Non-Linear Narratives and Storytelling for Games: A Workshop*
A workshop delivered in partnership with the Centre for New Writing, exploring non-linear narratives and storytelling for games.

Date: 16 October. Time: 10am to 12:30pm. Location: Tresham College, Kettering.

*Please note – this is a closed event for students.

Monday 19 October

Rhymetime with Story
Songs, stories and rhymes for early years. Date: 19 October. Time: 10am to 10:30am. Location: Rushden Library.

Halloween Story Time
Spooky stories and ghost crafts. Date: 19 October. Time: 10:30am to 11:30am. Location: Corby Library. Find out more details and book onto this free session.

Play and Learn: Under 1s Storytime
Board book-themed session. Free book for every child. Date: 19 October. Time: 10am to 11am. Location: Kettering Library. Find out more details and book your space.

Reading Workshop
With a library tour, reading quizzes, literacy activities and a craft and wellbeing space. This event is aimed at primary school children – with invitations sent out to local schools. Designed to ignite a love of reading in an inspirational setting. Date: 19 October. Time: 12:30pm to 4pm.
Location: University of Northampton. Lead: Laura-Jane Devanny.

Tuesday 20 October

Digital Day for Get Online Week 
Featuring BorrowBox and the digital library offer for all ages. Date: 20 October. Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Rushden Library.

Gruffalo & Gruffalo Granny Story and Craft
Storytelling and crafts following Rhymetime at 10am. Date: 20 October. Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Location: Irthlingborough Library.

BIG50 Rhymetime Special
Rhymes and shared storytelling. Date: 20 Oct. Time: 11am to 11:30am
Location: Oundle Library. Find out more details and book your space.

BIG50 Under Ones Session
A special early years session for babies and their families. Date: 20 Oct. Time: 2pm
Location: Wellingborough Library. Find out more details about this free session.

Writing East Midlands Workshop
Further details coming soon. Date/Time: To be confirmed.

Writing East Midlands Promotional Stand
Celebrating writing and creativity. Date/Time: To be confirmed.

Made With Many Taster Sessions and Promotional Activity
Further details coming soon. Date/Time: To be confirmed.

Wednesday 21 October

BIG50 Rhymetime
Favourite nursery rhymes, songs, actions and a shared story. A fun and interactive session for young children and their families. Date: 21 October. Time: 9:45am. Location: Wellingborough Library. Find out more about this event.

Rhymetime with Story
An early literacy session for young children. Date: 21 October. Time: 10am to 10:30am.
Location: Rushden Library.

BIG50 Halloween Story Time
Stories and crafts with a Halloween theme. Date: 21 October. Time: 10am to 11am.
Location: Oundle Library. Find out more and book your space.

Town of Culture Promotional Stand
Discover more about Corby’s Town of Culture programme. Date: 21 October. Time: To be confirmed
Location: Corby Library.

BIG50 Rhymetime
A special Rhymetime session featuring nursery rhymes and creating rhymes with actions. Date: 21 October. Time: 10am to 10:30am.
Location: Kettering Library. Find out more and book your space.

Thursday 22 October

BIG50 Rhymetime
Book-based rhymes and storytelling. Date: 22 October. Time: 9:30am to 10am and 11:30am to 12 noon
Location: Corby Library. Find out more about this session.

Explore-a-Story
Interactive story activities for children. Date: 22 October. Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Rushden Library.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea
A story session and themed tea party inspired by the classic children’s book. Date: 22 October. Time: 1:30pm to 2:30pm.
Location: Irthlingborough Library. Find out more and book your space. Limited spaces.

Friday 23 October

Explore a Story
A reading-focused session encouraging children to explore and engage with stories. Date: 23 October. Time: 10am to 11am.
Location: Kettering Library. Find out more and book your space.

Roundtable Discussion
A roundtable with senior leaders from education, the LVEP and North Northamptonshire Council. Date: 23 October. Time: 12 noon to 4pm.
Location: Corby Sixth Form.

Teen Book Club
Self-led writing and story-themed activities for young people. Date: 23 October. Time: 4pm to 5pm
Location: Rushden Library.

Author Visit with Juliet Timpson
Meet author Juliet Timpson and take part in an author engagement session. Date: 23 October. Time: To be confirmed
Location: Irthlingborough Library.

Saturday 24 October

Author Event with Amir Ali
Meet author Amir Ali and hear about his work. Date: 24 October. Time: 2:30pm to 4pm
Location: Corby Library.

Reopening Celebration – Art Gallery
To showcase and celebrate the library and Alfred East Art Gallery in Kettering, a special event will take place that will be supported by the Friends of the Art Gallery & Museum.  Date: 24 October. Time: from 10am.
Location: Alfred East Art Gallery, Kettering. Discover more about this event.

Sunday 25 October

Northamptonshire Day
Join in the county celebrations for Northamptonshire Day. Date: 25 October. Time: 10am to 5pm.
Location: Kettering. Find out more information about Northamptonshire Day.