Giants and Sea Monsters, Fairies and Folk!
Next dates
- 10:30 - 11:15
Storytelling Session at Stroud Library
Giants and Sea Monsters, Fairies and Folk!
How do you survive a mermaid’s curse? Where lurks the immortal cat? What’s the best way to trap a sea monster? How does a bogglewort’s beard grow? When is fairy food safe to eat? What do you tell the bees?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in Gloucestershire’s weird, wonderful and radical folk and fairy tales with storyteller Kirsty Hartsiotis.
Suitable for ages 5+ (younger siblings welcome)
Booking is required for all children and adults, with a suggested ticket donation of £3 or Pay What You Can.
Click here to book tickets on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.
Booking will open on 2 July
This event is part of The Library Challenge, which you can find out all about below. You don't need to be taking part in the Challenge to attend this event, although why not sign up for extra fun?!
Stroud Library's theme is Rebels with a Cause and is part of the Stroud district's 'Perilous Past' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.
The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.
The free activities take place at Stroud Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below
During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.
How the challenge works
1. Sign up
Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.
No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.
2. Get reading
Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.
3. Earn rewards
Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:
- 3 stamps = Bronze
- 6 stamps = Silver
- 9 stamps = Gold
There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.
4. Go for Gold!
Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.
Explore Stroud through stories
One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.
Stroud Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:
Rebels with a Cause
Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:
- Dursley Library, Ash and Arenas
- Nailsworth Library, Ice Age Adventures
- Stonehouse Library, Dinosaur Detectives
- Tetbury Library, Lost Species
- Wotton-under-Edge Library, Eastern Dynasties
- Berkeley Community Library, Stories Through Time
Stay tuned to Stroud Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.
Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time
Library photo credit: Accessible Gloucestershire
