Summer children's activities timetable

Please check our libraries website to view or to register for library activities. Library activites cost £2.25 per session, or ACE / Tiny ACE membership included, and should be paid in cash at the library. Bookbug sessions are free to attend.

For all other activities please see our list below. These classes can be booked online, or by contacting the relevant centre directly.

If you would like to find out more about our membership please email us.

Summer children's activities

Biggar

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Space Explorers	P3 - P7 (7 - 12 yrs)	Monday 29 June; 27 July; 10 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Biggar Library
Space Craft	P3 - P7 (7 - 12 yrs)	Monday 6 July; 3 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	Biggar Library
Space Tots	Preschool - P2 (18 mths - 7 yrs)	Friday 3, 24, 31 July	10:30am - 11:30am	Biggar Library
Lego and Minecraft	P1 - P7 (4 yrs - 12 yrs)	Saturdays (except 11 July)	11:00am - 12:00pm	Biggar Library

Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Little Steps	Preschool / birth - 5 yrs	Monday	11:15am - 12:00pm	Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Library
Space Club	P1 - P7 / 4 yrs - 12 yrs	Monday	3:15pm - 4:15pm	Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Library

Cambuslang - Rutherglen

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Build your own space craft	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 14 July	2:45pm - 3:30pm	Cambuslang Library
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 30 June; 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	10:00am - 12:00pm	Eastfield Lifestyle (outdoor)
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	10:00am - 12:00pm	Fernhill Community Centre (indoor and outdoor)
Messy Hands	Preschool	Monday 6 July; 10 August	10:30am - 11:30am	Rutherglen Library
Space Crafts (free)	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Monday 6 July; 10 August	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Rutherglen Library
Space Crafts (free)	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Tuesday 7, 21 July	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Rutherglen Library
Construction Club	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Tuesday 7, 21 July; 11 August	3:30pm - 4:30pm	Rutherglen Library
End of Summer Party	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Tuesday 11 August	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Rutherglen Library
Digital Construction Club	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 July	3:30pm - 4:30pm	Rutherglen Library
Little Steps	Preschool	Friday June 26; 10, 24 July	10:30am - 11:30am	Rutherglen Library
Space Science (free)	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Friday June 26; 10, 24 July	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Rutherglen Library
Comic Drawing	P1 - S3 (5 - 15 yrs)	Friday June 26; 10, 24 July	3:30pm - 4:30pm	Rutherglen Library
Summer Reading Challenge launch party	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Saturday 27 June	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Rutherglen Library
Space Crafts (free)	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Saturday 11, 25 July	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Rutherglen Library
Space Science (free)	P1 - P7 (4 - 11 yrs)	Saturday 18 July; 1 August	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Rutherglen Library
Space Craft session - make and launch a rocket	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Friday 3 July	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Springhall Library
STEM Activity - make a plane and launcher	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Wednesday 8 July	11:30am - 12:30pm	Springhall Library
STEM activity - build the best bridge	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday 13 July	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Springhall Library
Little Scientist activity - lunar module parachute	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Friday 17 July	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Springhall Library
Make a DIY telescope	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Friday 24 July	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Springhall Library

Carluke

* Parent / guardian to attend

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 6-10 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Carluke Leisure Centre
ASN Stay and Play *	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 7 July; 4 August	1:00pm - 2:30pm	Carluke Leisure Centre
ASN Stay and Play *	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Thursday 9 July; 6 August	1:00pm - 2:30pm	Carluke Leisure Centre
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 3-7 August	10:00am - 12:00pm	Carluke Leisure Centre
Minecraft and Lego	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 30 June; 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	3:15pm - 4:00pm	Carluke Library
Minecraft and Lego	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	3:15pm - 4:00pm	Carluke Library
Minecraft and Lego	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7 August	3:15pm - 4:00pm	Carluke Library

East Kilbride

* Afternoon session Outdoor Activities. Please ensure your child has appropriate footwear and clothing for the conditions.
# 2 hours covered by ACE membership, additional 2 hours are chargeable. Children are encouraged to bring lunch / snack.
** Referral only please email david.crawford2@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk.

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
ASN Multi Sport **	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Thursday 29 June - 6 August (excluding Monday 20 July)	12:15pm - 2:15pm	Alistair McCoist Complex
ASN Multi Sport **	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Thursday 29 June - 6 August (excluding Monday 20 July)	2:30pm - 4:30pm	Alistair McCoist Complex
Summer Drama Week	P3-P7 / 7-12 yrs	Tuesday - Friday 21 - 24 July	10:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 3:00pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Pottery 2 Day	P1-P3 / 5-8 yrs	Tuesday 21 and 28 July	10:00am - 11:00am / 11:15am - 12:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Pottery 2 Day	P4-S2 / 9-14 yrs	Tuesday 21 and 28 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm / 2:15pm - 3:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 1	P1-P3 / 5-8 yrs	Monday 27 July	10:00am - 11:00am / 11:15am - 12:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 1	P4-S2 / 9-14 yrs	Monday 27 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm / 2:15pm - 3:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 2	P1-P3 / 5-8 yrs	Wednesday 29 July	10:00am - 11:00am / 11:15am - 12:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 2	P4-S2 / 9-14 yrs	Wednesday 29 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm / 2:15pm - 3:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 3	P1-P3 / 5-8 yrs	Friday 31 July	10:00am - 11:00am / 11:15am - 12:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Summer Art 3	P4-S2 / 9-14 yrs	Friday 31 July	1:00pm - 2:00pm / 2:15pm - 3:15pm	East Kilbride Arts Centre
Jolly Tots	18 months - 5 yrs / Preschool	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July	11:15am - 12:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Family Lego	5 yrs and over	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July	2:00pm - 3:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Sticker / card swap	5 yrs and over	Tuesday 30 June; 28 July	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Space Crafts	5 yrs and over	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	11:15am - 12:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Lego vs Minecraft	5 yrs and over	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Junk Crafts	3 yrs and over	Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7 August	11:15am - 12:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Bracelet Making	5 yrs and over	Tuesday 7 July	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
World Cup Wednesday	5 yrs and over	Wednesday 8, 22 July; 5 August	11:00am - 12:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Pod Squad (record your own podcast)	All ages plus adult	Wednesday 8, 22 July; 5 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Pod Squad (record your own podcast)	All ages plus adult	Wednesday 8, 22 July; 5 August	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Superhero Crafts	5 yrs and over	Tuesday 14 July	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Family Board Games	All ages	Saturday 18 July; 1 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Pokemon Crafts	5 yrs and over	Tuesday 21 July	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Lego Builders	5 yrs and over	Tuesday 4 August	3:00pm - 4:00pm	East Kilbride Central Library
Summer Camp 5 hour session #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July; 3 August	9:00am - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July; 3 August	9:00am - 11:00am	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July; 3 August	12:00pm - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 5 hour session #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 30 June; 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	9:00am - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday 30 June; 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	9:00am - 11:00am	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 5 hour session #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	9:00am - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	9:00am - 11:00am	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Wednesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	12:00pm - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 5 hour session * #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	9:00am - 2:00pm	John Wright Sports Centre
Summer Camp 2 hour session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	9:00am - 11:00am	John Wright Sports Centre
Tiny Play	12 months - 5 yrs	Friday 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7 August	9:30am - 11:00am	John Wright Sports Centre
Arts and Crafts	All ages	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July; 3 August	10:30am - 11:30am	St Leonards Library
Little Steps	6 months - 5 yrs / preschool	Monday 29 June; 6, 13, 27 July; 3 August	2:15pm - 3:15pm	St Leonards Library
Paint and Play	12 months and over	Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	10:30am - 11:30am	St Leonards Library
Family Lego	All ages	Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	2:00pm - 3:00pm	St Leonards Library
Little Steps	6 months - 5 yrs / preschool	Thursday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	10:30am - 11:30am	St Leonards Library
Little Steps	6 months - 5 yrs / preschool	Friday 3, 10, 27, 24, 31 July, 7 August	10:30am - 11:30am	St Leonards Library

Hamilton

# 2 hours covered by ACE membership, additional 2 hours are chargeable. Children are encouraged to bring lunch / snack.

Activity	Age	Days	Time	Venue
Lego vs Minecraft	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday	3:30pm - 4:30pm	Blantyre Library
Lego vs Minecraft	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Friday	3:30pm - 4:30pm	Burnbank Library
Jolly Tots	Preschool / 1 - 5 years	Tuesday	11:15am - 12:15pm	Fairhill Library
Little Steps	Preschool / 6 months - 5 yrs	Thursday	11:15am - 12:15pm	Fairhill Library
Football Camp #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 6-10 July	9:00am - 2:00pm	Hamilton Palace Sports Ground
Tennis Camp	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 13-17 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Hamilton Palace Sports Ground
Multi Sport Camp #	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 20-24 July	9:00am - 2:00pm	Hamilton Palace Sports Ground
Football Camp	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 27-31 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Hamilton Palace Sports Ground
Tennis Camp	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 3-7 August	10:00am - 12:00pm	Hamilton Palace Sports Ground
Craft and Create Mondays	P2-P7 / 6-12 yrs	Monday 29 June; 13, 27 July; 3, 10 August	2:00pm - 2:45pm	Hamilton Town House Library
Sports in the Library	P2-P7 / 6-12 yrs	Wednesday 22 July	10:30am - 11:15am	Hamilton Town House Library
Shake, Rattle and Read	Preschool / 18 months - 5 yrs	Thursday 9, 23, 30 July; 6 August	11:00am - 11:30am	Hamilton Town House Library
Digital Construction Club	P2-P7 / 6-12 yrs	Thursday 9, 23, 30 July; 6 August	3:30pm - 4:15pm	Hamilton Town House Library
Jolly Tots	1-5 yrs	Friday 10, 17, 24, 31 July; 7 August	11:00am - 11:30am	Hamilton Town House Library
Arts and Crafts	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	10:00am - 11:00am	The Town House Hamilton
Arts and Crafts	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 July; 4 August	11:15am - 12:15pm	The Town House Hamilton
Model Making	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	10:00am - 11:00am	The Town House Hamilton
Model Making	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	11:15am - 12:15pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Wednesday 22 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Wednesday 22 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Thursday 23 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Thursday 23 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Friday 24 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	The Town House Hamilton
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Friday 24 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	The Town House Hamilton

Lanark

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Little Steps	Preschool / 1-5 yrs	Wednesday 8, 29 July; 5 August	11:00am - 12:00pm	Lanark Library
Dinosaur themed craft session	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Wednesday 29 July	2:30pm - 3:30pm	Lanark Library
Model Making	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	10:00am - 11:00am	Lanark Memorial Hall
Model Making	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Wednesday 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5 August	11:15am - 12:15pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Arts and Crafts	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	10:00am - 11:00am	Lanark Memorial Hall
Arts and Crafts	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Thursday 9, 16, 23, 30 July; 6 August	11:15am - 12:15pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Wednesday 29 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Wednesday 29 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Thursday 30 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Thursday 30 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P1-P3 / 5-7 yrs	Friday 31 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Drama	P4-P7 / 8-12 yrs	Friday 31 July	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Lanark Memorial Hall
Little Steps	Preschool / birth-5 yrs	Tuesday	11:15am - 12:00pm	Lesmahagow Library
Space Club	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday	3:15pm - 4:15pm	Lesmahagow Library

Larkhall

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 6-10 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Larkhall Academy
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 20-24 July	10:00am - 12:00pm	Larkhall Academy
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 3-7 August	10:00am - 12:00pm	Larkhall Academy

Strathaven

Activity	Age	Day	Time	Venue
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 29 June - 3 July	9:30am - 11:30am	Strathaven Leisure Centre
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 6-10 July	9:30am - 11:30am	Strathaven Leisure Centre
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 13-17 July	9:30am - 11:30am	Strathaven Leisure Centre
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Tuesday - Friday 21-24 July	9:30am - 11:30am	Strathaven Leisure Centre
Multi Sport	P1-P7 / 5-12 yrs	Monday - Friday 27-31 July	9:30am - 11:30am	Strathaven Leisure Centre