



The Great Ice Age Mystery
Next dates
- 14:30 - 16:30
- 10:30 - 12:30
The Great Ice Age Mystery at Nailsworth Library
Come along to Nailsworth Library and join us as we solve the Great Ice Age Mystery with our local PCSO.
Suitable for ages 5+
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.
See more free events taking place at Nailsworth Library this summer here.
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:
- Stroud Library, Rebels with a Cause
- Dursley Library, Ash and Arenas
- 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



