Free Museum Pop Up at Nailsworth Library

Mammoths and more!

Learn about the animals and the people that existed in the cold climate of the Ice Ages in Britain. Find out what a mammoth tooth looks like and learn about stone tools used by people alive at the time by seeing and thinking about some cool objects. Combine your knowledge to make some art to take away with you.
This session is led by the Learning Officer from the Museum in the Park.
This is a free drop in event, with no booking required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Click here to see more information on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.

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?!

Nailsworth Library's theme is Ice Age Adventures 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 Nailsworth 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 Nailsworth 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.

Nailsworth Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:

Ice Age Adventures

Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:

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