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Elmer Story Time and activities

27th-27th May 2027

Time: 10:30-15:00

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library/whats-on

We're continuing our Elmer celebrations with a special story time followed by crafts and activities. This is a free drop in event.

Arts & Crafts

Art School in a Trail at the Usher Gallery

14th January-22nd February 2026

Time: 10am - 4pm (Thurs - Mon)

Venue: The Usher Gallery

Address: Lindum Rd, Lincoln LN2 1NN

Website: www.ushergallery.com

Art School … in a trail! Is a free spotter trail from Kids in Museums and Hachette. Enjoy a traditional museum and gallery spotter trail with a fun twist- each stop unlocks a creative mission designed...

Story and Rhyme Time

2nd-23rd February 2026

Time: 10.30am to 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

A fun filled weekly session for pre-school children, listening to stories and singing rhymes

Indoor activities

World Book Day Costume Swap Rail 

2nd February-5th March 2026

Time: 09:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Drop off your past costume & pick up a new one, just in time for World Book Day! FREE

Lego Play

5th-26th February 2026

Time: 4.00pm to 5.00 pm

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

Creative lego after school play session every week. Suitable for ages 5 plus.

Playdough Playdate

5th-26th February 2026

Time: 10.00am to 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

Unleash you child's creativity with this fun filled weekly session. No need to book. Suitable for ages 2-5 years.

Traditional Games morning

7th-28th February 2026

Time: 10.00am to 12 noon

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

Spend a leisurely Saturday morning in the welcoming surroundings of Horncastle Library playing traditional board games with your friends and family.

World Book Day Costume Swap Rail

12th February-5th March 2026

Time: library opening times

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

Looking for World Book Day costume inspiration? You'll find it on our costume swap rail.

World Book Day Costume Swap Rail

12th February-5th March 2026

Time: during library opening hours

Venue: Boston Library

Address: County Hall, Off Bank Street, Boston PE21 6DY

Website: https://better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/boston-library

Take the worry out of finding an outfit for your child on World Book Day. Pop along to Boston Library and see what you can find on our costume swap rail. If you have gently used and clean outfits that...

Family

World Book Day Costume Swap Rail

12th February-5th March 2026

Time: during opening times

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Throughout February we will be hosting a FREE children’s costume swap rail. On your next visit, drop off past costumes and pick up a new one to you – just in time for World Book Day! 

History

Step Into Victorian History at Lincoln Castle

14th-22nd February 2026

Time: 10am - 4pm (last admission 3pm)

Venue: Lincoln Castle

Address: Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA

Website: www.lincolncastle.com

Join us at Lincoln Castle for nine days of immersive family friendly discovery, where history is brought to life inside the atmospheric Victorian Prison. Meet our Victorian News Reporter as he investigates...

Half Term Craft- make a hand Horse

16th-16th February 2026

Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm

Venue: Boston Library

Address: County Hall, Off Bank Street, Boston PE21 6DY

Website: https://better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/boston-library

Help us to celebrate the Year of the Horse by making your very own hand print horse. Just drop in, no need to book.

Indoor Activities

Half Term Lego Play

16th-16th February 2026

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

History

Dinosaur Roar! at Museum of Lincolnshire Life

17th-17th February 2026

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Address: Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LY

Website: Museum of Lincolnshire Life – About the museum - Lincolnshire County Council

Looking for something to amuse the children, well why not stomp down to the Museum of Lincolnshire Life and have a roar-some time with dinosaur crafts Children £4.00 each and must be accompanied by an...

Arts & Crafts

Half-term Children's Crafts

17th-17th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for our first of 3 craft activities designed to spark creativity and fun! FREE, no booking required, perfect for ages 5–11.

Indoor Activities

Pancake Day Story Time

17th-17th February 2026

Time: 10:30am-11:00am

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

We're having a special storytime celebrating Pancake Day and the Lunar New Year with a craft to make too.

Indoor activities

Book Sale

18th-28th February 2026

Time: 09:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Pick up a bargain and help support your local library. Items available to buy from 25p

Indoor activities

Dungeons & Dragons Club: Year of the Horse Edition 

18th-18th February 2026

Time: 14:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join the Party, roll for adventure and come to Dungeons and Dragons Club at Lincoln Central Library for this special Horse (well Unicorn) themed session. FREE, booking is essential, please email lincoln_library@gll.org...

Arts and Crafts

Half Term Children's Activity

18th-18th February 2026

Time: 10.30am-12.00pm

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Join us for a creative Wild West adventure where kids can Make a cactus from a stone – paint, pot, and personalize your own desert plant and then create and decorate a colourful hobby horse to gallop...

Indoor Activities

Half Term Lego Play

18th-18th February 2026

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

Outdoor Events

Love Birds

18th-18th February 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.4791666666666667

Address: Boultham Park, Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PH

Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1

As part of National Nest Box week, come along and take part in our Love Birds event. Here you can provide a home and food, by building a bird box and creating a bird feeder to hang in your garden, which...

Outdoor Events

Love Birds

18th-18th February 2025

Time: 13:00

Venue: 0.6041666666666666

Address: Hartsholme Country Park, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EY

Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1

As part of National Nest Box week, come along and take part in our Love Birds event. Here you can provide a home and food, by building a bird box and creating a bird feeder to hang in your garden, which...

February Half-term activity for Luna New Year.

19th-19th February 2026

Time: 10.00am to 12 noon

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 5HL

Website: Events & Activities | Horncastle Library | Better Libraries

Join in the fun with this Year of the Horse Luna New Year Half-term activity Please book with a member of the Horncastle Library team horncastle.libary@gll.org

Arts & Crafts

Half-term Children's Crafts

19th-19th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for a craft activity, designed to spark creativity and fun! FREE, no booking required, perfect for ages 5–11.

Love Birds

19th-19th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: 0.4791666666666667

Address: Lincoln Arboretum, Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5HU

Website: https://www.lincoln.gov.uk/hartsholme-country-park/hartsholme-country-park-events-1

arts and crafts

Lunar New Year crafts

19th-19th February 2026

Time: 10:00am-2:00pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

We're celebrating the Year of the Horse with crafts and activities, there's no booking required and its free!

Indoor Activities

Guide Dogs

20th-20th February 2026

Time: 10:00am-4:00pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Guide Dogs will holding a fundraising stall in the library so come along and meet the lovely working dogs and the people they help.

Arts and Crafts

Half Term Children's Activity

20th-20th February 2026

Time: 10.30am-12.00pm

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Join us this February half term for a hands-on Wild West adventure! Decorate Your Own Cowboy Hat and make a a Sheriff Badge! A fun, creative session for kids to step into the Wild West and let their...

Arts & Crafts

Half-term Children's Crafts

20th-20th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for a craft activity, designed to spark creativity and fun! FREE, no booking required, perfect for ages 5–11.

Indoor Activities

Lego Play

21st-21st February 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

arts and crafts

Lunar New Year crafts

21st-21st February 2026

Time: 10:00am-12noon

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

We're celebrating the Year of the Horse with crafts and activities, there's no booking required and its free!

Indoor activities

Dungeons and Dragons Club  

28th-28th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. FREE, booking is essential, please email lincoln_library@gll.org or phone 01522 782010. For ages 8-11....

Indoor activities

Early Talkers

28th-28th February 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.  No...

Indoor Activities

Lego Play

28th-28th February 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

Indoor Activities

Lego Play

7th-7th March 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

Indoor activities

Write Note 

7th-7th March 2026

Time: 12:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Free monthly open mic session without the microphones! Acoustics of all styles and listeners welcome.  No booking required. FREE

Indoor activities

Dungeons and Dragons Club  

14th-14th March 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Are you a Warlock or a Druid, a Barbarian or a Rogue? Join our Dungeons and Dragons Club. FREE, booking is essential, please email lincoln_library@gll.org or phone 01522 782010. For ages 8-11....

Indoor activities

Early Talkers

14th-14th March 2026

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for an Early Talkers session for 0-5 year olds, led by Early Years Alliance. This session will support children to become confident communicators through songs, rhymes, exploring and sharing books.  No...

Indoor Activities

Lego Play

14th-14th March 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

Indoor Activities

Lego Play

21st-21st March 2026

Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

Venue: Spalding Library

Address: Victoria Street, Spalding, Lincs PE11 1EA

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/spalding-library

Love to build with Lego? Come and let your imagination run riot with at our Lego Play and see what you can build!

Arts & Crafts

Crafty Saturdays

-6th December 2025

Time: 10:00

Venue: Lincoln Central Library,

Address: Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

A weekly craft for children of all ages.

Lego Club

Time: 4.00 - 5.00pm

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

SATURDAY Love Lego? Join us for Lego Club, design amaing creations with weekly themes and show off your creative side. Free to join! Suitable for ages 5+

Arts & Crafts

Lego Club

Time: 10.00-11.30

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

A place for children to use their imagination and build their own world using LEGO.

Indoor

Lego Coding Club

Time: 16:00

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Build stories from your imagination and then bring them to life by learning to code with LEGO!

Indoor

Messy Morning

Time: 10:30

Venue: Lincoln Central Library

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Enjoy the creativity of messy play with your child without the mess in your home! For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Playdough Playdate

Time: 10.00 - 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

MONDAYS Come for a fun-filled creative playdate with playdough! Suitable for age 2-5 year olds

Indoor

Rhyme and StoryTime

Time: 10:30

Venue: Lincoln Central Library,

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes & create crafts. For babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

Indoor

Rhyme Time

Time: 11.15-11.45

Venue: Gainsborough Library

Address: Gainsborough Library, Cobden Street, Gainsborough Lincs, DN21 2NB

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/gainsborough-library

Join us for Rhyme Time, sing songs, recite rhymes . For babies, toddlers and pre-schooler.

Indoor

Sensory Play

Time: 10:30

Address: Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, LN2 1EZ

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/lincoln-central-library

Come and join our sensory play session for babies and pre-walkers.

Story & Rhyme Time

Time: 10.30 - 11.00am

Venue: Horncastle Library

Address: Wharf Road, Horncastle, LN9 5HL

Website: https://www.better.org.uk/library/lincolnshire/horncastle-library

MONDAYS A fun-filled session for pre-school children, listening to stories & singing rhymes

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