Halloween Storytelling & Crafts
Queenswood, Herefordshire
When? 31 October 2026
Where? Jubilee Building, Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY
Time? 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
How much? £6 per child per session, which includes a free book and a craft project to take home.
How to book: Go to Eventbrite, or click on this link *******************
What's happening?
Free storytelling & craft sessions for 3 - 11 year olds (younger children are welcome to book but must have the help of their parent or carer, please):
- 10 a.m. - Chapters from the Broken Twigs series followed by making our very own spell jar potions! Age 7 - 11 years
- 11 a.m. - A card-making session following A Christmas Carol with Grandfather Time! Age 3 - 7 years
- 1 p.m. - A creepy-crawly crafting session following The Christmas Spider! Age 3 - 7 years
- 2 p.m. - Ghostly crafting of Halloween garlands following Young Ebenezer Confronts the School Bully! Age 7 - 11 years
Little Hedgehogs
Book Club (Hereford)
When? The SECOND WEDNESDAY of every month
Where? Hereford Library, Herefordshire
Time? 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
How to book: Go to Eventbrite, or click on this link Herefordshire Libraries Events **There are currently 8 spaces available for this club**
What's happening?
- For 9 - 11 year olds (Y4 - Y6)
- Join Hereford Library to borrow the book each month
- Enjoy a different book each month (child-led)
- Discuss your likes and dislikes and the questions posed in a relaxed, library setting
- Enjoy chatting with other book lovers whilst drinking hot chocolate and eating biscuits
- Read for pleasure
- Write simple book reviews, which will be displayed in the children's section of the library for other users to engage with
- Subscribe to Wild Wood Press' monthly newsletter for all bookish news
- Purchase a book club T-shirt or cap
- Become judges for a well-established book awards (The Wishing Shelf Book Awards)
Little Hedgehogs
Book Club (Ross-on-Wye)
When? The FIRST THURSDAY of every month
Where? Ross-on-Wye Library, Herefordshire
Time? 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
How to book: Go to Eventbrite, or click on this link Herefordshire Libraries Events **This club is currently FULLY BOOKED. Please email to have your child's name added to the waiting list.**
What's happening?
- For 9 - 11 year olds (Y4 - Y6)
- Join Ross Library to borrow the book each month
- Enjoy a different book each month (child-led)
- Discuss your likes and dislikes and the questions posed in a relaxed, library setting
- Enjoy chatting with other book lovers whilst drinking hot chocolate and eating biscuits
- Read for pleasure
- Write simple book reviews, which will be displayed in the children's section of the library for other users to engage with
- Subscribe to Wild Wood Press' monthly newsletter for all bookish news
- Purchase a book club T-shirt or cap
- Become judges for a well-established book awards (The Wishing Shelf Book Awards)
Little Hedgehogs Book Fayre
We had 322 entries for the competition this year! Thank you so much for all of your support.
The Winners and Runner Ups 2026:
Up to Age 4:
Winner - Pippa M
Runners Up - Phoebe-Jean & Rosie Mc
Age 5-7 Years:
Winner - Anya L
Runners Up - Willow W & Jack M
Age 8-11 Years:
Winner - Matthew
Runners Up - Aana & Sienna
Librarian's Choice Award:
Amelie H
Each winner receives a certificate, a £10 book voucher (courtesy of Toadstools Bookshop and the Friends of Ross Library) and a cuddly hedgehog plushie. Each runner up receives a certificate and a £10 book voucher. If you haven't collected yours yet, they are waiting for you with Simon, our lovely librarian!
Lyde Court
Book Fayre
When? Saturday 23rd May, 2026
Where? Lyde Court, Herefordshire
Time? 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
What's happening?
- Chat to local authors and peruse their fine collection of published works.
- Hear some magical storytelling (for children & adults).
- Take part in some children's craft sessions.
- Enter our children's competition - each winner is awarded a £10 book voucher and a certificate! Details below.
**AUTHORS, this event currently has ONE stall available. Please email me if you would like to book a spot or be added to the waiting list in case anyone has to pull out. Your name will then also be added to the list of authors for 2027.
