Summer fun with North Ayrshire Libraries

If you're looking for some fun on your doorstep this summer, look no further than your local library!

North Ayrshire Libraries is helping visitors to Go All In at their nearest library this summer providing a host of events and activities for all ages across multiple venues.

See the full schedule for the next fortnight below and find your nearest library via the North Ayrshire Library locator webpage.

Arran Library

• Thursday 2 July: Lego Challenge (3-4pm) 3-12 years
• Thursday 2 July: Stay and play Lego family fun! (4-5pm) 3-12 years
• Friday 3 July: Bookbug singing and rhyme time (2-3pm) 0-5 years
• Tuesday 7 July: Bookbug singing and rhyme time (11.45-12.45pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 9 July: Corrie’s capers Local Author Alison Page reads from her books (11.30am) 2-7 years
• Thursday 9 July: Giant Games and wee games (3-4pm) Family fun, stay and play (4-5pm) 2-10 years
• Friday 10 July: Toddler crafts (2.30-3.30pm) 1-6 years

Ardrossan Library

• Thursday 2 July: Happy Hairdresser Paper dolls (10.30am-1pm) and (2-4pm)
• Friday 3 July: Big Games Day (10.30am - 1pm) and (2-4.30pm) Family
• Saturday 4 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years
• Monday 6 July: Bookbug Stay and Play (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years book via library call 01294 469682
• Thursday 9 July: Camera Paper Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 10 July: Big Games Day (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4.30pm) Family
• Saturday 11 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years

Beith Library

• Thursday 2 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years – drop-in Thursday 2 July: Craft -paper jellyfish (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years – book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 3 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 3 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family
• Tuesday 7 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Thursday 9 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 9 July: Craft – something fishy (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years – book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 10 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 10 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family

Dalry Library

• Tuesday 7 July: Lego and games (10.30-12.30pm) and (2-4pm) Drop in Family
• Thursday 9 July: Sensory Play (10.30-12.30pm) and 2-4pm Drop in 0-3 years
• Monday 20 July: Sensory Play (10.30-12.30pm and 2-4pm) Drop in 0-3 years
• Tuesday 21 July: Lego and Games (10-30-12.30pm and 2-4pm) Drop in Family
• Tuesday 4 August: Lego and games (10.30-12.30pm and 2-4pm) Drop in Family
• Friday 10 July: Summer of sport football craft (11-12pm) Ages 4+ book via library call 01294 833196

Dreghorn Library

• Monday 6 July: Ocean Crafts (10.30am) 4-8 years book via library call 01294 211072
• Tuesday 7 July: Bookbug (10.30am) 0-5 years book via library call 01294 211072
• Thursday 9 July: Story Time & Flag Making (11am) 4-10 years book via library call 01294 211072
• Friday 10 July: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family

Fairlie Library

• Friday 3 July: Drop In Crafts, Foam Prints (10am-2pm) 5-12 years
• Tuesday 7 July: Drop In Games (12pm-5pm) Family
• Friday 10 July: Drop In Games (10am-2pm) Family

Irvine Library

• Saturday 4 July: Lego (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Monday 6 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Tuesday 7 July: Lego & Games (11am-12pm) Family
• Thursday 9 July: Sea Life Arts & Crafts (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via library call 01294 271295
• Saturday 11 July: Lego (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Monday 13 July: Free Style Arts & Crafts (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via library call 01294 271295

Kilbirnie Library

• Thursday 2 July: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11 years
• Friday 3 July: Pinocchio Craft (11-12pm) 3-11years book via library call 01505 684218
• Saturday 4 July: Lego and Chess Drop-In (10.15-12pm) All Ages
• Monday 6 July: All Day World Cup Arts and Crafts (10.30-4pm) All Ages
• Tuesday 7 July: Lego Fun Drop-In (2-4pm) All Ages
• Thursday 9 July: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11 years
• Saturday 11 July: Lego and Chess Drop-In (10.15-12pm) All Ages
• Friday 10 July: Archery and Parachute 2.30-3.30pm 3-11years book via library call 01505 684218

Kilwinning Library

• Wednesday 1 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 2 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Friday 3 July: Bookbug (10.30-11am) 0-5yrs book via library call 01294 554699
• Saturday 4 July: Lego Builders (10.30am-12pm)
• Monday 6 July: Family Film (2.30-4.30pm)
• Tuesday 7 July: World Cup Crafts (2.30-3.30pm) book via library call 01294 554699
• Wednesday 8 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 9 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 9 July: Storytelling and Craft Club (2.30-3.30pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 10 July: Gaming Club (2.30-3.30pm) 9 years and over
• Friday 10 July: Bookbug (10.30-11am) 0-5 years book via library call 01294 554699
• Saturday 11 July: Lego Builders (10.30am-12pm)

Largs Library

• Wednesday 1 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Thursday 2 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 3 July: Toddler Time (10am – 12pm) under 5s and their grown up
• Saturday 4 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Monday 6 July: Colouring Corner Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Tuesday 7 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm –4pm) 5 years and over
• Wednesday 8 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Thursday 9 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 10 July: Toddler Time (10am – 12pm) Under 5s and their grown up
• Saturday 11 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family

Millport Library

• Mondays: Game Changers -Board Games, Retro Video Games, Lego Challenges and more (1pm-4.45pm) Families
• Friday 3 July: Football World Cup Crafts (2pm-3.30pm) 5-12 years
• Tuesday 7 July: Bookbug (2pm-2.30pm) then Stay N Play (2.30pm-5.45pm)) 0-5 years
• Friday 10 July: Summer Crafts (2pm-3.30pm) 5-12 years

Saltcoats Library

• Monday 6 June: Summer Flowers (10am – 1pm) Family
• Tuesday 7 July: Lego, Trains, Puzzles and Games (10am – 1pm) Family
• Thursday 9 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Friday 10 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs

Skelmorlie Library

• Monday 6 July : Games Gang – Board Games, Lego, Jigsaws and Puzzles (12pm-4.45pm) Families
• Thursday 9 July: Crafty Club (11.30pm-1pm) 5-12 years

Stevenston Library

• Monday 6 July: Bookbug Stay & Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Tuesday 7 July: Lego Fun (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Thursday 9 July: Pre-5 Fun & Digi Dabble (11am-12pm) Family

West Kilbride Library

• Every Monday: Toddler Group (10.30am – 11.30am) 0-5yrs book via library call 01294 822987
• Every Monday: Puzzles and Colouring (2pm – 4pm) 2-12yrs
• Every Tuesday: Lego (2pm – 4pm) 5-12 yrs
• Every Friday: Board Games (2pm-4pm) 5-12 yrs
• Every Saturday: Puzzles and Colouring (10.30am – 11.30am) 2-12yrs
• Thursday 2 July: Football World Cup Crafts (3pm – 4pm) 5 –12yrs book via library call 01294 822987
• Tuesday 7 July: Bookbug and Stay and Play (10.30am – 11.30am) 0-5yrs book via library call 01294 822987
• Thursday 9 July: Design your own Fan Craft (3pm – 4pm) 5-12yrs book via library call 01294 822987

Unless otherwise stated, all events are non-bookable, under 12s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

FREE perks of becoming a library member include:

• Dedicated study spaces for learners
• Free WIFI and access to computers, printers and photocopying
• Activities for children and families during school holidays
• After school and weekend activities including Lego clubs
• Film screenings for adults, children and families
• Bookbug sessions for pre-school children and parents/carers
• eBooks and eAudio online available 24/7
• Online newspapers and magazines
• Musical instruments lending libraries (ask library staff for more info)
• Book group collection available for lending
• Digital activities and support
• Battery recycling points and Bra Recycling Bank at Saltcoats
• Seed Libraries (available at Arran, Beith, Dalry, Dreghorn, Largs, Irvine, Kilbirnie, Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Stevenston)

And the list goes on! So why not drop into your local library this week to be part of the action this summer? Have fun everyone!

Published: 29 June 2026