Green and Thrifty Fortnight
Green & Thrifty Fortnight returns to libraries in Hampshire from Saturday 14 February until Saturday 28 February.
The fortnight is full of free, eco-friendly activities designed to help you, your family and friends save money while making sustainable choices.
From clothing upcycling workshops to children's interactive story time sessions and junk modelling crafts to workshops that build our resilience for a changing world, there's something for everyone. Join us to discover how small changes can make a big difference for both your wallet and the planet.
Book now to secure a place on one of our pre-booked workshops and activities:
Events in Hampshire LibrariesMore free, drop-in events will be listed here soon, please bookmark the page and check back in.
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Green & Thrifty Saturday Family Fun at Aldershot Library
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Themed Construction Club at Aldershot Library
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Themed Rhymetime at Aldershot Library
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Recycling Storytime and Craft at Aldershot Library
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Earth Themed Storytime at Aldershot Library
Wednesday 25 February
11am to 12pmListen to stories and then take part in a sustainable colouring session
Ideal for children aged 2 - 4 -
Book Hedgehog Craft at Alresford Library
Saturday 14 February to Friday 20 February
Running during library opening hours
Drop-in for a book hedgehog craft during our opening hours -
Make a Bird Feeder at Alresford Library
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Waste Prevention Community Champion Stall at Alresford Library
Tuesday 24 February
1pm to 3pmDrop-in to speak to a Waste Prevention community champion
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Make a Bird Feeder at Alton Library
Saturday 21 February
10am to 12pmMake a bird feeder and submit this online to earn your Blue Peter Green Badge.
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Green and Thrifty Themed Construction Club at Alton Library
Saturday 14 February
2pm to 4pmMonday 16 February
10am to 12pm
Tuesday 17 February
2pm to 4pmFriday 20 February
All daySaturday 21 February
2pm to 4pmSaturday 28 February
2pm to 4pm -
Green and Thrifty Themed Rhymetime at Alton Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February
10:30am to 11am -
Green and Thrifty Themed Storytime at Alton Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February
10:30am to 11am -
Junk Jodie Tree-TASTIC! at Alton Library
Thursday 19 February
12pm to 1pmInteractive storytelling and crafts. Suitable for ages 3+
Book a free place today -
Green and Thrifty Themed Construction Club at Andover Library
Saturday 14 February
2pm to 4pm
Animal themedSaturday 21 February
2pm to 4pm
Eco-house themedSaturday 28 February
2pm to 4pmNature themed
Ideal for ages up to 11
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Selfie Shack at Andover Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February
Running during library opening hoursIdeal for ages 11 and under
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Nature Themed Rhymetime for Dads at Andover Library
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Green or Nature Themed Storytime at Andover Library
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February
11am to 11:30amIdeal for ages up to 7
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Green Themed Rhymetime at Andover Library
Wednesday 18 February and Wednesday 25 February
11am to 11:30amFriday 20 February and Friday 27 February
10am to 10:30am and 11am to 11:30amIdeal ages up to 4
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Storytribe: Green and Thrifty Special at Andover Library
Monday 16 February 2026
2pm to 3pmJoin StoryTribe for an hour of Interactive Storytelling including a sustainable craft activity. Suitable for ages 5 - 11.
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Green and Thrifty Craft at Andover Library
Thursday 19 February
10am to 11amIdeal for ages up to 11
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Bug Hotel Craft at Andover Library
Saturday 21 February
2pm to 4pmDrop-in craft ideal for ages up to 11. Whilst stock lasts
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Clothing Upcycling Basics at Andover Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30am to 11:30amThis hands-on workshop introduces essential upcycling techniques to refresh and repair your wardrobe.
Book your free place today -
Waste Prevention Community Champion Stall at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Saturday 14 February
11am to 1pm
Come along to chat to a Waste Prevention Community Champion
Suitable for all -
Green and Thrifty Themed Rhymetime at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Tuesday 17 February, Wednesday 18 February, Thursday 19 February, Tuesday 24 February, Wednesday 25 February and Thursday 26 February
10:30am to 11am -
Caterpillar Bookmark Activity at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Wednesday 18 February
2pmFunded by the Holiday Activity Fund
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Grow Springtime Flowers at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Thursday 19 February
2pm to 4pmIdeal for ages 3+
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Make a Weather Dial at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Saturday 21 February
11am to 1pm -
Green and Thrifty Themed Storytime at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February
10:30am -
Nature-Based Resilience Workshop at Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Saturday 21 February 2026
10:30am to 11:30amIn this workshop you will learn to embrace uncertainty, cultivate gratitude, and build inner resilience.
Book your free place -
Wildlife Windchimes at Bishops Waltham Library
Tuesday 17 February to Saturday 21 February
Running during library opening hours -
Bug Masks at Bishops Waltham Library
Tuesday 24 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during library opening hours -
Natured Themed Rhymetime at Bordon Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
2pm to 3pmThursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30am to 11am -
Seed Swap at Bordon Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 21 February 2026
Running during library opening hours -
Scavenger Hunt at Bordon Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 21 February 2026
Running during library opening hours -
Waste Prevention Community Champion Stall at Bordon Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmSuitable for all ages
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Junk Modelling at Bridgemary Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 21 February
Running during library opening hours -
Green Treasure Trail at Bridgemary Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February
Running during library opening hours -
Explore our Garden at Bridgemary Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Open during library opening hours (weather permitting)Explore our bird hide and spot signs of winter
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Warm & Welcome: Green and Thrifty at Bridgemary Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 12pmThis event is open to anyone wanting to know more about saving money by reducing food waste, growing your own, and making energy savings in your home
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Story, Rhythm and Rhyme at Bridgemary Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
10:15am to 10:45amNature themed fun. All ages welcome
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Nature Themed Rhymetime at Bridgemary Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February
1:15pm -
Waste Prevention Community Champion Stall at Bridgemary Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
2pm to 4pmSuitable for all ages
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Construction Club at Chandler's Ford Library
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
10am to 4:30pm
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
10am to 4:30pmWednesday 18 February and Wednesday 25 February 2026
10am to 4:30pmFriday 19 February and Friday 27 February 2026
10am to 1pm -
Weather Collage Craft at Chandler's Ford Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during library opening hours -
Dinosaur and Joke Trail at Chandler's Ford Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during library opening hours -
Green and Thrifty Rhymetime at Chandler's Ford Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
10:30am to 11am
Monday 23 February 2026
10:30am to 11am
Thursday 19 February 2026
10:30am to 11am -
Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at Chandler's Ford Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Interactive storytelling and crafts -
Clothing Upcycling Basics at Chandler's Ford Library
Friday 27 February 2026
10:30am to 11:30am
This hands-on workshop introduces essential upcycling techniques to refresh and repair your wardrobe
Book your free place -
Bird hide Selfie Shack at Chineham Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during library opening hoursIdeal for children aged under 11
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Blue Peter Green Badge at Chineham Library
Saturday 14 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
10am to 12pmMake a bug hotel
Wednesday 18 February 2026
10am to 12pmMake a cress caterpillar
For ages 3+
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Earth Themed Storytime at Chineham Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
10:30am to 11amIdeal for ages 3 -5
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Earth Themed Rhymetime at Chineham Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
10am to 10:30am (under 1s)
11am to 11:30am (over 1s) -
Earth Themed Saturday Story at Chineham Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
10am to 10:30amListen to The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Ideal for ages 3 - 7 -
Natured Themed Construction Club at Chineham Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pmIdeal for ages 2+
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Saturday Family Fun: Green and Thrifty Construction Club
Saturday 14 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
2pm to 4pmIdeal for ages 2+
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Wonderseekers: Climate Trackers at Eastleigh Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
1pm to 2:30pmBuild your own 'climate tracker' satellite and discover how we can all help protect Planet Earth. Suitable for ages 5 -11
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Flower Themed Trail at Eastleigh Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during opening hours -
Green Themed Rhymetime at Eastleigh Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30am to 11am -
Pen Pot Craft at Emsworth Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
10am to 10:30amMake a pen pot out of recycled materials
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Bird Feeder Craft at Emsworth Library
Friday 20 February 2026
11am to 1pmMake a bird feeder from a milk carton. Ideal for all ages
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Green Themed Rhymetime at Emsworth Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
10am to 10:30am -
Green Themed Storytime at Emsworth Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
10am to 10:30amIdeal for ages 2+
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Green Themed Storytime at Fareham Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
11am to 11:30amSuitable for all ages
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Nature-Based Resilience Workshop at Fareham Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
10:30am to 11:30amIn this workshop you will learn to embrace uncertainty, cultivate gratitude, and build inner resilience.
For ages 16+
Book your free place -
Green and Thrifty Fortnight Things at Fareham Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hours- Blue Peter Reading Badge
- Interactive recycled art display inspired by 'The Rainbow Fish'
- Seed swap
- 'Rehome a teddy' box with soft toys
- Buzztastic photo opportunity in our recycled bumblebee
- Green and Thrifty children's library trail
- Board games and puzzles
- Key to Joy project - collage
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Baby Rhymetime at Fareham Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
11am to 11:30amSuitable for under 2s
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Mini Builders Construction Club at Fareham Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
Wednesday 18 February and Wednesday 25 February 2026
11:30am to 1pm -
Clothing Upcycling Basics Workshop at Fareham Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
2pm to 3pmJoin textile artist and workshop tutor Sarah Appleton to discover the joy of giving your clothes a second life!
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Nature Themed Storytime at Fareham Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
Wednesday 18 February and Wednesday 25 February 2026
11am to 11:30amSuitable for under 5s
Friday 20 February and Friday 26 February 2026
2pm to 2:30pmSuitable for babies and pre-schoolers
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Baby Play at Fareham Library
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February 2026
10am to 12pmSuitable for newborn babies after their 6 week check-up to pre-walking age
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Book Themed Papercraft at Fareham Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
10am to 12pmJoin us for a book character-themed crafting session and an exciting scavenger hunt. £2 a ticket.
Ideal for ages 4+
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Toddler Rhymetime at Fareham Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
10am to 10:30amSuitable for 2-5 year olds
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Stay and Play for Babies and Toddlers at Fareham Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
9:30am to 11:30am -
Binocular Craft at Farnborough Library
Saturday 14 February 2026
10am to 12pmCome and make a pair of binoculars out of recycled tubes and paper
Ideal for ages 4+
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Fairy Door Craft Activity at Farnborough Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
10am to 12pmCraft kit to make a miniature fairy door out of foam, as well as a fairy to accompany it
Ideal for ages 4+
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Saturday Family Fun: Book Folding Hedgehog Craft at Farnborough Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
10am to 12pmIdeal for ages 5 -11
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Green and Thrifty Themed Storytime at Farnborough Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 10:30amEarth themed Storytime
Friday 27 February 2026
10:30am -
Natured Themed Colouring Tables at Farnborough Library
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Running during library opening hoursIdeal for all ages
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Clothing Upcycling Basics at Farnborough Library
Monday 23 February 2026
2pm to 3pmThis hands-on workshop introduces essential upcycling techniques to refresh and repair your wardrobe.
Book your free place -
Bug Hotel Craft at Fleet Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 2pmIdeal for ages 4+
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Green and Thrifty Themed Toddler Time at Fordingbridge Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
10:30am to 11amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children -
Wear Your Art Printmaking Workshop at Gosport Discovery Centre
Wednesday 18 February 2026
2:30pm to 3:30pmUnleash your inner designer, meet new people and learn a new skill in a relaxed environment. For creative souls aged 12-16.
Book your free place -
Nature-Based Resilience Workshop at Havant Library
Saturday 28 February 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pmIn this workshop you will learn to embrace uncertainty, cultivate gratitude, and build inner resilience. For ages 16+
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Earth Themed Rhymetime at Hayling Island Library
Wednesday 25 February 2026
10:30am to 11amIdeal for under 5s
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Green & Thrifty Construction Club at Leigh Park Library
Saturday 21 February
10am to midday -
Family board games at Leigh Park Library
Friday 20 February
1pm to 4pmSaturday 28 February
10am to midday -
Green and Thrifty Craft at Leigh Park Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
10am to 2pmSock Puppets made from old socks and repurposed materials. Suitable for all ages
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Green and thrifty baby rhyme time
Monday 16 February 2026
11am to 11:30amA songs and rhymes session for babies between 12 and 18 months. Perfect for helping your baby develop literacy skills.
Parent and carers must stay with their children.
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Green and thrifty rhyme time
Thursday 19 February 2026
2pm to 2:30pmJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents and carers with children aged birth to 5 years. Great for toddlers.
Parent and carers must stay with their children.
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Green and thrifty baby rhyme time
Thursday 19 February 2026
2:45pmJoin us for a story followed by a nature themed stamping activity and trail.
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Green and thrifty baby rhyme time
Monday 23 February 2026
11am to 11:30amA songs and rhymes session for babies between 12 and 18 months.
Perfect for helping your baby develop literacy skills.
Parent and carers must stay with their children.
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Clothing Upcycling Basics
Tuesday 24 February 2026
2pm to 3pmThis hands-on workshop introduces essential upcycling techniques to refresh and repair your wardrobe. Suitable for age 14+.
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Waste prevention community champion stall
Tuesday 24 February 2026
10am to midday -
Green and thrifty themed Toddler Time
Wednesday 25 February 2026
11am to 11:30amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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Green and thrifty rhyme time
Thursday 26 February 2026
2pm to 2:30pmJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents and carers with children aged birth to 5 years. Great for toddlers.
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Blue Peter Green Badge
Saturday 14 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Saturday 14 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Saturday Family Fun - Green & Thrifty Construction Club
Saturday 14 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Tuesday 17 February 2026
1pm to 5pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Tuesday 17 February 2026
1pm to 5pm -
Green and Thrifty themed toddler time
Wednesday 18 February 2026
11am to 11:30amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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Blue Peter Green Badge
Thursday 19 February 2026
1pm to 5pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Thursday 19 February 2026
1pm to 5pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Friday 20 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Friday 20 February 2026
9:30m to 1:30pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Saturday 21 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Saturday 21 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Saturday Family Fun - Green & Thrifty Construction Club
Saturday 21 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Tuesday 24 February 2026
1pm to 5pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Tuesday 24 February 2026
1pm to 5pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Thursday 26 February 2026
1pm to 5pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Thursday 26 February 2026
1pm to 5pm -
Blue Peter Green Badge
Friday 27 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Friday 27 February 2026
9:30m to 1:30pm -
Earth themed rhymetime
Friday 27 February 2026
10am to 10:30amSuitable for children under 5 years old.
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Blue Peter Green Badge
Saturday 28 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pmCreate a Fairy Garden or Create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer.
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Bug Finder Digital Trail
Saturday 28 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Saturday Family Fun - Green & Thrifty Construction Club
Saturday 28 February 2026
9:30am to 1:30pm -
Green and Thrifty themed toddler time
Monday 16 February 2026
10:30am to 11amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at New Milton Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
12pm to 1pmInteractive storytelling and crafts. Ideal for ages 3+
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Bear hunt story and nature stamping activity and trail
Thursday 19 February 2026
11:15amHalf term event.
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Green and Thrifty themed Rhymetime
Thursday 19 February 2026
10:30amJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents and carers with children aged birth to 5 years. Great for toddlers.
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New Forest Heat Project pop up
Thursday 19 February 2026
10am to middayFind out ways to save money on your utility bills.
In main Library.
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Stay and play
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 4pm -
Green and Thrifty themed toddler time
Monday 23 February 2026
10:30amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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Green and Thrifty themed Rhymetime
Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30amJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents and carers with children aged birth to 5 years. Great for toddlers.
Parent and carers must stay with their children.
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Green and Thrifty Themed Teddy Tales at Petersfield Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
11am to 11:30amEnjoy nature themed stories and rhymes. Suitable for ages 3-5 years.
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Pom Pom Craft Activity for Adults at Portchester Library
Wednesday 25 February 2026
10am to 4pmCreate something new using left over wool.
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Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at Ringwood Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 11am
Interactive storytelling and crafts. Ideal for ages 3+
Book your free place -
After School Craft Club at Stubbington Library
Friday 27 February
3:30pm to 4:30pmRecycled loo roll craft
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Blue Peter Green Badge: Bird Feeder Activity at Tadley Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
10am to middayMake a bird feeder. Suitable for ages 5+
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Board Games and Construction Club at Totton Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 1pm -
Nature Rhymetimes at Waterlooville Library
Monday 16 February &
Thursday 19 February
10am & 11am -
Nature Storytime at Waterlooville Library
Tuesday 17 February
10:30am to 11am -
Clothing Upcycling Basics Workshop at Waterlooville Library
Wednesday 25 February 2026
11am to 12pmThis hands-on workshop introduces essential upcycling techniques to refresh and repair your wardrobe.
Book your free place -
Blue Peter Green Badge at West End Library
Saturday 14 February
Tuesday 17 February
Thursday 19 February
Friday 20 February
Saturday 21 February
Tuesday 24 February
Thursday 26 February
Friday 27 February
Saturday 28 February
During branch opening hoursCreate a Fairy Garden or create a Veggie Patch Bird Scarer
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Saturday Family Fun at West End Library
Saturday 14 February
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 28 February
Green & Thrifty Construction Club
Available during branch opening hoursBug Finder Digital Trail
Available during branch opening hours -
Earth Themed Rhymetime at West End Library
Tuesday 17 February &
Tuesday 24 February
1:30pm to 2pm -
Bug Finder Digital Trail at West End Library
Tuesday 17 February
Thursday 19 February
Tuesday 24 February
Thursday 26 February
Friday 27 February
During branch opening hours -
Themed Illustration Club at Whitchurch Library
Monday 23 February
4pm to 4:30m -
G&T drop-in craft at Whitchurch Library
Wednesday 25 February
3:30pm to 4:30pmAfter school: Loo roll little houses
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Themed Storytime at Whitchurch Library
Saturday 14 February
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 28 February
10:30am to 11am -
Green and Thrifty Craft at Whitchurch Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 12pmPlant a seed in a newspaper pot. Suitable for under 11s
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Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at Winchester Library
Monday 16 February 2026
2:30pm to 3:30pmInteractive storytelling and crafts. Ideal for ages 3+
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Hedgehog Book Folding at Yateley Library
Monday 16 February 2026
10am to 4pmIdeal for ages 5+
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Bug Hotels at Yateley Library
Monday 23 February 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pm -
Bug Hotels at Yateley Library
Tuesday 24 February 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pm -
Bug Hotels at Yateley Library
Friday 27 February 2026
2:30pm to 4:30pm -
Green Themed Construction Club at Yateley Library
Saturday 14 February 2026
10am to middayIdeal for all ages
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Green Themed Rhymetime at Yateley Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10:15am to 10:45am -
Hedgehog Book Folding at Yateley Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
2pm to 4pmIdeal for ages 5+
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Hedgehog Book Folding at Yateley Library
Friday 20 February 2026
2pm to 4pmIdeal for ages 5+
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Nature Storytime at Yateley Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10:30am to 11am -
Saturday Stay and Play at Yateley Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
10am to midday -
Green and Thrifty Craft at Leigh Park Library
Saturday 14 February 2026
10am to middayWooden animals
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Winchester Science Centre at Leigh Park Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
Building model satellites out of recycled materials. Pop into Leigh Park Library to book.
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Nature Themed Storytime + Green Themed Rhymetime at Leigh Park Library
10am to 10:30am
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Blue Peter Green Badge at Stubbington Library
Available during branch opening hours
Create a picture or collage inspired by protecting the environment.
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Decorate a plant pot activity at Stubbington Library
Tuesday 17 February
1pm to 4pmTuesday 24 February
3:15pm to 4:45pmDecorate a plant pot in the library - sunflower seeds and soil available in branch.
Subject to availability (while stocks last, activity must be supervised).
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Green & Thrifty Trail at Stubbington Library
Available during branch opening hours
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Hedgehog Book Craft at Stubbington Library
Friday 20 February
2pm to 4pmMake a hedgehog from a book
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Junk Modelling at Stubbington Library
Monday 16 February
10:45am to midday -
Saturday Family Fun at Stubbington Library
Saturday 14 February
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 28 FebruaryGreen & Thrifty Construction Club
9:30am to 12:30pmSeed Swap
Available during branch opening hoursGreen & Thrifty Trail
Available during branch opening hoursBlue Peter Green Badge
Create a picture or collage inspired by protecting the environment.
Available during branch opening hours -
Seed Swap at Stubbington Library
Available during branch opening hours
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Waste Prevention Community Champion stall at Stubbington Library
Tuesday 24 February
10am to midday -
Green & Thrifty Themed Rhymetime at Ringwood Library
Wednesday 18 February &
Wednesday 25 February
10:30am to 11am, followed by Stay and PlayJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents/carers with children aged birth - 5 years.
Great for toddlers. Parent/carers must stay with their children. -
Green & Thrifty Themed Toddler Time at Ringwood Library
Thursday 19 February
10:30am to 11amCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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Green & Thrifty Themed Toddler Time at Ringwood Library
Thursday 19 February
10:30am to 11am, followed by Stay and PlayCome and have fun at our interactive session, which is perfect for toddlers. With a mixture of stories and rhymes, our session is ideal for pre-school aged children.
No need to book, just turn up! Parents and carers must remain with their children.
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StoryTribe: 'Wear Your Art!' at Ringwood Library
Thursday 19 February
2:30pm to 4pmPrinting workshop for ages 12 to 16.
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Seed Planting at Tadley Library
Saturday 28 February
10am to middayFamily activity. No charge.
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Earth and Environment themed Storytime at Tadley Library
Thursday 26 February
10:30am to 11amFollowed by junk modelling craft session from 11am. £1 per child.
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Family Craft at Tadley Library
Monday 16 February
10am to middayCreate wooden disc birds. £1 per child.
(while stocks last) -
Nature/Animal themed Baby Rhymetime at Tadley Library
Tuesday 17 February &
Tuesday 24 February
10:30am to 11am -
Nature/Animal themed Rhymetime at Tadley Library
Friday 20 February &
Friday 27 February
10:30am to 11am -
Woodland Animal themed Storytime at Tadley Library
Thursday 19 February
10:30am to 11amFollowed by Book Hedgehog craft sessions from 11am. £1 per child.
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Blue Peter Green Badge at Havant Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 1pmCreate a Bird Feeder and submit this online to earn your Blue Peter Green Badge.
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Green and Thrifty Baby Rhymetime at Havant Library
Tuesday 17 February &
Tuesday 24 February
11:30am -
Green and Thrifty Rhymetime for toddlers at Havant Library
Tuesday 17 February &
Tuesday 24 February
10:30am -
Spring Meadow at Havant Library
Monday 16 February 2026
10am to 1pmCreate colourful bugs from cardboard tubes
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Green and Thrifty Themed RhymeTime at Fordingbridge Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
10:30am to 11amJoin in with our lively songs and rhymes session. For parents/carers with children aged birth to 5 years. Great for toddlers.
No need to book, just turn up!
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Saturday Family Fun - Green & Thrifty Construction Club at Hayling Island Library
Saturday 14 February
Saturday 21 February
Saturday 28 February
Available during branch open hours -
Green and Thrifty Colour and Create at Portchester Library
Thursday 19 February &
Thursday 26 February
11am to 1pmNature themed colouring for adults.
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Green and Thrifty Kids Craft Event at Portchester Library
Monday 16 February
10am to 4pmCreate a collage using recycled materials and add to our butterfly display! No need to book, just drop in and get creative.
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Green and Thrifty Kids Craft Event at Portchester Library
Saturday 21 February
10am to 1pmDecorate a flower pot and take some seeds to grow at home.
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Green and Thrifty Kids Craft Event at Portchester Library
Saturday 28 February
10am to 1pmLucky dip craft, using crafts from previous events. What will you create?
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Green and Thrifty themed Storytime at Portchester Library
Wednesday 18 February
10am to 10:30amEnjoy nature themed stories, suitable for ages 3-8 years.
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Green and Thrifty Toddler Rhymetime, Crafts and Mini Builders at Portchester Library
Monday 23 February
10am to 11:30amSing along at rhymetime, then get creative with your toddler.
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Make a Bird Feeder at Fleet Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 2pmIdeal for ages 3+
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Green and Thrifty Fortnight Activities at Fleet Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
Running during library opening hoursSeed swap
Spring picture trail. Ideal for ages 3+
Nature themed colouring tables. All ages -
Hart District Council Climate Change Drop-in at Fleet Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30am to 12:30am -
Book Folding Hedgehog Craft at Fleet Library
Saturday 14 February 2026
10am to 4pmIdeal for ages 5 -11
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Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at Fleet Library
Monday 16 February 2026
10am to 11amInteractive storytime and craft. Ideal for ages 3+
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Themed Rhymetime at Fleet Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
10am to 12pm (three sessions during this time)Ideal for under 5s
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Themed Storytime at Fleet Library
Monday 23 February 2026
10:30am -
Warm and Welcome Tales at Fleet Library
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
2pmStorytime for adults
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Green and Thrifty Storytime at Petersfield Library
Saturday 14 February
11am to 11:30amEnjoy nature themed stories.
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Green and Thrifty Kids Craft Event at Petersfield Library
Wednesday 18 February &
Saturday 21 February
2pm to 3:30pm -
Nature Rhymetime at Petersfield Library
Wednesday 18 February
10:30am to 11am -
Green and Thrifty Baby Rhymetime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
1:30pm -
Green and Thrifty Storytime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February 2026
10:30amIdeal for under 5s
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Green and Thrifty Toddler Rhymetime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
10:30am -
Makaton Storytime at Gosport Discovery Centre
Saturday 21 February 2026
10:30amSuitable for all ages
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Story Maker: Superworm at Gosport Discovery Centre
Saturday 14 February 2026
10:30am to 12pmFree storytime with an optional recycled craft activity after - £1 for craft
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Waste Prevention Community Champion Stall at Gosport Discovery Centre
Thursday 19 February 2026
10am to 12pmSuitable for all ages
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Meet the Gosport Worms at Gosport Discovery Centre
Saturday 14 February 2026
During library opening hoursMeet the Gosport worms on the 1st floor
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Blue Peter Green Badge at Hedge End Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursCreate a fairy garden or veggie patch bird scarer. Suitable for all ages
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Bug Finder Digital Trail at Hedge End Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursSuitable for all ages
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Earth Themed Rhymetime at Hedge End Library
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February 2026
10am to 10:30amSuitable for under 5s
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Earth Themed Rhymetime, Storytime and Craft at Hedge End Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
10am to 10:45amSuitable for under 5s
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Saturday Family Fun: Green and Thrifty Construction Club at Hedge End Library
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursSuitable for all ages
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Build a Birdbox at Hythe Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
2pm to 4pmSupported by the Holiday Activity Fund
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Green and Thrifty Fortnight Activities at Hythe Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursGreen and Thrifty Trail
Eco fact of the day on a chalkboard at the Help Desk
Eco pledge tree for children
Hints & Tips board for adults - top tips for thrifty living
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Go Green Crafts at Hythe Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 11am£2 per child. Suitable for all ages.
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Green and Thrifty Rhymetime at Hythe Library
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February 2026
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
11am -
Green and Thrifty Storytime at Hythe Library
Wednesday 18 February and Wednesday 25 February 2026
11amIdeal for pre-school age
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Saturday Family Fun: Construction Club and Storytime at Hythe Library
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
9:30am to 12:30pm -
Upcycling with Lucie at Hythe Library
Wednesday 25 February 2026
2pm to 5pmUse upcycled materials and your imagination to create something beautiful. Suitable for all ages
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Go Green Scavenger Hunt at Liphook Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Plant a Herb at Liphook Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 21 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Which Bin Activity at Liphook Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 21 February
During library opening hours -
Saturday Family Fun: Green and Thrifty Construction Club at Lockswood Library
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
9:30am to 12:30pmSuitable for all ages
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Green and Thrifty Fortnight Activities at Lockswood Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursSeed swap
Green and Thrifty Trail - suitable for all ages
Decorate our display board - Colour in a sea creature to add to our underwater ocean display. Suitable for all ages.
Blue Peter Green Badge - Create a picture or collage inspired by protecting the environment. Suitable for all ages.
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After School Junk Modelling at Lockswood Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
3pm to 4:30pmIdeal for ages 4+
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Sunflower Craft Activity at Lockswood Library
Tuesday 17 February and Thursday 19 February 2026
1pm to 4pmMake a paper sunflower craft activity.
Decorate a plant pot, sunflower seeds and soil available in branch. Subject to availability (while stocks last, must be supervised).Ideal for ages 4+
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Green and Thrifty Story and Rhymetime at Lockswood Library
Wednesday 25 February 2026
10am and 11amThursday 26 February 2026
11amIdeal for under 5s
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Make your own Bird Box at Romsey Library
Friday 20 February 2026
10am to 11amCome along and make and decorate your own Bird Box! This event is for children aged 4-11 years old and who receive free school meals as part of pupil premium or are supported under an SEN/EHCP. Includes free goody bag with activity, plus tea/lunch bag to take away.
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Blue Peter Green Badge: Build a Bug Hotel at Romsey Library
Monday 16 February 2026
10am to 1pmDrop in activity
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Green and Thrifty Crafts at Romsey Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 11amHave fun making fabulous Green and Thrifty Crafts. £2 per child. Ideal for ages 3 - 11
Book your place -
Nature Themed International Mother Language Day Italian/Spanish Storytime
Saturday 21 February 2026
11am
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Junk Jodie: Tree-TASTIC! at Romsey Library
Thursday 19 February 2026
3pm to 4pmThis interactive storytelling show includes songs and dancing and is designed to inspire you to create toys from junk and bring them to life with your imagination. Ideal for ages 4 - 8
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Nature-Based Resilience Workshop at Romsey Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pmIn this workshop you will learn to embrace uncertainty, cultivate gratitude, and build inner resilience. By the end of the session, you will feel more resourced to face the challenges ahead, and you may feel more inspired to find your unique gifts to bring forward at this time. For ages 16+
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Nature Rhymetime at Romsey Library
Thursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
11am
Friday 20 February and Friday 27 February 2026
2pm -
Natured Themed Storytime at Romsey Library
Tuesday 24 February 2026
11am -
Nature Trail at Romsey Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Saturday Family Fun: Green and Thrifty Construction Club at Romsey Library
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
1pm to 4pm -
Green and Thrifty Fortnight Activities at Totton Library
Saturday 14 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hoursNature/Spring Trail - find all the pictures and get a sticker. Suitable for all ages
Seed swap
Eco fact of the day
Pledge Tree - make a pledge to protect our planet. Suitable for all ages
Adult colouring
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Go Green Crafts at Totton Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
10am to 11amHave fun making fabulous Green and Thrifty Crafts. £2 per child. Ideal for ages 3 - 11
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Nature Themed Rhymetime at Totton Library
Monday 16 February and Monday 23 February 2026
11amThursday 19 February and Thursday 26 February 2026
11am -
Nature Themed Storytime at Totton Library
Tuesday 17 February and Tuesday 24 February 2026
11am
Suitable for ages 0 - 5As part of Saturday Family Fun:
Saturday 14 February, Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
2pmSuitable for ages 0 - 7
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Cereal Bird Feeder Craft at Eastleigh Library
Friday 20 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Book Collage Craft at Eastleigh Library
Tuesday 17 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Paper Plate Bunny Craft at Eastleigh Library
Saturday 14 February 2026
During library opening hours
Monday 23 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft at Eastleigh Library
Friday 27 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Junk Modelling at Eastleigh Library
Tuesday 24 February and Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Toilet Rolls and String Fish Lanterns Craft at Eastleigh Library
Saturday 21 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Cereal Bird Feeder Craft at Winchester Library
Saturday 21 February to Saturday 28 February 2026
During library opening hours
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Make a Book Hedgehog Craft at Winchester Library
Saturday 14 February to Friday 20 February 2026
During library opening hours -
Nature-Based Resilience Workshop at Winchester Library
Thursday 26 February 2026
3:30pm to 4:30pmIn this workshop you will learn to embrace uncertainty, cultivate gratitude, and build inner resilience. By the end of the session, you will feel more resourced to face the challenges ahead, and you may feel more inspired to find your unique gifts to bring forward at this time. For ages 16+