Activities in North Lanarkshire Libraries during the school summer holidays
During the school summer holidays, North Lanarkshire Libraries have a ton of fun and varied activities for a variety of age groups for kids to take part in.
Click on your local library below to jump to its activities or scroll to see all of our activity list. All events are free unless a charge is listed.
Abronhill Library | Airdrie Library | Bellshill Cultural Centre | Chapelhall Library | Chryston Library | Cleland Library | Coatbridge Library | Condorrat Library | Cumbernauld Library | Kilsyth Library | Moodiesburn Library | Motherwell Library | Newarthill Library | Newmains Library | New Stevenston Library | Shotts Library | Stepps Library | Viewpark Library | Wishaw Library
Abronhill Library
Summer Bookbug
Tuesday 1 July, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5 years.
Join us at Abronhill Library for the final Bookbug session before Bookbug heads off on a summer adventure. Come and have fun with all your favorite rhymes, songs and stories.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 731503 to find out more.
LEGO Club
Tuesday 22 July, 3pm – 4pm
Tuesday 29 July, 3pm – 4pm
Tuesday 5 August, 3pm – 4pm
Tuesday 12 August, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 5+ years
Join us at Abronhill Library for a summer of building fun at LEGO Club. Let your creativity run wild.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 731503 for more information.
Airdrie Library
Crafty Creations
Tuesday 1 July, 1pm – 2pm | Book Online
Tuesday 15 July, 1pm – 2pm | Book Online
Tuesday 5 August, 1pm – 2pm | Book Online
For ages 4 – 12 years.
Join us at Airdrie Library and get creative this summer and make some amazing crafts.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01236 758070 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Wednesday 23 July, 10am – 10.40am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Airdrie Library for a summer-themed Bookbug session. Come and have fun with all your favorite rhymes, songs and stories.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 758070 for more information.
Bellshill Cultural Centre
Summer LEGO Club
Each Friday from Friday 4 July until Friday 8 August, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12 years
Join us at Bellshill Cultural Centre for some summer LEGO fun and build a masterpiece.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Monday 4 August, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Bellshill Cultural Centre for a summer-themed Bookbug session. Come and have fun with all your favorite rhymes, songs and stories.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Kids Crafts
Wednesday 9 July, 2pm – 3pm | Book Online
Wednesday 30 July, 2pm – 3pm | Book Online
For ages 4 – 12 years
Join us at Bellshill Cultural Centre for some fun crafts with a science twist.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Summer Party Games
Tuesday 22 July, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12 years
Join us at Bellshill Cultural Centre for party games, fun and the ever popular book bingo.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Chapelhall Library
Creative Crafts
Thursday 3 July, 3pm – 4pm | Book Online
Thursday 31 July, 3pm – 4pm | Book Online
For ages 4 – 12 years
Come along to Chapelhall Library and create your own amazing crafts while having tons of fun in the library.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01236 750099 for more information.
Chryston Library
Summer Crafts
Friday 8 August, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5+
Come along to Chryston Library and enjoy an hour of craft fun.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856281 for more information.
Cleland Library
Summer Bookbug
Wednesday 16 July, 2.15pm – 3pm
Wednesday 13 August, 2.15pm – 3pm
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Cleland Library for a fun summer Bookbug session filled with all your favourite rhymes and songs.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 860487 for more information.
Coatbridge Library
Bookbug Sessions
Every Tuesday during summer, 10am – 10.30am
Every Wednesday during summer, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5
Join us at Coatbridge Library throughout summer and enjoy rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers and their carers with Bookbug.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Warhammer
Every Tuesday during summer, 4pm – 5pm
For ages 8+ years
Come along to one of our Warhammer games at Coatbridge Library this summer.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Chess Club
Every Wednesday during summer, 4pm – 5pm
For ages 7+ years
Practice your skills over the summer at our Chess Club in Coatbridge Library.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Creative Writing
Every Thursday during summer, 4pm – 5pm
For ages 8+ years
Get your imagination flowing at one of our creative writing sessions in Coatbridge Library this summer.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Pokémon Tournament
Monday 7 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 8+ years
Join us for a Pokémon tournament this summer at Coatbridge Library. All cards will be provided to take part.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Storytime
Thursday 10 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Thursday 24 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Thursday 7 August, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 3+ years
Join at Coatbridge Library for our interactive themed story session for children and their grownups.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Reading with Dogs
Monday 14 July, 10am – 12pm
For ages 5+ years
Book a 20 minute reading session with a friendly therapy dog. Perfect for early readers to practice their skills and grow their confidence with a super supportive buddy. Contact Coatbridge Library to find times for specific slots.
Booking directly with the library is essential. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Superhero Comics and Zine
Monday 21 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 8+ years
Come along to our Superhero Day at Coatbridge Library and try your hand at creating your own superhero comic and zine.
Book online now. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Superhero Day
Monday 21 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6+ years
It’s Superhero Day in Coatbridge Library. Why not help us make some flying superheroes, and some villains and monsters for them to battle. Come along dressed as a superhero – you could come along as a famous one, or why not make up your own!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Giant Board Games & Bingo
Friday 25 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
Friday 1 August, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 4+ years
Enjoy an hour of fun with our giant games at Coatbridge Library, then stay on for a couple of games of themed Bingo!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Summer Crafts
Friday 25 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Monday 28 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Friday 1 August, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 6+ years
The weather can be unpredictable during the holidays. Why not join us at Coatbridge Library for some summer crafts, great no matter what the weather decides to do!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
LEGO Club
Saturday 26 July, 12pm – 1pm
Saturday 2 August, 12pm – 1pm
For ages 6+ years
Come along to our LEGO Club at Coatbridge Library, build something fabulous, take a picture then break it up and start again!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Story Den
Monday 28 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 3 – 6 years
Help us make a cosy den in our junior area at Coatbridge Library, then curl up and listen to some great stories.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Bookbug’s Special Garden Party and Teddy Sleepover
Tuesday 29 July, 10am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us for a special Bookbug session with a Garden Party theme at Coatbridge Library. Bring along your own teddies to join the party, then leave them with us overnight. Check out our social media later in the week and see what they got up to left on their own in the library!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Condorrat Library
Science Crafts
Wednesday 9 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 5 – 12 years
Join us at Condorrat Library to create a variety of cardboard STEM making projects.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 736615 for more information.
Cumbernauld Library
LEGO Movie Mornings
Tuesday 1 July, 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 15 July, 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 29 July, 10am – 12pm
For all ages
Join us in Cumbernauld Library and watch a LEGO Movie in style on the big screen. Be inspired and build your own creation alongside your favourite LEGO heroes.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
STEM Movie Mornings
Tuesday 8 July, 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 22 July, 10am – 12pm
For all ages
Join us in Cumbernauld Library for an exciting STEM related movie with the option to take part in a fun craft activity during or after.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Bookbug Storytime
Thursday 26 June, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Cumbernauld Library for a special Bookbug storytime with songs and rhymes.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Summer Craft Activities
Thursday 26 June, 10.45 am – 11.45am
For all ages
Welcome the summer to Cumbernauld Library with our summer crafts session.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Storytime
Thursday 10 July, 10am – 10.30am | Book Online
Thursday 31 July, 10am – 10.30am | Book Online
For all ages
Join us at Cumbernauld Library for exciting stories this summer.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Out of This World Crafts
Thursday 10 July, 10.45 am – 11.45am
For all ages
Come and join us at Cumbernauld Library as we explore space with our craft ideas.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Natural World Crafts
Thursday 31 July, 10.45 am – 11.45am
For all ages
Let’s celebrate the natural world at Cumbernauld Library with crafts everyone can join in with.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Kilsyth Library
Super Science Chatterbooks
Tuesday 29 July, 2.30pm – 4pm
For ages 7 – 11 years
Join us at Kilsyth Library with a science-themed Chatterbooks with a LEGO challenge, some cloud gazing and even secret letter writing.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Wednesday 23 July, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Come and join us at Kilsyth Library for some summer Bookbug fun!
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Summer Crafts
Tuesday 8 July, 10.30am – 12pm
For ages 3 – 10 years
Kick off the summer with a morning of crafts and activities at Kilsyth Library!
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Space Crafts
Tuesday 22 July, 10.30am – 12pm
For ages 3 – 10 years
Join us at Kilsyth Library for a morning of space themed crafts and activites!
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Animal Crafts
Tuesday 5 August, 10.30am – 12pm
For ages 3 – 10 years
Come down to Kilsyth Library for a morning of jungle themed crafts and activities!
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Moodiesburn Library
Ancient Egypt Escape Room
Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout July
For ages 8+
Challenge yourself with our Ancient Egypt Escape Room in Moodiesburn Library. Slots for groups up to 6 available at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. Book directly with the library.
Booking directly with the library is essential. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Ancient Egypt Treasure Hunt
Throughout School Holidays
For all ages
Visit Moodiesburn Library throughout the summer holidays and see if you can find all the heiroglyphs and crack the code.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Ancient Egypt Puzzles and Colouring In
Throughout School Holidays
For all ages
Visit Moodiesburn Library throughout the summer holidays and enjoy puzzles and colouring in.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Ancient Egypt Craft Sessions
Monday 30 June, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Book Online
Monday 7 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Book Online
Monday 21 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Book Online
Monday 28 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Book Online
Monday 4 August, 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Book Online
For ages 4+ years
Come along to Moodiesburn Library and make Ancient Egypt masks and jewellery.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Ancient Egypt Craft/STEM Session
Monday 14 July, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
For ages 4+ years
Come along to Moodiesburn Library and discover and build your own pyramid and canopic jar.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Fun and Games Sessions
Throughout School Holidays
For all ages
Get ready for games aplenty in Moodiesburn Library. Guess Who, Jenga, Connect 4, Snakes & Ladders and more.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Bookbug Holiday Session & Crafts
Friday 18 July, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us for Bookbug at Moodiesburn Library and have fun singing, rhyming and reading. You can stay for our fun craft session after too.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Motherwell Library
LEGO
Wednesday 2 July, 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Book Online
Wednesday 23 July, 3.30pm – 4.30pm | Book Online
For ages 5 – 12 years
Come join us at Motherwell Library for some summer LEGO fun!
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Nature Crafts
Thursday 10 July, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 5 – 12 years
Come join us at Motherwell Library for some nature inspired arts and crafts.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Thursday 17 July, 11am – 11.30am
Thursday 31 July, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 0 – 18 months
Friday 18 July, 11am – 11.30am
Friday 1 August, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 18 months – 5 years
Come join us at Motherwell Library for some summer Bookbug fun!
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Happee Birthdae Harry
Thursday 31 July, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
For ages 5 – 12 years
Join us at Motherwell Library for some wizarding fun to celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Space Crafts
Thursday 7 August, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5 – 12 years
Come join us at Motherwell Library for some out of this world space crafts.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Immersive Room Experience
Wednesday 23 July, 11am – 11.45am | Book Online
Wednesday 30 July, 11am – 11.45am | Book Online
Thursday 31 July, 2.30pm – 3.15on | Book Online
Wednesday 6 August, 11am – 11.45am | Book Online
For ages 8+ years
Come and experience our 360° Immersive Room at Motherwell Library. Learn about Dinosaurs, Volcanoes and much more.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Mug Design
Wednesday 23 July, 2.30pm – 3.45pm
For ages 8+ years
Digitally create your own mug design at Motherwell Library and have it transferred onto your own mug to take home. There will be a £2.50 charge for this event, payable on the day of the event.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Robotics
Wednesday 6 August, 2.30pm – 3.45pm
For ages 8+ years
Code, learn and play using our robotics equipment at Motherwell Library.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Newarthill Library
Prehistoric Creations
Wednesday 23 July, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5 – 12 years
Come join us at Newarthill Library for some prehistoric arts and crafts fun.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 732033 for more information.
Newmains Library
Galaxy In A Jar Craft
Tuesday 8 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 8 – 12 years
Join us in Newmains Library to make your very own space galaxy in a jar.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Wednesday 16 July, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Newmains Library for a fun summer Bookbug session.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Hot Air Balloon Paper Craft
Tuesday 5 August, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 8 – 12 years
Join us in Newmains Library to make paper crafted hot air balloon pictures.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Fun Colouring In
Throughout School Holidays
For all ages
Drop in anytime to Newmains Library this summer and have fun coloring in some pictures and door hangers.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Science Scavanger Hunt
Throughout School Holidays
For all ages
Can you complete our Stupendous Science Search in Newmains Library? Only one way to find out.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
New Stevenston Library
Summer Bookbug
Every Friday throughout summer, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Come and join us at New Stevenston Library for some summer Bookbug fun.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Summer Crafts
Tuesday 1 July, 11am – 12pm
For ages 4 – 12 years
Join us at New Stevenston Library to create some fun face masks and use your creative skills.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Summer Space Rockets
Tuesday 15 July, 11am – 12pm
For ages 4 – 12 years
Come and join us at New Stevenston Library to create some space rockets.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Shotts Library
LEGO Challenge
Thursday 17 July, 5.45pm – 6.45pm
For ages 5+ years
Can you use your LEGO skills to complete the Shotts Library build challenge?
Book online here. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Balloon Cars
Friday 27 June, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5+ years
Can you build an air-powered car? Come along to Shotts Library to find out.
Book online here. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Lava Lamps
Thursday 31 July, 5.45pm – 6.45pm
For ages 5+ years
Create your own chemical reaction lava lamps to take home at Shotts Library.
Book online here. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Summer Bookbug
Tuesday 8 July, 11am – 11.30am
Tuesday 29 July, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Come and join us for some summer Bookbug fun at Shotts Library!
No booking required. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Stepps Library
Serpent Mural Workshop
Wednesday 9 July, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 3+ years
Help build a colourful new window display for Stepps Library using drawing, painting and collage.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 638555 for more information.
Summer Zine Making
Tuesday 22 July, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 7+ years
Visit Stepps Library and make your own mini books to take home.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 638555 for more information.
Reading Challenge 2025 Book Group
Tuesday 12 August, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 7+ years
Talk about the books you’ve been reading for the Reading Challenge 2025, and get recommendations of what to read next! Refreshments provided.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 638555 for more information.
Viewpark Library
Creative Crafts
Tuesday 8 July, 3pm – 4pm | Book Online
Tuesday 29 July, 3pm – 4pm | Book Online
For ages 4 – 12 years
Create your own amazing crafts at Viewpark Library.
Book online using the links above or call the library on 01698 812801 for more information.
Wishaw Library
Messy Science
Tuesday 1 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6 – 12 years
Join us at Wishaw Library to take part in some messy science experiments.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
LEGO Experiments
Tuesday 8 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6 – 12 years
Can you use your LEGO knowledge to complete our experiments at Wishaw Library?
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Forensic Science Case
Tuesday 15 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 8 – 12 years
You are a forensic scientist working on a case, collecting clues and completing experiments to find the culprit. Can solve the case at Wishaw Library?
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Coding Robots
Tuesday 22 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 10 – 12 years
Can you code a robot to navigate a maze in Wishaw Library?
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Fossil Fun
Tuesday 29 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6 – 12 years
Learn all about dinosaurs and fossils while taking part in experiments at Wishaw Library.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Potion Making
Tuesday 5 August, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6 – 12 years
Make your own potion and observe how adding different ingredients change it at Wishaw Library.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Can You Escape?
Tuesday 12 August, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 8 – 12 years
Working together can you gather clues and escape the Wishaw Library lab?
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Lightsaber Fun
Thursday 31 July, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 5 – 12 years
Come along to Wishaw Library and have some fun making your very own lightsaber.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.
Bookbug
Monday 21 July, 10.30am – 11.15am
Monday 4 August, 10.30am – 11.15am
For ages 0 – 18 months
Wednesday 9 July, 10.30am – 11.15am
Friday 25 July, 10.30am – 11.15am
Wednesday 6 August, 10.30am – 11.15am
Friday 15 August, 10.30am – 11.15am
For ages 0 – 5 years
Join us at Wishaw Library for some summer Bookbug fun with a session filled with all the favourite songs and rhymes.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.