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    Free summer fun with North Ayrshire Libraries

    Summer fun North Ayrshire Libraries graphic with summer icons

    Are you looking for some free and fun activities for children near you? Well look no further than North Ayrshire Libraries. With the summer holidays now officially here, our local library staff have been planning a host of free sessions, and they start this July!

    To find your nearest library for the drop-ins and contact information for the sessions that need to be booked in advance, 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…

    Our libraries 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 this summer!

    Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities, Housing and Islands

    Find your nearest library and opening times here.

    Throughout July, a healthy lunch will also be provided to eligible children and young people of primary and secondary school age via selected libraries. Full details in the news release.

    Stay tuned to North Ayrshire Libraries on Facebook where we’ll be sharing more information on everything happening during August too – including sessions for children, teens and adults alike.

    Here's what's on in the coming week (12 July-18 July) - check out your local venues or head along to somewhere new! For some you'll need to book in advance.

    Saturday 12 July

    • Lego Fun Day for families at Irvine Library, 10am–12noon
    • Printmaking (Ages 5+) at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Lego and Chess at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12noon
    • Lego Fun Day at Ardrossan Library, 10am–12noon
    • Puzzle Day at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Drop-in Crafts at Fairlie Library, 10am–2pm
    • Lego Play at Largs Library, 10am–12noon
    • Super Saturdays – Lego, Games, Crafts, Movies at Millport Library, 10am–11:45am

    Monday 14 July

    • Stay & Play (Ages 0–5) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Jiggy Wrigglers (Ages 4 months–5 yrs) at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 211072)
    • Jiggy Wrigglers for Babies (Non-walkers) at Dreghorn Library, 11:45am–12:30pm (Book at 01294 211072)
    • Freestyle Craft at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Toddler Stay & Play (Ages 0–5) at Ardrossan Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Family Film at Beith Library, 2pm–4pm
    • Play Dough Workshop (Ages 3–12) at Dalry Library, 2pm–3pm (Book at 01294 833196)
    • Digi Event at Kilbirnie Library, 11am–12:30pm
    • Space Crafts (Family) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Make Your Own Birdfeeder (Family) at Stevenston Library, 11am–12noon
    • Toddler Group (Ages 0–5) at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 822987)
    • Toddler Drop-in & Play (Under 5s) at Largs Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Game Changers – Games + Mystery Game at Millport Library, 2pm–4pm
    • Games Gang at Skelmorlie Library, 1:30pm–4:30pm

    Tuesday 15 July

    • Freestyle Arts & Crafts (Ages 5–10) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
    • Playdough Workshop (Family) at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 211072)
    • Connected Communities Fun Day at Kilwinning Library, 12noon–3pm
    • Kilwinning Locality Summer Fun Day at Kilwinning Library, 12:30pm–3:30pm
    • Messy Play for Toddlers at Beith Library, 11am–12:30pm & 2pm–3pm
    • Classic Film for Adults at Beith Library, 2pm–4pm (Book at 01505 503613)
    • Get Creative Tuesdays (Ages 5–12) at Dalry Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01294 833196)
    • Play-Dough Making at Kilbirnie Library, 2pm–3pm (Book at 01505 684218)
    • Games Day (Family) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Digi Aye! at Millport Library, 2pm–3:30pm
    • Family Film (Ages 5+) at Largs Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01475 673309)
    • Drop-in Crafts at Fairlie Library, 12noon–5pm
    • Lego Fun Day at West Kilbride Library, 2pm–4pm
    • Teddy Bears Picnic / Bear Hunt (Ages 0–6) at Arran Library, 11:30am–12:30pm

    Wednesday 16 July

    • Hungry Caterpillar Play & Craft (Ages 0–5) at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 554699)
    • Make Your Own Bird Feeder at Largs Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01475 673309)
    • Drop-in & Play (Ages 0–12) at Skelmorlie Library, 10:30am–12:30pm

    Thursday 17 July

    • Jurassic Crafts (Ages 5–10) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
    • Puppet Making (Family) at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–12noon (Book at 01294 211072)
    • Drop-in & Play at Kilbirnie Library, all day
    • Toddler Drop-in (Ages 0–5) at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Bookbug followed by Stay & Play (Ages 0–5) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Play-Dough (Family) at Saltcoats Library, 2pm–3pm (Book at 01294 469546)
    • Crafty Drop-in at Skelmorlie Library, 12:30pm–1:30pm
    • Digi Dabble (Family) at Stevenston Library, 11am–12noon
    • Design Your Own Fan (Ages 5–10) at West Kilbride Library, 2pm–4pm (Book at 01294 822987)
    • Play-Dough Workshop at Ardrossan Library, 10:30am–11:30am
    • Tiny Totz Film (Ages 3–5) at Beith Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01505 503613)
    • Messy Play (Ages 0–5) at Beith Library, 11am–12:30pm & 2pm–3pm
    • Summer Lego Challenge at Dalry Library, 11am–12noon
    • Crafts Outdoors at Arran Library, 3pm–4pm (Book at 01770 302835)

    Friday 18 July

    • Lego & Games (Family) at Irvine Library, 10:30am–12noon
    • Lego & Games (Family) at Dreghorn Library, 2pm–4pm
    • Bookbug (Ages 0–5) at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11am (Book at 01294 554699)
    • Movie Afternoon (Family) at Kilbirnie Library, 2:15pm–4pm
    • Play-Dough Workshop (Family) at Millport Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01475 530742)
    • Make Your Own Bird Feeder (Family) at Millport Library, 2pm–3pm (Book at 01475 530742)
    • Bookbug followed by Stay & Play (Ages 0–5) at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
    • Board Games at West Kilbride Library, 11am–12noon & 2pm–4pm
    • Drop-in & Play at Beith Library, all day
    • Friday Film (Adults) at Beith Library, 2pm–4pm (Book at 01505 503613)
    • Drop-in & Play at Fairlie Library, 10am–2pm
    • Lego Day at Ardrossan Library, all day event
    • Games at West Kilbride Library, 11am-12noon and 2pm-4pm

    There are also some other exciting activities and events at the Harbour Arts Centre and Eglinton Country Park available to book via the TicketSource website. Check out the council website for details on larger events and festivals including Marymass and Largs Viking Festival.

    K:A Leisure also have a wide range of sports and creative summer activities.

    Head over to the North Ayrshire Virtual Community Centre for locality community events happening near you!

    Published: 11 July 2025

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