026 – 30 March 2027
Time
Multiple sessions — see below
Where held
In person only
Age range
Ages 0-5
Price
Free

Upcoming sessions

  • 10 November 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • 17 November 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • 24 November 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • 1 December 10:30 am – 11:30 am
  • 8 December 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Showing the next 5 of 21 sessions.

  • Family friendly
  • Toilets
  • Café on site
  • Free Parking

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