South Lakes Events, Activities and Groups
There is no need to book for our regular sessions; you are welcome to drop in, whether to a library led event such as Rhyme Time or the more informal hosted activities and groups. Any special events coming up are located at the bottom of the screen, and many require advance booking. You can use the links below to reserve your place or book directly at your local library or the library hosting the activity. For more information on regular or special events please feel free to contact us.
| Activity Name | Description | Location | Day | Frequency | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler Tales | Free drop in for stories, songs and rhyme. Pre-school children and their adults | Kendal Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 10:30-11:00 |
| Toddler Tales | Free drop in for stories, songs and rhyme. Pre-school children and their adults | Kendal Library | Saturday | Weekly | 11:00-13:30 |
| Chess Club | Try your hand at one of the world`s most popular games. Will you call `Checkmate` | Kendal Library | Wednesday | Weekly | 10:00-12:00 |
| Knitting Club | Join our friendly knitting club, with a bit of a natter too! | Kendal Library | Thursday | Weekly | 10:00-12:00 |
| Friendly Group | Embrace your inner Picasso with our friendly group! Create a masterpiece of your very own, with a chat too! | Kendal Library | Wednesday | Every two weeks | 14:00-16:00 |
| Craft & Knitting Club | Get together for coffee and a chat | Ambleside Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 10:00-12:00 |
| Reading Friends | Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun. We use reading - whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else - to start everyone chatting. Supported by Friends of Grange Library. All Welcome | Grange Library | Thursday | 1st Thursday of the month | 14:30-16:00 |
| Creative Writing | Ever wanted to be an author? Try writing your own story! Who knows where it will take you? | Grange Library | Tuesday | 2nd Tuesday of the month | 14:00-16:00 |
| Write a Memory | Join us fir Write a Memory! | Grange Library | Wednesday | Weekly | 14:00-16:00 |
| Knit & Natter | Get together for a chat, with some knitting and crochet | Grange Library | Monday | Weekly | 14:00-16:00 |
| Knit & Natter | Get together for a chat, with some knitting and crochet | Grange Library | Wednesday | Weekly | 14:00-16:00 |
| Barclays Bank Drop-in | A friendly face and place to talk about managing your money | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 09:30-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 |
| PCSO Drop-in | If you have any concerns, issues or just want a quick chat, please drop-in and speak to the local PSCO | Ulverston Library | Monday | 1st Monday of the month | 11:00-12:30 |
| Ulverston Men`s Group | A way to meet up and make friends, celebrate, come together for positivity and collaborative wellbeing | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly, Term Time | 18:30-20:30 |
| Crochet Group | An opportunity for crocheters to gather for a natter and to work on their current projects | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 09:30-11:00 |
| Junior Chess Club | Friendly after school chess club with the Leave`Em Laughing chess collective. Beginners welcome | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 15:15-16:45 |
| Health & Wellbeing Officer Drop-in | Support and guidance from a Cumbria County Council Coach | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 14:00-16:30 |
| Ulverston Women`s Group | A way to meet up and make friends, celebrate, come together for positivity and collaborative wellbeing | Ulverston Library | Tuesday | Weekly | 18:30-20:30 |
| Ulverston Bike Project | Ulverston Bike Project is a community group that rebuilds & refurbishes second hand bicycles | Ulverston Library | Wednesday | Weekly | 14:00-15:30 |
| Barclays Bank Drop-in | A friendly face and place to talk about managing your money | Windermere Library | Thursday | Weekly | 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-15:00 |
Reading Groups
We have many groups across the county. You can find our more information about your on the Reading Groups page.Events
