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October half term family fun at Kirklees Libraries
About the event
Dates and venues
Themes
Further information
About the event
Please click on the links under Further Information for more details on all events - also booking pages for events at Huddersfield Library.
Kirklees Together page Includes details of events at various libraries, as well as ongoing activities: Library Adventures at all Libraries and Storytime at various Libraries.
Contacts
All Kirklees Libraries
01484 414868
Dates and venues
Monday 26 October 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am, Also at 2pm. Read, Write, Inspire with Sarah Morrell - Through interactive storytelling and shared ideas, young story-makers will help bring enchanted worlds to life whilst discovering the joy of reading, writing and creating together.
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am, Also at 1pm. Interactive Storytelling with Mud Pie Arts - suitable for children aged 4-8 years,
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 10:00am - 1:00pm, Lego Club - Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided.
Denby Dale Community Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RX
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 10:30am - 11:30am, Magic, Monsters and Mayhem - Celebrate witches, wizards, ghosts and goblins with storyteller Robin Simpson. Perfect for years 5 and up.
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Tuesday 27 October 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm, Autumn activities
Kirkburton Library Hub, Turnshaw Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0RT
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 10:00am - 11:00am, Also at 1pm. Interactive Storytelling with Mud Pie Arts - suitable for children aged 4-8 years,
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Draw Along with Liz Million - Ages from 4 and up (as long as they can sit and draw!) This is a pay as you feel event- with a suggested price of £3 per ticket.
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Wednesday 28 October 2026 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Halloween crafts
Skelmanthorpe Community Library, 24, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Thursday 29 October 2026 - 9:30am - 10:30am, Also at 1pm. Interactive Storytelling with Mud Pie Arts - suitable for children aged 4-8 years,
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Thursday 29 October 2026 - 10:00am - 1:00pm, Also 2pm to 5pm. Spooky Crafts and Library trail
Shepley Library and Information Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE
Friday 30 October 2026 - 10:00am, Activities with Susannah Lloyd - 4 sessions during the day - 2 for aged 5 to 7, and 2 for aged 7 to 11.
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Friday 30 October 2026 - 10:00am - 1:00pm, Halloween Crafts
Denby Dale Community Library, Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8RX
Friday 30 October 2026 - 10:30am - 12:30pm, Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided.
Skelmanthorpe Community Library, 24, Commercial Road, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9DA
Friday 30 October 2026 - 1:00pm, Also at 2.35pm - STEM Carousel: Discover What’s Inside Your Tech - activities for 11 to 16 year olds, packed with tactile experiences that bring technology to life.
Huddersfield Library Hub, Our Cultural Heart, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2RS
Saturday 31 October 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm, Spooky Crafts and Library trail
Shepley Library and Information Centre, Marsh Lane, Shepley, Huddersfield, HD8 8AE
Saturday 31 October 2026 - 10:00am - 12:00pm, Get creative and build exciting things with Lego at this fun and free family drop-in session. Boxes of Lego provided. Children of all ages welcome.
Kirkburton Library Hub, Turnshaw Road, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0RT
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Further information
Links
Kirklees Together - half term activities page
Kirklees Libraries booking page
For events at Huddersfield Library
Documents
Themes
Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes)
Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
Young people from aged 12
Events for young people aged 12 and above, although there may be some overlap with our Children theme.