Free family fun at North Ayrshire Libraries
Are you looking for some free and fun activities for children near you? Well look no further than North Ayrshire Libraries.
With the countdown to the summer holidays now officially on, our local library staff have been planning a host of free sessions, and they start this June!
| Library | Date | Event | Time | Age Group | Book/Drop-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbirnie | Monday 30th June | Movie afternoon | 2.15pm | Family | Drop-in |
| Saltcoats | Monday 30th June | Mary Poppins crafts | 10am until 2pm | Family | Drop-in |
| Beith | Monday 30th June | Board games and large games | All Day | All ages | Drop in |
| Ardrossan | Monday 30th June | Toddlers Stay and Play | 10.30am until 12.30pm | 0-5 | Drop-in |
| West Kilbride | Monday 30th June | Toddlers Group | 10.30am until 11.30am | 0-5 | Book |
| Kilwinning | Monday 30th June | Freestyle crafting | 10.30am until 12.30pm | All ages | Drop-in |
| Kilwinning | Monday 30th June | Family movie afternoon | 2pm until 4pm | All ages | Drop-in |
| Millport | Monday 30th June | Game Changers - Games and a mystery game of the week | 2pm until 4pm | All ages | Drop in |
| Largs | Saturday 28th June | Lego play | 10am until 12pm | all ages | Drop in |
| Largs | Monday 30th June | Toddler Drop in and Play | 10.30am until 11.30am | under 5s & grown up | Drop in |
For toddlers group in West Kilbride Library, please call the library directly to book your place on 01294 822987 during business hours. To find your nearest library for the drop-in sessions, see location details online.
Although you don’t need to be a library member to be a part of the summer fun, membership will bring other benefits such as accessing PCs, printing, photocopying, books, e-books, magazines, newspapers and more…
We also have toilet facilities, parking and free WIFI. To become a library member, sign up online now.
All libraries also have friendly, knowledgeable staff on hand for anyone needing support with finding books or online resources.
Quote: Our local libraries are a fantastic place to connect with others in your area and enjoy our wealth of resources for all the family. So, whether you have little ones who love the storytelling and toys at toddler sessions, creative kids who want to do arts and crafts, competitive challengers looking to battle it out with our board games collection or you simply want a change of scenery and an escape – there’s something for everyone at North Ayrshire Libraries.
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands
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Stay tuned to North Ayrshire Libraries on Facebook where we’ll be sharing more information on everything happening during July and August too – including sessions for children, teens and adults alike.
Published: 22 May 2025