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CRAFTS TO MATCH 5–12yrs ARTS AND CRAFTS SESSIONS INSPIRED BY CHILDREN’S BOOKS Monthly sessions for children of all ages to enjoy hands-on craft sessions based on a variety of books. Free. No need to book. LIBRARIES Barrhead Foundry library sessions start on Thur 12 Jan, 4pm – 5pm Busby library sessions start on Fri 3 Feb, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Clarkston library sessions start on Fri 27 Jan, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Eaglesham library sessions start on Fri 10 Feb, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Giffnock library sessions start on Mon 9 Jan, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Mearns library sessions start on Wed 18 Jan, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Neilston library sessions start on Wed 18 Jan, 3.30pm – 4.30pm Thornliebank library sessions start on Tue 17 Jan, 3.30pm – 4.30pm BALLOON SCULPTING 5–12yrs Watch first class balloon sculptor Chris MacMillan in action. Be amazed as she creates some amazing balloon sculptures for the library. You may get to give it a try yourself! Free. Mon 3 April, 11am – 12noon Giffnock library Mon 3 April, 2pm – 3pm Barrhead Foundry library Thur 6 April, 11am – 12noon Clarkston library Thur 6 April, 2pm – 3pm Mearns library To book your place contact the library. HOUR OF CODE Catch the reading bug! 0–4 +grown ups BOOKBUG WEEK 15 – 20 May Bookbug Around the world with Bookbug. Look out for a host of fun story, song and rhyme activities for children taking place in libraries and venues across East Renfrewshire. Free. No need to book. 6+ An introduction to coding at your local library. The Hour of Code is a onehour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. Free. Mon 13 Feb, 10am - 11am Barrhead Foundry library Mon 13 Feb, 2pm - 3pm Busby library Wed 15 Feb, 10am - 11am Barrhead Foundry library Wed 15 Feb, 2pm - 3pm Mearns library To book your place contact the library. 35