Events at Haddington Library

All events are FREE but some events require you to book a space. For more information or to book please contact Haddington Library on 01620 827827 (ask for Haddington Library) or email haddington.library@eastlothian.gov.uk 

All events will take place at Haddington Library apart from the Surfskate Sessions which will take place at the Skate Park.

Week beginning Monday 3 July 2023

  • Monday 3 July, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome) 
  • Tuesday 4 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Lego Marble Maze big build
  • Thursday 6 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Fantasy Clay Crafts

All week from 3 July to 9 July, solve our puzzle obstacle course for a chance to win a prize! 

Week beginning Monday 10 July 2023

  • Monday 10 July, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome) 
  • Tuesday 11 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Under the Sea Crafts
  • Thursday 13 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - RNLI talk and activities. Booking is essential as spaces are limited 

All week from 10 July to 16 July, write a poem about your favourite under the sea creature and be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize!

Week beginning Monday 17 July 2023

  • Monday 17 July, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome)
  • Tuesday 18 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Basketball Catapult Games, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

All week from 17 July to 23 July, there will be target challenges in the library. 

Week beginning Monday 24 July 2023

  • Monday 24 July, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome)
  • Tuesday 25 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Borders Search and Rescue Visit -  Learn more about the vital work that our Border Search and Rescue teams do, and learn more about keeping you and your family safe when out in the hills and mountains of Scotland. This will be followed by a craft and game. Booking is essential as spaces are limited (for ages 5 years and over)
  • Thursday 27 July, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Heroes Crafts

From 24 to 30 July celebrate your own real life hero by telling us about them for the chance to win a prize!

Week beginning Monday 31 July 2023

  • Monday 31 July, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome)
  • Tuesday 1 August, Surfskate session at the Skate Park, Session 1 at 2:30pm to 3:15pm for ages 7 to 10 years old. Session 2 at 3:15pm to 4:00pm for ages 11 to 15 years old. Have you wanted to learn a few new tricks on a skateboard? Have your tried out surfing and want to know more? Join us for Surfskate lessons.  Booking is essential as places are very limited
  • Thursday 3 August, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - Skateboard Craft session

From 31 July to 6 August - Can you name the book from the audioclip? Enter the competition and put your listening skills to the test! Pop into the library for more details.

Week beginning Monday 7 August 2023

  • Monday 7 August, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome) 
  • Tuesday 8 August, 2:30pm to 3:30pm - design your own football tops in our fantastic craft session
  • Thursday 10 August, 12:30pm to 3:30pm - Pop into the Star room and have a go at table top football, straw goals challenge, or even try your hand at our Nintendo Switch FIFI games

Week beginning Monday 14 August 2023

  • Monday 14 August, 4:00pm to 4:30pm - Join us for Campfire Tales. A story around the campfire with marshmallows, fruit and our fantastic tent (for ages 0 to 8 years old but all ages welcome)