Hop into Herefordshire Libraries and Museums this Easter: free family fun, crafts, storytimes, dinosaurs and more!
Herefordshire families are in for a treat this Easter as libraries and museums across the county burst into life with a two week celebration of stories, creativity and hands on fun for children and young people.
Hop into Herefordshire Libraries and Museums this Easter: free family fun, crafts, storytimes, dinosaurs and more!
Herefordshire families are in for a treat this Easter as libraries and museums across the county burst into life with a two‑week celebration of stories, creativity and hands‑on fun for children and young people.
From Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April 2026, Herefordshire Council’s Libraries and Museums will be hosting a vibrant programme of free drop‑in activities, workshops, author events, craft sessions, trails and storytimes designed to keep young minds inspired throughout the school holidays. Whether children love stories, crafts, adventures or dinosaurs, there’s something happening in a library or museum near you.
Easter holiday highlights include:
IN ALL LIBRARIES
Make your own spring bookmark
Free drop‑in craft activity running in all libraries from 28 March–11 April 2026, where children can make their own spring bookmark
Herefordshire Young Historian Award 2026
Join in with a fun competition for children aged 9 - 11years to celebrate family histories, with the chance to win a trophy & prizes!
LEDBURY LIBRARY
Stitch with Kate (31 March)
Easter sewing workshops in the Panelled Room with two sessions: 10 - 11am and 11:30am –12:30pm
Red Earth Arts Workshop (18 April)
Arts workshop run by Jeanette McCullogh and Sara-Jane Arbury in the Victorian Room from 10am – noon
HEREFORD LIBRARY
Stitch with Kate (8 April)
Two Stitch with Kate sessions at Hereford Library: 10-11am and 11.30am – 12.30pm
Teen Lego event (9 April)
Teen Lego workshop led by Paul Dawson at Hereford Library 11am – 12pm
Beefy Boys Talk (11 April)
Herefordshire heroes The Beefy Boys talk about their work and their new book 10am – 11am
ROSS‑ON‑WYE LIBRARY
Little Hedgehogs Book Fayre (2 April)
Book Fayre featuring 10 exciting local authors, 11am – 3pm
Book Fayre Writing Competition Displays (3 - 17 April)
Displays of children’s writing and drawing competition entries
Find out more online:
HIGH TOWN, HEREFORD
Herefordshire BID Easter Family Fun event, Old Market, Hereford (4 April)
Storytimes with our libraries team at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm
CROFT CASTLE
Welly Wandering Storytelling Sessions imaginative and playful storytelling adventure led by our libraries team (18–19 April)
Eggs‑posed! The Dino Discovery Trail (28 March - 12 April)
Step back in time at the Old House Hereford and embark on an egg‑citing family adventure. Follow the dino trail, crack clever clues and uncover roaring dinosaur facts as you journey through time. Free with entry.
Sticky Felt Dinos (1 April, 10am–3pm)
Get stuck in with our playful felt workshop and make your own tactile Jurassic inspired creations.
Dino Day (8 April, 10am–3pm)
A fun‑filled Dino Day with sensory play, archaeology digs and interactive activities, giving families the chance to discover dinosaurs through hands‑on exploration.
Published: Monday 23 March 2026