Share and read your selected poems and then if you wish discuss, within a pleasant and relaxed group of likeminded people. 

Very informal all welcome with tea and coffee. 
Every Monday from 10:30am - 12 noon.

Adult scrabble club every Monday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm.

No need to register just turn up.

Tea and Coffee provided.
 

Every Tuesday from 3:30pm - 4:00pm.

Storytime sessions help children aged 4 - 8 years develop a love of books, improve their listening skills, inspire creativity and feeds their imagination. Join our friendly staff as they read popular books and introduce children to a whole range of different authors.

Takes place every Wednesday.

This is a breastfeeding peer support group held within a community setting, facilitated by Midwives and Health Visitors. 
This is an chance for local breastfeeding mums to join together for a cuppa and a chat, with the opportunity to find out about health related information and what support is available within the local community.”

A member from BHSCT Infant Feeding Team will be in attendance once a month for any specialist breastfeeding support.

t: 028 9050 9210

e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk 

First Saturday of the month from 10:30am - 11:00am.

Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories.

Each session offers an entertaining opportunity for children to engage with others, provides a good foundation to develop their reading, listening and language skills and of course to have lots of fun!

Meet and discuss a selected novel once a month with a group of book enthusiasts.

1st Wednesday of the month

Tea and coffee provided 
Just turn up

Join our Junior Book Group for a fun and friendly space where young readers can explore exciting stories, share their thoughts, and discover new favourites. Each session brings a new adventure, with lively discussions, creative activities, and plenty of opportunities to make friends who love books just as much as you do. Whether you’re a confident reader or just getting started, everyone is welcome.
 

For children aged 8-12 years, held on the first Wednesday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk
 

Third Wednesday of the Month from 11:30am - 1:30pm

If you or someone close to you has hearing loss, or you are experiencing a change in your hearing, you may benefit from the advice of our peer support volunteers.

What does “home” mean to you?
 

Join local Poet and writer Ruth Carr for an open poetry reading exploring the many meanings of home — from places and people to memories, languages, and the spaces we carry within ourselves. Whether it’s a story of belonging, displacement, comfort, or becoming, this is a space to share and listen.
All voices are welcome. Bring a poem, a page, or simply your presence.
 

Come as you are. Stay for the stories. Find a little piece of home in the room.

Lets get summer started! Join us under the Chichester Story Tree to share the stories you’re excited to read this summer.
Write the title of a book you want to read, along with your name and age, on a colourful leaf and add it to the tree. 
While you’re here, tell us why you chose your book and would recommend it to other readers. Come back at the end of the summer to collect the leaves and share a short review of the books you read.
 

For children aged 6-11 years
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
 

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us in Chichester Library to solve a very leafy mystery!
Each section of the library contains clues to identify a different tree. Look for leaf shapes, nuts, flowers, and bark patterns to help you figure out the names of the trees. Once you’ve solved the clues, create your own “Tree Detective Notes” by writing descriptive words and fun facts about your favourite tree.
 

For children aged 6-11 years.
Children aged under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us in Chichester Library for stories all about the creatures that live in our woods and forests. 
From foxes and bats to creatures beyond the imagination, who knows who you will run into among the trees? After the stories, invent your own woodland creature and give it a name, description, and mini story to share with the group.
 

For children aged 6-11 years. 
Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk

 

Join us in Chichester Library to explore the magical trees found in famous fiction. 

Learn about trees from stories throughout time and explore how authors use setting and description to bring them to life. 
Then have a go at writing your own magical tree story, complete with a character, setting, and a big adventure!

For children aged 6-11 years. 
Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 

Booking not required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk

Join us in Chichester Library to create your own marvellous miniature tree diagrams. 
From roots to leaves, discover all the parts that make up a tree and label each section with its name and purpose. 
You can even invent your own species of tree and write a short fact file about it. What will your tree look like?
 

For children aged 6-11 years.
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us in Chichester library to make your very own cress head! Create a funny face, plant the seeds, and take it home to watch the cress hair grow. Follow the journey from seed to sprout then harvest and enjoy your fresh, tasty cress!
 

For children aged 6-11 years. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult

No booking required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk 

Join us for a day packed with stories, smiles, and exotic animals at our Family Fun Day and Jungle Wild Life Encounters! Bring the whole family to enjoy hands-on animal encounters, children’s activities, crafts, games, story time, face painting and more. Meet adorable Jungle animals up close while discovering all the fun your library has to offer. Whether you’re cuddling a snake, feeding a tortoise, or enjoying a great book together, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

For children aged 6-15 years

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult
 

Booking not required

t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk 

 

Summer is coming to an end and the leaves are beginning to fall from the Chichester Story Tree. 
Collect your fallen leaves and let us know if you read all off the books you wanted to read over the summer. Which book was your favourite? Who was your favourite character? Did you learn anything new?
 

For children aged 6-11 years. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

No booking required
t: 028 9050 9210
e: chichester.library@librariesni.org.uk