Enjoy some egg-citing Easter activities across the Borough!

Put a spring in your step this Easter holiday with a host of fun things to do for all the family!

Libraries across Stockton-on-Tees are offering a variety of free activities for children and families to choose from, including family storytime and a range of Easter-themed arts and crafts.    

And a fun-filled family day out is only a hop, skip and jump away at Preston Park Museum and Grounds this Easter, with family crafts, Easter egg trail, storytellers, and lots more!

Reuben Kench, the Council's Director of Community Services, Environment and Culture, said: "Easter events are always popular with families across the Borough so there will be plenty of free themed activities in our libraries during the school holidays to keep children entertained.

"Take a look to see what's on offer and remember to book a place for your child to make sure they don't miss out.

"Easter is also a popular time at Preston Park Museum and Grounds and this year is no different, with a whole series of fantastic family events. There really is something for everyone to enjoy!"

Stockton Central Library

Custom Jewellery Making

Monday 3 April, 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm

Create your own laser cut necklace using coloured acrylic. Suitable for ages 11+.

Bookmark Buddy's

Tuesday 4 April, 2.30pm to 4pm

Design your own novelty bookmark buddy.

Decorative Bookends

Thursday 6 April, 2.30pm to 4pm

Make decorative bookends and create a book with a secret!

Draw along with Liz Million

Wednesday 12 April, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Create your own cool characters using shapes like potatoes and baked beans! Suitable for ages five to 11 years.

Earth Day Crafts

Tuesday 11 April, 2.30pm to 4pm

Make a Tic-tac-toe game using recycled materials in time for Earth Day.

Thursday 13 April, 2.30pm to 4pm

Design a dreamcatcher and make a bird feeder from recycled materialsin time for Earth Day.

To book contact 01642 526522 or email stockton.library@stockton.gov.uk

Billingham Library

Stella to Earth!

Monday 3 April, 10am to 11am

Imagine you're exploring the Galaxy with Stella, by making chicken spaceships and space bugs.

3D Pens: Wall Decals

Monday 3 April, 2pm to 3pm

Become a masterful artist and create your very own piece of 3D wall art. Suitable for children aged eight to 12. Adults must accompany and supervise children.

Pet Parade

Wednesday 12 April, 10am-11am

Make some delightful pet masks of pets of all kinds!

To book contact 01642 528084 or email billingham.library@stockton.gov.uk

Thornaby Library (Gilmour Street)

Easter Crafts

Tuesday 4 April, 10am to 11am

Create an Easter basket from coloured paper to keep your eggs in, make a bunny mask, chirpy chick or bouncy bunny bookmark.

To book contact 01642 528150 or email thornaby.library@stockton.gov.uk

Thornaby Central Library

Easter Crafts

Monday 3 April, 2pm to 3pm

Create an Easter basket from coloured paper to keep your eggs in, make a bunny mask, chirpy chick or bouncy bunny bookmark.

3D Pens: Wall Decals

Tuesday 4 April, 10.30am to 11.30am

Become a masterful artist and create your very own piece of 3D wall art. Suitable for children aged eight to 12. Adults must accompany and supervise children.

To book contact 01642 528117 or email thornaby.central.library@stockton.gov.uk.

Yarm Library

Easter Bunnies and Chicks

Wednesday 5 April, 10.30am to 11.30am

Have some fun making your own bunny basket and a cracking Easter egg.

Mini Beasts

Wednesday 12 April, 10.30am to 11.30am

Make a butterfly suncatcher and a minibeast headband.

To book contact 01642 528152 or email yarm.library@stockton.gov.uk.

Fairfield Library

Easter Collage

Wednesday 5 April, 1pm to 2pm

Decorate some eggs for our Easter window then make something for yourself.

Family Storytime and Digi Toy Fun

Thursday 6 April, 1pm to 2pm

Enjoy some awesome stories and have some fun with our digi toys. Suitable for children aged two to eight.

Easter Fun

Wednesday 12 April, 1pm to 2pm

Make an Easter mobile and join the Easter hunt.

To book contact 01642 527962 or email fairfield.library@stockton.gov.uk

Ingleby Barwick Library

Easter Crafts

Thursday 6 April, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Decorate eggs and make your own egg basket.

Draw along with Liz Million

Wednesday 12 April, 10.30pm to 11.30pm

Create your own cool characters using shapes like potatoes and baked beans! Suitable for ages five to 11 years.

Mini Beasts

Thursday 13 April, 1.30pm to 2.30pm

Make a butterfly suncatcher and a minibeast headband.

To book contact 01642 528528 or email inglebybarwick.library@stockton.gov.uk

Norton Library

Easter Collage

Wednesday 5 April, 10am to 11am

Decorate some eggs for our Easter window then make something for yourself.

Family Storytime and Digi Toy Fun

Thursday 6 April, 10am to 11am

Enjoy some awesome stories and have some fun with our digi toys. Suitable for children aged two to eight.

Easter Fun

Wednesday 12 April, 10am to 11am

Make an Easter mobile and join the Easter hunt.

To book contact 01642 528019 or email norton.library@stockton.gov.uk

Roseworth Library

Eggcellent Easter Eggs

Tuesday 4 April, 11am to 12pm

Create some truly egg-cellent crafts, make your own bunny or chick Easter egg basket and take home a tasty treat.

Woodland Crafts

Thursday 13 April, 11am to 12pm

Celebrate our wonderful wildlife and create a range of animal crafts.

To book contact 01642 528098 or email roseworth.library@stockton.gov.uk

Preston Park Museum and Grounds

An egg-citing day out for all the family is waiting for you this Easter including:

• Follow our Easter egg trail around the museum and Victorian Street (daily)
• Be inspired by our beautiful pysanky Ukrainian Easter eggs and adventure through our giant eggs display (daily)
• Join in with our Easter and spring themed crafts (Monday 3, Wednesday 5, Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 April)
• Enjoy egg-citing tales from our expert storytellers, Captain Raggy Beard (Tuesday 4 and Monday 10 April) and Elizabeth Baker Storytelling (Thursday 6 and 13 April)
• If you would like to visit at a quieter time during Easter, a relaxed storytelling session will take place on Thursday 6 April, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, and a relaxed craft session on Tuesday 11 April, 3.30pm to 4.30pm

That's not all, you won't want to miss our colourful Mini Pride celebration event celebrating everything that's unique and diverse about families(Friday 14 April), our new Great British Comic exhibition and the re-opening of our Walled Garden.

No booking required, just drop in. Normal museum admission applies.

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