Events at the library
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We hold regular events at the Town Library from craft activities to author talks. Some events are held at Communicare in St Brelade.
We do our best to keep this page up to date but you should check out our social media for the latest details:
Special events
Back to School: Design your own pencil case
Come and join us to design your own pencil case. The sessions will take place:
- on Monday 18 August, from 10.30am to 12pm
- on Wednesday 27 August from 10.30am to 12pm
- at the Town Library, St Helier
Age 8 years and over. £3 per pencil case.
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The Thursday Murder Club
Livestream from the British Library: An Evening with Richard Osman, Chris Columbus, and special guests:
- on Tuesday 19 August
- from 7pm to 8.15pm
- at the Lounge at the Town Library
Books and Spud Truck
Come to Haute Vallee Car Park for a delicious hot spud from the Caring Cooks Spud Truck and to browse a selection of library books.
This will take place every Monday from 21 July to 18 August 2025, 4.30pm to 6pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy tasty food and discover your next favourite read.
Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden
This year's Summer Reading Challenge theme is Story Garden.
Read 6 books of your choice over the summer holidays, then come into the library and tell us what they were about, including:
- your favourite part
- your favourite character
- What bit shocked you the most
You’ll receive a sticker for each book. When you tell us about your third book, you’ll receive a swim pass to
AquaSplash.
Once you complete your Reading Challenge, you’ll be awarded your certificate and meda. Your name will be entered into a prize draw for a goody bag for each school.
Everyone will receive a pack in school this year, so you can start your challenge straight away.
Summer Reading Challenge activities 2025
Free activities are for children aged 5 and above at the Town Library.
Booking is required and each event will only be bookable 2 weeks in advance.
You can book by:
- speaking to a member of staff at the library
- calling us on +44 (0) 1534 448700
- emailing us at
je.library@gov.je
Thursday 7 August
10.30am to 12pm
| Camouflage Workshop with Jersey Zoo
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Thursday 14 August
10.30am to 12pm
| Paper plate garden animals
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Thursday 21 August
10.30am to 11.30am
| Starry Feelings Map with Nanette Regan, Illustrator of Rajvi’s Starry Feelings
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Thursday 28 August
10.30am to 12pm
| Paper flower crowns
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Children’s Arts and Crafts Summer Activities
These events are for children aged 5 years and over.
To book, speak with a staff member or contact us by phone or email, providing your child’s name, age, and a contact phone number.
Thursday 7 August
| 10.30am to 12pm
| Camouflage challenge with Jersey Zoo
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Thursday 14 August
| 10.30am to 12pm
| Paper plate garden animals
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Thursday 21 August
| 10.30am to 11.30am
| Starry Feeling Maps with local illustrator, Nanette Regan
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Thursday 28 August
| 10.30am to 12pm
| Paper flower crowns
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Weekly events for under 5 years old
These events take place every week and during school holidays:
- Baby Bounce and Rhyme. An interactive session with nursery rhymes, singing and a small play time after that includes a ball pit
- Toddler Time.
An engaging story-time session with nursery rhymes and a small play time after that includes Duplex building blocks
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Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime. A fun session with nursery rhymes, singing, stories and a small play session after that includes a ball pit. These sessions are at Communicare Library
You don’t need to book and it’s free.
| Monday, 11am | 0 to 18 months
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme |
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Tuesday, 11am
| 18 months to 3 years | Toddler Time |
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0 to 4 years
| Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime at Communicare Library
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| Wednesday, 2pm | 0 to 18 months | Baby Bounce and Rhyme |
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| Thursday, 2pm | 18 months to 3 years | Toddler Time |
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Friday, 11am
| 0 to 18 months
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme
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Saturday, 11am
| 2 to 5 years
| Storytime
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Jèrriais stories and rhymes
Rînmes Rêjouis is an engaging session in Jèrriais for children aged 2 to 4 and includes:
- stories
- nursery rhymes and songs
- interactive activities
Sessions are
every Thursday 11am for 30 minutes during term time only. You don't need to book.
Rînmes Rêjouis is ran by the Jerriais Teaching Service to encourage an early appreciation of local culture and language through storytelling.
Clubs for 5 to 12 years old
Our clubs take place every week at the town library and are free.
You can come to as many sessions as you like and you don’t have to be a member.
We provide all equipment and parents can stay if they would like.
| Monday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm | 5 to 12 years old | Chess Club. For children wanting to learn how to play chess and beginner level.
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| Wednesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm | 8 to 12 years old | Lego Club. Play and build with Lego. There're fun challenges every week to try.
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Adult activities and groups
Creative Fridays
Come every Friday 10am to 12pm to get creative, have a coffee or tea and meet people.
You need to be aged 16 and over. You don’t need to book.
Crochet and knit takes place every first Friday of the month and mindful colouring is on the fourth Friday. Activities change in other weeks.
Friday 8 August
| Past in the present
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Friday 15 August
| International Granny Square day
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Friday 22 August
| Mindful colouring
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Friday 29 August
| Sea-themed clock making
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Adult LEGO Club
Our Adult LEGO Club takes place every Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm in the Workspace, at the Town Library.
No booking is required and LEGO is provided.
You need to be aged 18 and over.
Reading Group
Our reading group meets the last Thursday of every month to talk about and share opinions on the book of the month.
This months book is The Familiars by Stacey Halls, and the session will take place on Thursday 28 August at 2.30pm.
You need to be aged 18 and over.
Therapy Dogs Nationwide sessions
Therapy Dogs Nationwide is a national charity with volunteers who take their own dogs into organisations and buildings. This gives you and your family a chance to meet a dog who can bring you comfort, distraction and stimulation.
The temperament of all Therapy Dogs have been tested so they are calm, friendly and safe.
Therapy Dogs Nationwide
A dog comes in the library every week.
At Communicare in St Brelade, sessions are every Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am.
At the town library, sessions are 10.30am to 11.30am but change every week. Find the next dates in the table below.
August
| Thursday 14
Friday 22
Wednesday 27 |
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