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

• Tuesday 14 July: Bookbug, Teddy bears picnic (11.30-12.30pm) 0-6 years
• Thursday 16 July: Commonwealth games mini sports (3.30-4.30pm) 2-10 years
• Friday 17 July: Bookbug ages singing and rhyme time (2-3pm) 0-5 years book via library 01770 302835
• Tuesday 21 July: Bookbug singing and rhyme time (11.45-12.45) (ages 0-5) book via library 01770 302835
• Thursday 23 July: Moxi Drama (11:45-12:45 and 2-3pm)
• Friday 24 July: Bookbug singing and Rhyme time (2-3pm) 0-5 years book via library 01770 302835
• Tuesday 28 July: Bookbug singing and rhyme time (11:45-12:45pm) 0-5 years book via library 01770 302835
• Thursday 30 July: Summer crafts (3-4pm) 2-10 years
• Friday 31 July: Bookbug singing and rhyme time (2-3pm) 0-5 years book via library 01770 302835

Ardrossan Library

• Monday 13 July: Toddlers and Toys (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 16 July: Egg carton Goldfish Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 17 July: Big Games Day (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Saturday 18 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years
• Monday 20 July: Toddler Stay and Play (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 23 July: Crocodile Snappers Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Under the Sea Scenes Paper Crafts and Drawing (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Saturday 25 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years
• Monday 27 July: Toddlers and Toys (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 30 July: Fishing Rod Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Big Games Day (10.30 - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Saturday 1 Aug: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years

Beith Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Tuesday 14 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Thursday 16 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 16 July: Craft - Stingray (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 17 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 17 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family
• Tuesday 21 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Thursday 23 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 23 July: Lynn McNally Artist Session (11am – 12pm) 5-12yrs book via library call 01505 503613
• Thursday 23 July: Craft -Playful Whale (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 24 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family
• Tuesday 28 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Thursday 30 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 30 July: Craft -Rainbow Whale (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Tuesday 28 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 31 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family

Ardrossan Library

• Monday 13 July: Toddlers and Toys (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 16 July: Egg carton Goldfish Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 17 July: Big Games Day (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Saturday 18 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years
• Monday 20 July: Toddler Stay and Play (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 23 July: Crocodile Snappers Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Under the Sea Scenes Paper Crafts and Drawing (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Saturday 25 July: Lego Club (10am – 11.30am) 5-12 years
• Monday 27 July: Toddlers and Toys (10.30am - 12pm) 0-5 years
• Thursday 30 July: Fishing Rod Craft (10.30am - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Big Games Day (10.30 - 1pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family

Beith Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Tuesday 14 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Thursday 16 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 16 July: Craft - Stingray (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 17 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 17 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family
• Tuesday 21 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Thursday 23 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 23 July: Lynn McNally Artist Session (11am – 12pm) 5-12yrs book via library call 01505 503613
• Thursday 23 July: Craft -Playful Whale (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 24 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family
• Tuesday 28 July: Tea and Coffee Morning (10.30am-12.30pm) All
• Thursday 30 July: Sensory Play (10.30am-12pm) 0-5 Years
• Thursday 30 July: Craft -Rainbow Whale (2.30pm-3.30pm) 5-8 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Tuesday 28 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via library call 01505 503613
• Friday 31 July: Creation Station Drop-in Art (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Board Games & LEGO (2.30pm-3.30pm) Family

Dalry Library

• Monday 13 July: Bookbug (11-11.30pm) 0-5 years book via library call 01294 833196
• Tuesday 14 July: Family film (2.15pm-3.35pm) family event book via library call 01294 833196
• Thursday 16 July: Local Author Elizabeth McKay” Wee Granny’s Magic Bag” session (2.30-3.30pm) 4-7years book via library call 01294 833196
• Friday 17 July: Summer printing activity (11-12pm) family event book via library call 01294 833196
• Monday 20 July: Sensory play drop-in (10.30-12.30pm) and (2-4pm) ages 0-3 years
• Tuesday 21 July: Lego and games drop-in (10.30-12.30pm) and (2-4pm)
• Thursday 23 July: Artist Lynn McNally marbled bookmarks activity (2.30-3.30pm) 7-11years book via library call 01294 833196
• Friday 24 July: Embroidery session (11-12pm) 8-12 years book via library call 01294 833196
• Monday 27 July: Story and craft activity (11-12pm) Family event book via library call 01294 833196
• Tuesday 28 July: Family film (2.15- 3.45pm) Family event book via library call 01294 833196
• Thursday 30 July: Bookbug (11.30-12pm) 0-5 years book via library call 01294 833196

Dreghorn Library

• Friday 17 July: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family
• Monday 27 July: Games Morning (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family
• Friday 7 August: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family
• Monday 10 August: Stay & Play (2pm-4pm) Family
• Friday 14 August: Lego & Games (2pm-4pm) Family
• Monday 13 July: Painting (10.30am-12pm) Family book call 01294 211072
• Thursday 16 July: Story Time & Medal Making (11am) 4-10 years book call 01294 211072
• Monday 20 July: Wooden Craft Decorating (10.30am) Family book call 01294 211072
• Tuesday 21 July: Bookbug (10.30am) 0-5 years book call 01294 211072
• Thursday 23 July: Story Time & Design a Team Jersey (11am) 4-10 years book call 01294 211072
• Thursday 30 July: Story Time & Make Your Own Mini Athletes (11am) 4-10 years book call 01294 211072
• Thursday 30 July: Bookbug (2pm) 0-5 years book call 01294 211072

Fairlie Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Drop In Crafts, Origami Bookmark (12pm-5pm) All Ages
• Friday 17 July: Drop In Crafts, Origami Bookmark (10am-2pm) All Ages
• Tuesday 21 July: Drop In Crafts, Pop Art (12pm-5pm) 5-12 years
• Friday 24 July: Drop In Crafts, Pop Art (10am-2pm) 5-12 years
• Tuesday 28 July: Drop In Crafts, Paper Vases (12pm-5pm) All Ages
• Friday 31 July: Drop In Crafts, Paper Vases (10am-2pm) All Ages
• Friday 31 July: BookBug (11:30am-11:45am) 0-5 years

Irvine Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Jiggy Wrigglers (10.30am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Monday 13 July: Free Style Arts & Crafts (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via library call 01294 271295
• Tuesday 14 July: Jiggy Wrigglers (12pm-12.45pm) 0-2 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Thursday 16 July: Space Arts & Crafts (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Saturday 18 July: Lego (10.30am-12pm) Family book via the library call 01294 271295
• Saturday 18 July: Bookbug (11am-11.30am) 0-5 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Monday 20 July: Stay & Play (11am-12pm) 0-5 years book via the library call 01294 27129
• Tuesday 21 July: Lego & Games (11am-12pm) Family
• Thursday 23 July: Paper Flowers & Pom Poms Craft (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Saturday 25 July: Lego (10.30am-12pm) Family book via the library call 01294 271295
• Monday 27 July: Pebble & Rock Painting Workshop (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via the library call 01294 271295
• Tuesday 28 July: Lego & Games (11am-12pm) Family
• Thursday 30 July: Scottish Crafts for World Cup (11am-12pm) 5-11 years book via the library call 01294 271295

Kilbirnie Library

• Thursday 13 August: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11years
• Monday 13 July: Fun to make Bouncy Balls (11-12Pm) 3-11years book call 01505 684218
• Tuesday 14 July: Bookbug (2-3pm) 0-5years book call 01505 684218
• Saturday 15 August: Lego and Chess Drop-In All Ages
• Thursday 16 July: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11years
• Friday 17 July: Recycled Robot Making (2.30-3.30pm) 3-11years book call 01505 684218
• Saturday 18 July: Lego and Chess Drop-In (10.15-12pm ) All Ages
• Monday 20 July: Fun Summer Crafts (11-12pm) 3-11 years book call 01505 684218
• Wednesday 22 July: Jiggly Wrigglers (11.00-11.45am) 0-2 years book call 01505 684218
• Thursday 23 July: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11years
• Friday 24 July: Dr Seuss Fun Crafts (11-12pm) 3-11 years book call 01505 684218
• Saturday 25 July: Lego and Chess Drop-In (10.15-12.00pm) All Ages
• Tuesday 28 July: Let’s Paint Together (11-12pm) 3-11 years book call 01505 684218
• Wednesday 29 July: Crochet Fun (1.30-2.30pm) 5-11 years book call 01505 684218
• Thursday 30 July: All Day Drop-In and Play (10.30-4pm) 2-11years

Kilwinning Library

• Monday 13 July: Family Film (2.30-4.30pm)
• Tuesday 14 July: Travel Crafts Tuesday 14 July (2.30-3.30pm) book via library call 01294 554699
• Wednesday 15 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 16 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 16 July: Story-Telling and Craft Club (2.30-3.30pm) 5yrs and over
• Friday 17 July: Gaming Club (2.30-3.30pm) 9years and over
• Friday 17 July: Bookbug Friday 17 July (10.30-11am)0-5yrs book via library call 01294 554699
• Lego Builders Saturday 18 July (10.30am-12noon)
• Saturday 18 July: Lego Builders (10.30am-12noon)
• Monday 20 July: Connected Communities Sporty Fun Day (12noon-3pm)
• Tuesday 21 July: Seaside Crafts Tuesday 21 July (2.30-3.30pm) book via library call 01294 554699
• Wednesday 22 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 23 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 23 July: Story-Telling and Craft Club (2.30-3.30pm) 5yrs and over
• Friday 24 July: Bookbug (10.30-11am) 0-5yrs book via library call 01294 554699
• Friday 24 July: Gaming Club (2.30-3.30pm) 9yrs and over
• Saturday 25 July: Lego Builders (10.30am-12noon)
• Saturday 25 July: Pokémon Trading Club (10.30am-12noon)
• Monday 27 July: Family Film (2.30-4.30pm)
• Tuesday 28 July: Jiggy Wrigglers (10.30-11.30) 0-5 Years book via library call 01294 554699
• Tuesday 28 July: Jiggy Wrigglers (12noon –12.45pm) Non-walkers book via library call 01294 554699
• Tuesday 28 July: Flower Crafts (2.30-3.30pm) book via library call 01294 554699
• Wednesday 29 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 30 July: Toddler Drop-in (10.30am-12noon) 0-5yrs
• Thursday 30 July: Story-Telling and Craft Club (2.30-3.30pm) 5yrs and over
• Friday 31 July: Bookbug (10.30-11am) 0-5yrs book via library call 01294 554699
• Friday 31 July: Gaming Club (2.30-3.30pm) 9yrs and over

Largs Library

• Monday 13 July: Colouring Corner Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Tuesday 14 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm –4pm) 5 years and over
• Wednesday 15 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Thursday 16 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 17 July: Toddler Time (10am – 12pm) under 5s and their grownup
• Saturday 18 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Monday 20 July: Colouring Corner Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Tuesday 21 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm –4pm) 5 years and over
• Wednesday 22 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Thursday 23 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 24 July: Toddler Time (10am – 12pm) under 5s and their grown up
• Saturday 25 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Monday 27 July: Colouring Corner Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) Family
• Tuesday 28 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm –4pm) 5 years and over
• Wednesday 29 July: Lego Fun Drop in (10am – 12pm) Family
• Thursday 30 July: Games Galore Drop in (10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm) 5 years and over
• Friday 31 July: Toddler Time (10am – 12pm) under 5s and their grown up
• Friday 31 July: Bookbug and then stay and play (12pm – 1pm) Book now under 5 years and their grown ups book via library call 01475 673309
• Friday 31 July: Moxie Drama: How to Train Your Dragon (3pm -4pm) age 5-9yrs book via library call 01475 673309

Millport Library

• Mondays: Game Changers -Board Games, Retro Video Games, Lego Challenges and more (1pm-4.45pm) Families
• Tuesday 14 July: 3D Print Workshop (2pm-3.30pm) 7-12 years book via library call 01475 530742
• Friday 17 July: Dino-Mites – Crafts, Toys, Fun Facts and more (2pm-3.30pm) 3-8 years
• Friday 24 July: Wicked Crafts (2pm-3.30pm) 5-12 years
• Tuesday 28 July: Storytime with Louise (2pm-3pm)
• Friday 31 July: Harry Potter Quiz and Crafts (2pm-3.30pm) Families book via library call 01475 530742
• Friday 31 July: Moxie Drama Event (11am-12pm) book via library call 01475 530742

Saltcoats Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Lego, Trains, Puzzles and Games (10am – 1pm) Family
• Thursday 16 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Friday 17 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Tuesday 21 July: Lego, Trains, Puzzles and Games (10am – 1pm) Family
• Thursday 23 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Friday 25 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Monday 27 July: Harry Potter crafts
• Tuesday 28 July: Lego, Trains, Puzzles and Games (10am – 1pm) Family
• Thursday 30 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs
• Friday 31 July: Bookbug, followed by Stay and Play (10.30am - 11am) 0 – 5 yrs

Skelmorlie Library

• Monday 13 July : Games Gang – Board Games, Lego, Jigsaws and Puzzles (12pm-4.45pm) Families
• Thursday 16 July: Crafty Club (11.30pm-1pm) 5-12 years
• Monday 20 July : Games Gang – Board Games, Lego, Jigsaws and Puzzles (12pm-4.45pm) Families
• Thursday 23 July: Crafty Club (11.30pm-1pm) 5-12 years
• Monday 27 July : Games Gang – Board Games, Lego, Jigsaws and Puzzles (12pm-4.45pm) Families
• Thursday 30 July: Crafty Club (11.30pm-1pm) 5-12 years

Stevenston Library

• Tuesday 14 July: Lego Fun (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Thursday 16 July: Make Your Own Paper Squishy (11am-12pm) Family
• Friday 17 July: Summer Sensory Play (11.00am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Monday 20 July: Rock Painting & Lavender Bags (11.00am-12pm) Family
• Tuesday 21 July: Lego Fun (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 24 July: Bookbug Stay & Play (10.30 am-12pm) 0-5 years
• Monday 27 July: Summer of Sports & Flag Crafts (11.00am-12pm) Family
• Tuesday 28 July: Lego Fun (10.30am-12pm) Family
• Friday 31 July: Dinosaur Crafts (11.00am-12.00pm) 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 16 July: Make your own Pinwheel Craft (3pm – 4pm) 5-12yrs book via library call 01294 82298
• Tuesday 21 July: Bookbug and Stay & Play (10.30am - 11.30am) 0 – 5yrs book via library call 01294 822987
• Thursday 23 July: Commonwealth Games Crafts (3pm – 4pm) 5-12yrs book via library call 01294 822987
• Thursday 30 July: Harry Potter Birthday 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: 13 July 2026