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Fun Science Workshop

Next dates

  1. Monday, 27 July 2026
    1. 11:00 - 12:00

Fun Science Workshop at Gloucester Library

Join Diatom Dave (from Fun Science Cheltenham) for an hour of exciting science experiments. To celebrate The Library Challenge, this session will be inspired by the children's writer Roald Dahl. 

Expect some mess and lots of laughs!

Suitable for ages 4-11

Booking is required for all children, with a suggested ticket donation of £3 or Pay What You Can.

Click here to book tickets on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.


This event is part of The Library Challenge, which you can find out all about below. You don't need to be taking part in the Challenge to attend this event, although why not sign up for extra fun?!

Gloucester Library's theme is Literary Legacies and is part of the 'Big Stories, Small Island' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families. 

The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.



The free activities take place at Gloucester Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below

During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.

How the challenge works

1. Sign up

Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.

No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.

2. Get reading

Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.

3. Earn rewards

Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:

  • 3 stamps = Bronze
  • 6 stamps = Silver
  • 9 stamps = Gold

There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.

4. Go for Gold!

Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.

Explore Gloucester through stories

One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.

Gloucester Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:

Literary Legacies

Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:

  • Churchdown Library, Legends of the Sea
  • Hucclecote Library, Royal Rulers
  • Longlevens Library, Blitz and Bravery
  • Matson Library, Victorian Vibes
  • Quedgeley Library, Weird and Wonderful Britain
  • Tuffley Library, Amazing Britons - Temporarily closed. Visit the Tuffley Library page for updates 
  • Brockworth Community Library, Stories Through Time

Stay tuned to Gloucester Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.

Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time

Categories

  • Learning
  • Play

Contact details

Social links:

  • Facebook

Website:

gloslibraries.uk

Email address:

gloslib@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Phone:

01452 426973

Address:

Northgate Street meets The Oxbode, Gloucester, GL1 1SQ

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