Contact details
Email: askboltonlibraries@bolton.gov.uk
Website: https://www.boltonlams.co.uk
Facebook: @BoltonLibraryandMuseumServices
Eventbrite (session booking details): https://bit.ly/3QXP0AE
Please check that sessions are still running at the published times before visiting during school holidays
Baby Time
A fortnightly group for babies and their families that takes place every other Tuesday.
Enjoy interactive songs at Bolton Museum.
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (alternating) | 10.30am - 11.30am | Bolton Museum |
There is no need to book, and the sessions are free!
Toddler Tales
Free storytelling sessions for young children, mums, dads, and carers. Ideal for toddlers 2 - 5 years. No need to book, just drop in.
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10.30am | Harwood and High Street Library |
| Tuesday | 11am | Farnworth Library |
| Wednesday | 10.30am | Breightmet Library |
| Thursday | 10.30am | Blackrod and Horwich Library |
| Thursday | 2pm | Bromley Cross Library |
| Friday | 10.30am | Little Lever and Westhoughton Library |
| Friday | 11.30am | Central Library |
Saturday Club Family
Join us every week for free self-led activities from crafts to games and objects handlings to trails, there is always something different!
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 1pm - 3pm | Bolton Museum |
Saturday Stars for Family
Weekly Saturday family fun drop-in sessions, ages 4-11 at community libraries from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Follow Bolton Libraries and Museums on Facebook to find out more!
Cinema at the Crescent
Enjoy free family films every second Saturday of the month at 2pm (Fridays during half-term) in the Library Lecture Theatre.
Full details of screenings can be found on the Bolton Library and Museums webpage.
Fish Feeds
During all school holidays, there are free fish feeds at the Bolton Aquarium – see times below
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 1pm | Bolton Aquarium |
| Thursdays | 1pm | Bolton Aquarium |
| Saturdays | 1pm | Bolton Aquarium |
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Music Sessions
These sessions are led by music therapists for children with SEND, who find regular activities hard to access. These are free sessions, however, booking is essential via the Bolton Libraries Eventbrite page.
Smithills Hall
The hall and grounds are free to enter and explore:
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm | Smithills Hall |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm | Smithills Hall |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm | Smithills Hall |
| Sunday | 12 noon - 4pm | Smithills Hall |
Find out more about the history of the hall, and how to get there - https://www.boltonlams.co.uk/smithills-hall
School Holiday Activities
For more information about any upcoming holiday activities, take a look at the Libraries and Museum Service website or Facebook page.