Books in the Park: Weald Country Park
Join Essex Library Service and Explore Essex for fun story times Weald Country Parks this summer
Join Essex Library Service and Explore Essex for some fun story times at Thorndon and Weald Country Parks this half term.
The mobile library will be at Thorndon Country Park from 10am-12noon and Weald Country Park from 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Thursday 11 August*.
Come and hear The Gruffalo and Stickman by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, before (or after) you explore the parks.
Storytimes at 10.30am and 11.30am at Thorndon Park and at 2pm and 3pm at Weald Park.
Bring your library card along to borrow some fantastic books to read in the great outdoors and if you aren’t a library member why not join up!
Plan your visit to Weald Country Park here.
* Please note that parts of the Stickman trail, including Hills and Hollows, are currently closed for maintenance, we’re hugely sorry for any disappointment caused – however the three main kid’s play areas remain open.
*subject to weather conditions
Part of the Essex Year of Reading.
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