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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 on:

  • ​Wednesday 27​ August from 10.30am to 12pm
  • at the Town Library, St Helier

Age 8 years an​d over. £3 per pencil case.

Book this event​

​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 medal​. 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.​

Children’s Arts and Crafts Summer Activities

These events are for children aged 5 years and over.

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

​Date
​Time
​Activity
​​Thursday 28 August
​10.30am to 12pm
​Paper flower crowns



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​Weekly events for under 5 years old​

Th​ese 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 sessi​on with nursery rhymes and a small play time after that includes Duplex building blocks​
  • 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.

Times
Age groupDescription
Monday, 11am0 to 18 months
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
Tuesday, 11am​
​		18 months to 3 yearsToddler Time
0 to 4 years
Rhythm, Rhyme and Storytime at Communicare Library
Wednesday, 2pm0 to 18 monthsBaby Bounce and Rhyme
Thursday, 2pm18 months to 3 yearsToddler Time
Friday, 11am
0 to 18 months
Baby Bounce and Rhyme
​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 libra​ry 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.

Times Age Club
Monday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm5 to 12 years oldChess Club. For children wanting to learn how to play chess and beginner level.
Wednesday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm8 to 12 years oldLego Club. Play and build with Lego. There're fun challenges every week to try.



​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.

Day​ Description
​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 Nation​wide

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.

Month
Dates
August

Wednesday 27




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