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
Easter Colouring In
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Join us at Abronhill Library during the spring holidays and colour in some free Easter-themed colouring in sheets available each day at the library for Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 731503 to find out more.
Egghunt
Throughout Spring Holidays
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Abronhill Library during the spring holidays and take part in our fun egghunt. Find all the hidden eggs in the library and have fun for Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 731503 to find out more.
LEGO Club
Tuesday 8 April, 3pm – 4pm
Thursday 10 April, 3pm – 4pm
Tuesday 15 April, 3pm – 4pm
Thursday 17 April, 3pm – 4pm
For Primary age children
Come and join LEGO Club at Abronhill Library! Do you love LEGO? Do you want to build your own creations, learn new building techniques, and have fun with other LEGO fans?
LEGO Club is a great way to use your imagination and creativity. Free for Primary age children.
Join us for these Let’s Go Libraries special sessions.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 731503 for more information.
Airdrie Library
Arts & Crafts
Tuesday 15 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Airdrie Library during Let’s Go Libraries to take part in some fantastic arts and crafts fun.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 758070 for more information.
Bellshill Cultural Centre
Easter Crafts
Wednesday 9 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12
Come and enjoy some Easter crafts and fun at Bellshill Cultural Centre. What better way to take part in Let’s Go Libraries?
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
LEGO Fun
Friday 11 April, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Bellshill Cultural Centre and enjoy LEGO building fun. Show off your creative side at Let’s Go Libraries and build something spectacular.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Easter Fun
Tuesday 15 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12
Come and join us for Easter fun and games at Bellshill Cultural Centre for a special fun session during Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Easter Bookbug
Thursday 17 April, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5
Join us for a special Easter Bookbug at Bellshill Cultural Centre – bring your little chicks for some Easter fun at Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 346770 for more information.
Chapelhall Library
Arts & Crafts
Thursday 10 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Chapelhall Library during Let’s Go Libraries to take part in some fantastic arts and crafts fun.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 750099 for more information.
Chryston Library
Easter Colouring In
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Grab a colour in sheet at Chryston Library during the spring holidays and get creative for Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856281 for more information.
Cleland Library
Easter Bookbug
Wednesday 2 April, 2.15pm – 2.45pm
For ages 0 – 5
Join us for a special Easter Bookbug session at Cleland Library for this early Let’s Go Libraries event. Enjoy all the favourite songs, rhymes and stories while having lots of fun.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 860487 for more information.
Magnet Makers
Wednesday 9 April, 2.30pm – 3.15pm
For ages 4+
Join us for a fun colouring session at Cleland Library and turn your creations into fantastic magnets at this special Let’s Go Libraries activity.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 860487 for more information.
Board Games Day
Wednesday 16 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For all ages
Join us for a fun-filled board games day at Cleland Library where you can play some classic board games like Ludo, Snakes & Ladders, Jenga and much more. A great way to discover fun at your library during Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 860487 for more information.
Coatbridge Library
Bookbug
Tuesday 8 April, 10am – 10.30am
Wednesday 9 April, 10am – 10.30am
Tuesday 15 April, 10am – 10.30am
Wednesday 16 April, 10am – 10.30am
Tuesday 22 April, 10am – 10.30am
Wednesday 23 April, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5
Bring your little ones along to the library and enjoy songs, rhymes and stories from our Bookbug Leaders. The sessions give your little ones the chance to socialise with others and learn through play and songs.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Warhammer Club
Tuesday 8 April, 4pm – 5pm
Tuesday 15 April, 4pm – 5pm
Tuesday 22 April, 4pm – 5pm
For all ages
Warhammer Club is a club for young people who are interested in the popular tabletop games Warhammer: Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40K. We cover all aspects of the hobby: scenery building, figure painting, game playing, and the stories behind the games!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Chess Club
Wednesday 9 April, 4pm – 5pm
Wednesday 16 April, 4pm – 5pm
Wednesday 23 April, 4pm – 5pm
For all ages
The Coatbridge Library Chess Club is for young players of all ages and experience! No need to book, just come along for a friendly game of chess!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Creative Writing
Thursday 10 April, 4pm – 5pm
Thursday 24 April, 4pm – 5pm
For ages 7 – 15
Our Creative Writing class is all about giving young people the chance to explore their own creativity through poetry, prose, comics and more!
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
LEGO Club
Wednesday 16 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 6 – 14
Come and join LEGO Club at Coatbridge Library! Do you love LEGO? Do you want to build your own creations, learn new building techniques, and have fun with other LEGO fans?
LEGO Club is a great way to use your imagination and creativity.
Join us for this Let’s Go Libraries special session.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856444 for more information.
Condorrat Library
Easter Crafts Fun
Tuesday 8 April, 10.30am – 11.30am
For ages 5 – 12
Join us at Condorrat Library to create some fantastic and fun Easter crafts during Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 736615 for more information.
Cumbernauld Library
LEGO Movie Mornings
Tuesday 8 April, 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 15 April, 10am – 12pm
For all ages
Join us Cumbernauld Library and watch the LEGO Movie in style on the big screen and build along with Emmett and Wyldstyle. A fun and creative Let’s Go Libraries activity.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Easter Storytime for Wee Ones
Wednesday 9 April, 10am – 10.30am
Wednesday 16 April, 10am – 10.30am
For ages 0 – 5
Join us for some Easter and Spring-themed stories then feel free to extend this Let’s Go Libraries event with a free stay and play with activities and games around Cumbernauld Library.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Storytime with The Queen of Hearts
Thursday 10 April, 10am – 10.45am
For ages 3 – 6
Bring your favourite stuffed animal and enjoy a tea party with the Queen as she reads Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and some other classic fairy tales at Cumbernauld Library. Spend a magical time at the library during Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Spring Crafts for Bigger Kids
Thursday 10 April, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 15 April, 2pm – 3pm
For ages 6 – 9
Join us at Cumbernauld Library for some Let’s Go Libraries fun making Easter and Spring-themed crafts to take home.
Book online here (Thursday 10 April) | Book online here (Tuesday 15 April). Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Easter Storytime and Crafts
Thursday 17 April, 10am – 12pm
For ages 3+
Come and share our Easter Storytime with activities that all the family can participate in. A great Let’s Go Libraries activity in Cumbernauld Library for everyone to enjoy.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632702 for more information.
Kilsyth Library
Easter Crafts
Tuesday 15 April, 10.30am – 12pm
For ages 3 – 10
Join us Kilsyth Library for Easter-themed craft activities and an Easter treasure hunt this Let’s Go Libraries. Under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 632880 for more information.
Moodiesburn Library
Design an Egg Competition
From Tuesday 1 April to Wednesday 16 April
For all ages
Use one of our templates in the library to design an egg and enter it in the Moodiesburn Library design an egg competition. Entries can be handed in to the library desk between 1 April and 5pm on 16 April and will be judged after the competition closes. Get your drawing skills ready for this Let’s Go Libraries event.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Wordsearch, Puzzles and More
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Come in any day throughout the Spring break and you can take part in Mega Wordsearches, Puzzles and Colouring ins. Gain stamps to your Easter Activities Certificate from Moodiesburn Library for Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Hunt for eggs hidden in the library – have a good look, they are hidden well. Gain stamps to your Easter Activities Certificate from Moodiesburn Library for Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Fun and Games in the Library
Monday 14 April, 11am – 3pm
Tuesday 15 April, 11am – 3pm
Wednesday 16 April, 11am – 3pm
Thursday 17 April, 3pm – 6pm
For ages 5 – 12
Come along and play some games with other children in the Moodiesburn Library. Cards, Scrabble, Guess Who, Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, Jenga, Twister and more. Have fun and play during Let’s Go Libraries.
Under 8’s must be accompanied.
No booking required. Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Easter Crafts Session
Tuesday 15 April, 11am – 1pm
Thursday 17 April, 3pm – 5pm
For ages 4 – 12
Have fun at Moodiesburn Library making beautiful Easter crafts during Let’s Go Libraries.
Under 8’s must be accompanied.
Book online here (Tuesday 15 April) | Book online here (Thursday 17 April). Call the library on 01236 856295 for more information.
Motherwell Library
LEGO Creations: Easter Edition
Wednesday 9 April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 16 April, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Motherwell Library for a Let’s Go Libraries LEGO Creations fun session. Build. Create. Have Fun.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Bookbug
Thursday 10 April, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 0- 18 months
Friday 11 April, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 18 months – 5 years
Saturday 12 April, 11am – 11.30am
For ages 0 – 5
Join us for an Easter Bookbug special at Motherwell Library. A great way to get involved with Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
It’s a Spring Thing
Thursday 10 April, 3pm – 4pm
Thursday 17 April, 3pm – 4pm
For ages 5 – 12
Spring is a great time to get creative. Come along to Motherwell Library for craft fun this Let’s Go Libraries. Join us in creating some Spring Crafts.
Book online here (Thursday 10 April) | Book online here (Thursday 17 April). Call the library on 01698 332626 for more information.
Newarthill Library
It’s a Spring Thing
Wednesday 16 April, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5 – 12
Spring is a great time to get creative. Come along to Newarthill Library for craft fun this Let’s Go Libraries. Join us in creating some Spring Crafts.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 732033 for more information.
Newmains Library
Easter Colouring In
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Drop in to Newmains Library throughout the Spring break and get creative. Enjoy a selection Easter-themed colour in sheets and create the perfect Easter picture. Relax and have fun at this Let’s Go Libraries event throughout the Spring break.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Easter Scavenger Hunt
Throughout Spring Holidays
For all ages
Throughout the holidays at Newmains Library you can pop in and try our eggcellent scavenger hunt! A great way to celebrate Easter during Let’s Go Libraries.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
Easter Crafts
Tuesday 8 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 4 – 12
Come along to Newmains Library and help the staff with making some hatching Easter chicks. A great Let’s Go Libraries activity.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 520680 for more information.
New Stevenston Library
Easter Crafts
Tuesday 8 April, 11am – 12pm
For ages 4 – 9
Join us at New Stevenston Library to get creative and make some Spring chicks with egg cartons. Make a great creation this Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Easter Crafts
Thursday 10 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 4 – 9
Get ready to come along to New Stevenston Library and create a fabulous Easter basket perfect for holding Easter eggs. A great, fun and creative Let’s Go Libraries activity to come to.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Easter Bookbug
Friday 11 April, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 0 – 5
Join us at New Stevenston Library for a special Easter-themed Bookbug session this Let’s Go Libraries. All the favourite songs and rhymes with a little bit of Easter mixed in.
No booking required. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Easter Bunnies
Tuesday 15 April, 10.30am – 11am
For ages 4 – 9
Everybody loves Easter bunnies. Come to New Stevenston Library to have creative fun and enjoy some Easter bunny fun for Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Spring Crafts Mix
Thursday 17 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 4 – 9
Come to New Stevenston Library and get creative. We have a mix of fantastic spring crafts for you to get involved in. A fantastic way to enjoy Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 403787 for more information.
Shotts Library
Easter Bonnets
Monday 7 April, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5+
Come along to Shotts Library and create a fantastic Easter Bonnet to take home with you. A great creation for Let’s Go Libraries.
Book online here. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Basket Weaving and Easter Scavenger Hunt
Monday 14 April, 11am – 12pm
For ages 5 – 12
Come along to Shotts Library this Let’s Go Libraries and get creative. Make yourself and Easter basket with basket weaving followed by an Easter Scavenger Hunt.
Book online here. Call the library on 01501 821556 for more information.
Stepps Library
Make a Nature Journal
Wednesday 16 April, 2pm – 4pm
For ages 7+
Join us at Stepps Library and create a customised nature journal to help explore Spring wildlife. a great creative Let’s Go Libraries event.
Younger children will need an adult to help.
Book online here. Call the library on 01236 638555 for more information.
Viewpark Library
Arts & Crafts
Tuesday 8 April, 11am – 12pm
For ages 4 – 12
Join us at Viewpark Library during Let’s Go Libraries to take part in some fantastic arts and crafts fun.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 812801 for more information.
Wishaw Library
Easter Fun
Thursday 10 April, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
For ages 6 – 10
Join us at Wishaw Library during Let’s Go Libraries for a super fun Easter event with an exciting treasure hunt.
Book online here. Call the library on 01698 524960 for more information.