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Join us for some Gruffalo fun at your local library this October as we celebrate the launch of the launch of Gruffalo Granny book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Gruffalo Storytime – FULLY BOOKED!
Where: Alloway Library, Doonholm Road, Ayr KA7 4QQ | Tel: 01292 442 395
When: Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Alloway Library for a Gruffalo themed story time followed by colouring-in.
Gruffalo Themed Crafts
Where: Ballantrae Library, The Hall, Ballantrae KA26 0NB
When: Thursday 15 October, 10.30am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Drop by Ballantrae Library for Gruffalo themed crafts.
Gruffalo Themed Bookbug Sessions
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Tel: 01292 286 385
When: Tuesday, 13 October, 10.30am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Carnegie Library for a Gruffalo themed Bookbug Sessions.
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Tel: 01292 286 385
When: Thursday 15 October, 10.30am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Tel: 01292 286 385
When: Saturday 17 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Gruffalo Film Screenings
The Gruffalo
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB
When: Monday 12 October, 2.30pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Join us at Carnegie Library to watch The Gruffalo film followed by colouring-in fun.
The Gruffalo’s Child
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB
When: Wednesday 14 October, 2.30pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Join us at Carnegie Library to watch The Gruffalo’s Child film followed by colouring-in fun..
Gruffalo Themed Activities
Gruffalo Granny Storytime
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Tel: 01292 286 385
When:Thursday 15 October, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families with children up to 7 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Carnegie Library for an interactive reading of the new Gruffalo Granny for families.
Draw Characters from The Gruffalo
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB | Tel: 01292 286 385
When:Thursday 15 October, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Carnegie Library to draw characters from The Gruffalo.
Gruffalo Crafts, Colouring and Photo Opportunity
Where: Carnegie Library, 12 Main Street, Ayr KA8 8EB
When: Friday 16 October, 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No, drop-in
Join us at Carnegie Library for Gruffalo themed fun with crafts and colouring. Photo opportunities available.
Gruffalo Crafts
Where: Forehill Library, 31 Mount Oliphant Crescent, Ayr KA7 3EN | Tel: 01292 265 591
When: Tuesday 13 October, 2.15pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Forehill Library for a Gruffalo themed craft fun.
Gruffalo Themed Bookbug Session
Where: Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG | Tel: 01465 712 813
When: Wednesday 14 October, 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Girvan Library for a Gruffalo’s Granny themed Bookbug Session as we celebrate the launch of Gruffalo Granny book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Gruffalo Storytime
Where: Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG | Tel: 01465 712 813
When: Saturday 17 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Drop by Girvan Library for a Gruffalo’s storytime as we celebrate the launch of Gruffalo Granny book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child
Where: Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG | Tel: 01465 712 813
When: Tuesday 13 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Family
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Girvan Library to watch The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child films.
The Gruffalo Live Stageshow
Where: Girvan Library,17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG | Tel: 01465 712 813
When: Thursday 15 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Family
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Girvan Library to watch The Gruffalo Live Stageshow on the big screen.
Gruffalo Crafts
Where: Girvan Library, 17-19 Knockcushan Street, Girvan KA26 9AG | Tel: 01465 712 813
When: Saturday 17 October, 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Girvan Library for Gruffalo themed crafts.
Gruffalo Themed Bookbug
Where: John Rodie Library, 39 Annbank Road, Mossblown KA6 5DZ
When: Friday 9 October, 2.15pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at John Rodie Library for Gruffalo themed Boobug Session.
Gruffalo Themed Crafts
Where: John Rodie Library, 39 Annbank Road, Mossblown KA6 5DZ
When: Tuesday 13 October, 2.30pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Drop by John Rodie Library for Gruffalo themed crafts.
Gruffalo Themed Bookbug Session
Where: Maybole Library, 1 High Street, Maybole KA19 7AB | Tel: 01655 883 044
When: Thursday 15 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 0 to 5 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Maybole Library for a Gruffalo themed Bookbug Session.
Gruffalo Themed Crafts
Where: Maybole Library, 1 High Street, Maybole KA19 7AB
When: Thursday 15 October, 3.15pm – 4.15pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Drop by Maybole Library for Gruffalo themed crafts.
Gruffalo Story Time
Where: Prestwick Library, 14 Kyle St, Prestwick KA9 1PQ
When: Tuesday 13 October, 11am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Join us at Prestwick Library for Gruffalo themed story time.
Gruffalo Themed Crafts
Where: Symington Library, Brewlands Road, Symington KA1 5QZ
When: Thursday 15 October, 2pm
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: Families
Booking required: No
Join us at Symington Library for Gruffalo themed crafts.
Gruffalo Themed Crafts
Where: Troon Library, Troon Municipal Buildings, 8 South Beach, Troon KA10 6EF | Tel: 01292 315 352
When: Tuesday 13 October, 10am
Cost: Free
Suitable for ages: 3 – 7 years
Booking required: Yes
Join us at Troon Library for some Gruffalo themed crafts.
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