Holiday events in libraries
Have fun with Christmas events and regular activities in libraries, or hire a film for the holidays.
Please note, all children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Battle Library
- Wednesday 3 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Wednesday 17 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Christmas rhymetime, including a drink and mince pies.
- Monday 22 December, 2.30–4pm
Christmas stories and crafts – pick up a free ticket from the library.
Bexhill Library
- Wednesday 3 December, 11–11.30am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Wednesday 10 December, 11–11.30am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Wednesday 17 December, 11–11.30am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
Crowborough Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 2.30–3pm
Stories for children.
- Wednesday 3 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 9 December, 2.30–3pm
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 16 December, 2.30–3pm
Stories for children.
- Wednesday 17 December, 10.30–11am
Christmas rhymetime, including a drink and mince pies.
- Tuesday 23 December, 2.30–3.30pm
Christmas stories and crafts.
Eastbourne Library
- Wednesday 3 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Monday 8 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
- Wednesday 10 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Monday 15 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
- Wednesday 17 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
Hailsham Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 11–11.30am
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 9 December onwards
The library will be decorated with floral arrangements by Hailsham and District Flower Club
- Tuesday 9 December, 11–11.30am
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 9 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Wednesday 10 December – Festive fun day
- Adults – borrow a mystery book and take part in our Christmas quiz
- Children – pick up a festive crosswords and wordsearch to take home
- 11–11.30am – choir from Whitehouse Primary School will be singing Christmas carols in the library, followed by refreshments
- 2–2.45pm – pre-school children are invited to stories with Santa
- Tuesday 16 December, 11–11.30am
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 16 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Festive rhymetime.
- Tuesday 23 December, 11–11.30am
Christmas stories.
Hastings Children's Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 9 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Friday 12 December, 10.30–11.30am
Christmas sing-a-long – families with children under five years old can get into the holiday spirit with our Christmas rhymetime and festive refreshments. Book your ticket by phoning 01424 722330.
- Saturday 13 December, 10.30–11.30am
Christmas crafts – make a Santa, elf and fairy to hang on your Christmas tree. This fun craft session is suitable for children of all ages with adult help. Book your ticket by phoning 01424 722330.
- Tuesday 16 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Thursday 18 December, 10.45–11.30am
Busy Bees crafts – Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Get creative with cutting, sticking and painting as you make a jolly reindeer, enjoy stories and a rhymetime at our arts and craft session for 2–5 year olds. No need to book.
- Tuesday 9 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 16 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 23 December, 1.45–2.15pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
Heathfield Library
- Thursday 4 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Stories for children.
- Monday 8 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Thursday 11 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Stories for children.
- Thursday 18 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Christmas stories and craft activities to take home.
- Monday 22 December, 10.30–11am
Christmas rhymetime, including a drink and mince pies.
Langney Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 2.10–2.30pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 9 December, 2.10–2.30pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 16 December, 2.10–2.30pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
Lewes Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 10.30–11am
Buggy Boogie and rhymetime.
- Monday 8 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
- Monday 15 December, 2–2.30pm
Christmas storytime for children.
- Monday 22 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
Newhaven Library
- Monday 15 December, 2–2.30pm
Christmas storytime for children.
Peacehaven Library
- Wednesday 3 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Wednesday 10 December, 10.30–11am
Stories for children.
- Wednesday 17 December, 10.30–11am
Christmas storytime for children.
- Wednesday 31 December, 10.30–11am
Stories for children.
Ringmer Library
- Wednesday 17 December, 10.30–11am
Christmas storytime for children.
Rye Library
- Saturday 6 December, 10.30am–4pm
Start your Christmas preparations early – have fun making festive cards and decorations at our Christmas crafts drop-in sessions.
- Monday 15 December, 11–11.30am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Monday 29 December, 11–11.30am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
Seaford Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 2–2.30pm
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes. Includes a visit from Father Christmas.
- Tuesday 9 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 16 December, 2–2.30pm
Christmas storytime for children.
- Tuesday 23 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 30 December, 2–2.30pm
Stories for children.
Uckfield Library
- Tuesday 2 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 9 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
- Tuesday 9 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Stories for children.
- Friday 12 December – Late night shopping
- 5.30–6pm Craft activities
- 6–6.30pm Christmas storytime
- 6.30–7pm Craft activities
- Tuesday 16 December, 2.15–2.45pm
Stories for children.
- Tuesday 23 December, 10.30–11am
Christmas rhymetime, including a drink and mince pies.
- Tuesday 23 December, 2.15–3.15pm
Christmas stories and crafts to take home.
Willingdon Library
- Thursday 11 December, 10.30–11am
Rhymetime for under fives – enjoy singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes.
