Toddler reading a book on the floor in a library
Thursday 15 October 2026 2.30pm to 4.30pm

Books to read and toys to play with!

Everyone is welcome to attend these free drop-in sessions at Olney Library. The sessions are supported by Folio (Friends of the Library in Olney) volunteers and are held every Thursday, when we put out a selection of toys and books for you to enjoy with your children.

No booking is necessary and there is no charge, although voluntary donations are appreciated.

Parents and carers are responsible for safe play and must remain with their child throughout the session.

child's hand reaching for building blocks
Thursday 15 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Bletchley Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Boy peeking through a tower of building bricks
Thursday 15 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Westcroft Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
An illustration of a board game layout.
Thursday 15 October 2026 3.45pm to 4.45pm

Bring and share your games!

This is a games club for all ages and parents must stay with their children throughout the session.

Young children enjoying a story time
Friday 16 October 2026 10.00am to 10.30am

Everyone is welcome to attend these storytimes at Westcroft Library. The sessions are suitable for Under 5s. No booking is necessary and there is no charge, although voluntary donations are appreciated.

Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session.

 

Young children enjoying a story time
Friday 16 October 2026 10.00am to 10.30am

Everyone is welcome to attend these storytimes at Newport Pagnell Library. The sessions are suitable for Under 5s. No booking is necessary and there is no charge, although voluntary donations are appreciated.

Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session.

 

Young children enjoying a story time
Friday 16 October 2026 2.00pm to 2.30pm

Everyone is welcome to attend these storytimes at Wolverton Library. The sessions are suitable for Under 5s. No booking is necessary and there is no charge, although voluntary donations are appreciated.

Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session.

 

Hands knitting with bright pink wool
Friday 16 October 2026 2.00pm to 3.30pm

Beginners and experts of all ages are welcome to join us. It's not just knitting - you can bring along your cross stitch or crochet project too and start nattering!

A jumbled pile of brightly coloured Lego bricks.
Friday 16 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Stony Stratford Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Children's hands reaching for building bricks
Friday 16 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Kingston Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Child building a heart shape out of Lego bricks
Friday 16 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Olney Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Boy peeking through a tunnel of building bricks
Friday 16 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Woburn Sands Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Close-up of chess pieces on a chess board
Friday 16 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Chess sets provided for both adults and children to use.
  • No booking required - just turn up on the day.
  • Free
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Young boy carefully building a wall with Lego bricks.
Saturday 17 October 2026 10.00am to 12.00pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Central Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.
Hands knitting with bright pink wool
Saturday 17 October 2026 10.30am to 12.00pm

Beginners and experts are all welcome to join us - just bring along your project and start nattering! No booking is necessary.

Sessions run every Wednesday and Saturday.

Brightly coloured craft paper cut into geometric shapes and scissors, with the words FOLIO and Children's Craft Club on the paper.
Saturday 17 October 2026 10.30am to 11.15am

Join the Friends of the Library in Olney (Folio) volunteers for monthly craft sessions suitable for ages 3-9 years. Sessions are held at Olney Library 10.30 to 11.30am on the third Saturday of each month and are FREE to attend but donations are welcome on the day.

Each session is limited to 12 children so booking in advance is essential. You can book your place by emailing olneyfoliofriends@gmail.com, visiting Olney Library in person or phoning (01234) 711474.

A jumble of random letter tiles.
Tuesday 20 October 2026 10.30am to 11.30am
  • Scrabble games for adults.
  • No booking required - just turn up on the day.
  • Free

 

Young children enjoying songs and stories
Tuesday 20 October 2026 11.15am to 11.45am

Everyone is welcome to attend these storytimes at Woburn Sands Library. The sessions are volunteer-led and are suitable for Under 5s. No booking is necessary and there is no charge, although voluntary donations are appreciated.

Parents and carers must remain with their children throughout the session.

Hands knitting with bright pink wool
Tuesday 20 October 2026 1.00pm to 3.00pm

    

The Knit, Natter and Stitch group meets in the foyer at Central Library.

Beginners and experts are all welcome and projects from any 'stitching' crafts are included - like knitting, crochet, cross-stitch. The sessions are drop-in so just come along on the day.

Girl building with Duplo bricks
Tuesday 20 October 2026 3.30pm to 4.30pm
  • Drop-in sessions - no need to book.
  • Free all-round fun with the Lego/Duplo club at Wolverton Library.
  • We'll provide the bricks and you provide the imagination.
  • Everyone regardless of age is invited to join the fun.
  • Parents and carers are responsible for their child's safety and must remain with their children throughout the sessions.