Free summer fun with 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 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 (19 July-25 July) - check out your local venues or head along to somewhere new! For some you'll need to book in advance.
Saturday 26 July
BABCA 50th Anniversary Celebrations Fun Day at Towerlands Farm Community Centre in Irvine, 12noon–4pm
Lego and Chess Day at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12noon
Polymer Clay with Glass Beads Sea Creatures Crafts for ages 5 and up at Dalry Community Centre (Book at 01294 833196) 10:30am-11:30am
Lego Day at Ardrossan Community Centre, 10am–12noon
Gala Day at Ardeer Community Centre, 12noon–4pm
Puzzles Day at West Kilbride Library, 10:30am–11:30am
Lego Play at Largs Library, 10am–12noon
Super Saturdays – Lego, Games, Crafts, Movie at Millport Library, 10am-11:45am
Monday 28 July
Sensory Play for ages 0–5 at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
Freestyle Painting for ages 4–12 at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–12noon (Book at 01294 211072)
Freestyle Craft at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Family Movie Afternoon at Kilwinning Library, 2pm–4pm
Imaginative Play for ages 3–11 at Beith Library, all-day event
Weaving Fun for ages 3–11 at Kilbirnie Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01505 684218)
Toddlers Stay and Play, for ages 0-5 at Ardrossan Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Harry Potter’s Birthday Activities at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Space Crafts at Stevenston Library, 11am–12noon
Toddler Group for ages 0–5 at West Kilbride Library (Book at 01294 822987) 10:30am–11:30am
Toddler Drop-in and Play for ages 0-5 and grown-ups at Largs Library, 10:30am–11:30am
Game Changers – Games + Mystery Game of the Week at Millport Library, 2pm–4pm
Make a Bird Feeder for ages 5–12 at Skelmorlie Library, 1:30pm–4:30pm
Tuesday 29 July
Freestyle Arts and Crafts for ages 5–10 at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
Imaginative Play for ages 3–11 at Beith Library, 11:30am–12:30pm
Storytelling & Songs for ages 0–5 at Beith Library, 11am–11:30am
Get Creative Tuesdays for ages 5–12 at Dalry Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01294 833196)
Drop-in Crafts at Fairlie Library, 12noon–5pm
Rock Painting and Plant Pot Decorating at Kilwinning Library, 11:30am–12:30pm (Book at 01294 554699)
Summer Gardening Club at Kilwinning Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01294 554699)
Lego Building Challenge at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Jiggy Wrigglers for ages 4 months–5 years at Stevenston Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 469535)
Jiggy Wrigglers for Babies and Non-Walkers at Stevenston Library, 11:45am–12:30pm (Book at 01294 469535)
Lego Day at West Kilbride Library, 2pm–4pm
Crafternoon for ages 5 and up at Largs Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm (Book at 01475 673309)
Bookbug on Tour – The Glen at West Kilbride for under 5’s, 10:30am–11:30am
Wednesday 30 July
Jiggy Wrigglers for ages 4 months–5 years at Irvine Library, 9:45am–10:45am (Book at 01294 271295)
Jiggy Wrigglers for Babies and Non-Walkers at Irvine Library, 11am–11:45am (Book at 01294 271295)
Learn Crochet at Kilbirnie Library, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Garnock Valley Youth Forum on Tour for ages 11+ at Beith Community Centre, 2pm–4pm
Toddler Sensory Play for ages 0–5 at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11:30am
Drop-in and Play for ages 0–12 at Skelmorlie Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Thursday 31 July
Bookbug on Tour – Eglinton Park for under 5’s, 10:30am–11:30am
Under The Sea Crafts for ages 5–10 at Irvine Library, 10:30am–11:30am (Book at 01294 271295)
Bookbug Event for ages 0–5 at Irvine Library, 2pm–2:30pm (Book at 01294 271295)
Lego Animation for ages 7–12 at Dreghorn Library, 10:30am–12noon (Book at 01294 211072)
Toddler Drop-in for ages 0–5 at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Imaginative Play for ages 3–11 at Beith Library, all-day event
We Love Animals! Storytime, Songs, Rhymes for ages 0–5 at Dalry Library, 11am–11:30am (Book at 01294 833196)
Drop-in and Play at Kilbirnie Library, all-day event
Arts and Crafts at Ardrossan Library, all-day event
Three towns Inflatables and Face Paintingat St Matthews Academy, 11am-1pm
Bookbug followed by Stay and Play for ages 0–5 at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Summer Sensory Play for ages 0–5 at Stevenston Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01294 469535)
Harry Potter Craft for ages 0–5 at West Kilbride Library, 2:30pm–3:30pm
Crafty Drop-in at Skelmorlie Library, 12:30pm–3:30pm
Sporty Fun at Arran Library, 3pm–4:30pm (Book at 01770 302835)
Friday 1 August
Lego and Games at Dreghorn Library 2pm-4pm
Bookbug Event for ages 0–5 at Kilwinning Library, 10:30am–11am (Book at 01294 554699)
Gaming Day for ages 8 and up at Kilwinning Library, 2pm–4pm (Book at 01294 554699)
Imaginative Play for ages 3–11 at Beith Library, all-day event
Lets Play Rounders at Kilbirnie Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01505 684218)
Big Games Day at Ardrossan Library, all-day event
BookBug Followed by Stay and Play for ages 0–5 at Saltcoats Library, 10:30am–12:30pm
Board Games at West Kilbride Library, 11am–12noon and 2pm–4pm
Printmaking for ages 5 and up at Largs Library, 11am–12noon (Book at 01475 673309)
Storytime with Louise for ages 3–7 at Millport Library, 11am–12noon
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: 28 July 2025