What's On - Holiday Here 2025 - Pip and Pop's Space Adventure at Ardler Library

Holiday Here 2025 - Pip and Pop's Space Adventure is running in all Dundee libraries over the summer holidays. Pip and Pop are Blasting Off on a Wild Space Adventure! Join the Space Librarians and complete 6 missions to bring them back down to Earth, there are prizes to win and stickers to collect.

Ardler Library Programme:
Wednesday 16th July
Lego Club at 3.30pm for 5 years plus. Under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday 17th July
Duplo drop-in at 11am for 2 years plus.

All week - Collect a Craft Pack for 4 years plus.

Week beginning 21/07
All Week - Collect a Craft Pack - A different craft pack available each week, suitable for ages 4 years plus.

Mon 21/07 Bookbug 11am - 0-5 years.

Wed 23/07 Lego Club 3.30pm - 5plus, under 8's must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri 25/07 Teddy Tales! story time 11am - 2 plus years. Bring a teddy and join us for a story time Max 2 children per adult.

Week beginning 28/07
All Week - Collect a Craft Pack - A different craft pack available each week, suitable for ages 4 years plus.

Mon 28/07 Bookbug 11am - 0-5 years.
Wed 30/07 Lego Club 3.30pm - 5 plus.

Fri 01/08 Space Workshop with Dundee Science Centre 2.30pm - 5 plus. Blast off into space with our workshop led by Dundee Science Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required via Ardler Library.

Week beginning 04/08
All Week - Collect a Craft Pack - A different craft pack available each week, suitable for ages 4 years plus.

Mon 04/08 Bookbug 11am - 0-5 years.

Wed 06/08 Lego Club 3.30pm - 5 plus.

Fri 08/08 Duplo Drop-in 11am - 2 plus.

HAMA TIME!
Get designing with hama beads. Hama beads (also known as fuse beads) are small, colorful plastic beads that can be arranged on a pegboard to form patterns and designs. Once the design is complete, the beads are fused together using heat from an iron. Finished designs can be used as decorations or as part of a craft project. Beads and pegboards will be provided, along with a range of suggested pictures and patterns for children to recreate. Library staff will be on hand to iron completed designs which can then be taken home. Suitable for ages 5 plus due to small pieces. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

TEDDY TALES
Children are invited to bring along their favourite teddy and join us for a story time. During this 20-30 minute session, w ll read aloud from books and maybe sing a song or two. Parents/carers are welcome to stay and explore our books or enjoy the puzzles and games also on offer. Suitable for ages 2 plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 2 children per adult.

THE DOT story and art session
'The Dot' by Peter H. Reynolds is an award-winning book which encourages children to embrace their creativity and that small beginnings can lead to great things. W ll read the story of Vashti, who thinks she ca t draw until she begins with just one dot. After hearing the story children will have the opportunity to make their own artwork, just like Vashti. Art materials (paper, crayons, pens, glue, shapes, paint sticks) will be provided and children can take their artwork home. Suitable for ages 5 plus. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

LEGO CLUB
Free play with Lego. Children have access to a wide range of brick colours and shapes to make whatever their imagination comes up with. Stuck for inspiration? Choose one of our build challenges. Completed builds are labelled and displayed in the library for a week before being dismantled ready for the next session. Lego Club allows children to enjoy playing in the company of others, encouraging socialising and teamwork. Suitable for ages 5 plus due to small pieces. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

DUPLO-DROP IN
Free play with Duplo bricks. Children have access to a range of brick sizes, colours and shapes, all suitable for pre-schoolers. Our Duplo drop-in is a chance for children to play with others, developing their imagination, social skills and motor skills. I s also a chance for parents/carers to come along and meet others. Suitable for ages 2 plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 2 children per adult.

SCAVENGER HUNT QUIZ
Complete our general-knowledge quiz by finding the questions and answers hidden around the library. Finding the answer to question one will lead you to question two and so on. Will you find them all and in the right order? A small treat awaits everyone who manages to complete the trail. This is a drop-in quiz, available all day during library opening hours. Suitable for ages 7 plus. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

SPACE WORKSHOP WITH DUNDEE SCIENCE CENTRE
Dundee Science Centre will be at Ardler Library for an hour of fun. Blast off into space with space themed activities led by their science communicators -explore everything from rocket science to life on Mars! Suitable for ages 5 plus. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking required - please contact Ardler Library.

BOOKBUG
Bookbug sessions are held in libraries and last for about 20 minutes. It is a great way for babies, parents and carers to enjoy familiar and new rhymes and stories in an informal setting. Rhymes are often repeated as children enjoy repetition and it helps to build confidence. Sharing books, stories, songs and rhymes builds vocabulary and the language and listening skills which are essential for your child's development. It is a good opportunity to meet other parents and is a fun time for everyone!

Each library has their own events programme please see dates and times here

For more information please visit www.leisureandculturedundee.com/library/summer-reading

Information published by Leisure and Culture Dundee.