Families

Performing one of two stories: Monkey Liver Soup, a lively interactive storytelling session where music, movement and drama bring a traditional Caribbean story to life. or The Tortoise and the Hare, a fun-filled interactive storytelling session where music, movement and imaginative play uncovers who wins the great race.

Join us for a creative jam session making music from different materials. We'll be using coding to create a tuneful bowl of fruit, building soulful structures and soundscapes with Lego, and crafting curious instruments to play in your very own band. It's gonna rock! 

Draw along to the Beat in this musical workshop with artist Boris Cruse. Relax and get swept away to a choice of Jazz or Classical tunes, move around and discover different techniques of mark making. See how what you hear inspires you what you create!

This summer holiday, join cartoonist Molly Pukes for creative workshops exploring zine making inspired by music, books and fan culture. Drawing on your own experiences, favourite stories and personal tastes in music, you’ll create your own zines that celebrate the things you love and discover.

Discover the joy of playing the ukulele with ArtForms this summer! This relaxed and enjoyable workshop will help you learn simple chords, play fun songs, and make music together.

Get ready to make some noise this summer with ArtForms! Join us for a fun, energetic drumming workshop.

Get ready for some feel good vibes at this year's Summer Reading Challenge - Read to the Beat! We’re excited to welcome special guest Phil Tang (Bboy Philty) from HelloHipHop, delivering taster sessions in Breakin’ and Graffiti.

Join world champion rapper Rob Bradley for an interactive rap workshop celebrating this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Join us for a fun, hands‑on family science day at Otley Library as part of Otley Science Festival. Drop in any time between 10.30am and 3pm to explore a range of space‑themed activities. There will be interactive science stations, creative crafts for different ages, and opportunities to explore space in new and imaginative ways. You can even experience a tour of the International Space Station through VR.

Join us at local libraries across Leeds for fun sessions of sharing stories and rhymes with time to play in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A great opportunity to meet with others and join the library as part of your visit. Free event for under fives and their grown ups, just turn up.