Special edition children’s library cards
To celebrate our favourite patchwork elephant’s birthday, during February half-term we’re launching special Elmer library cards for young people who join the Hampshire Libraries in 2019. As you can see, one card features Elmer himself and one features Elmer’s unique patchwork pattern.
Any young person living or studying in Hampshire can join our library service. You can join in any Hampshire library branch, or join online if you are aged 16 or over.
- If you’re already a member of Hampshire Libraries, you can get one of the special edition cards from your library for £1. New members will get them for free
- If your membership has expired, you don't need to apply for a new card. Just visit your library to renew your membership
- If you’ve lost your library card, visit your library to get a replacement for £1 charge
- If you have a library card but don't know your PIN, you can get a PIN reminder
Downloadable Crafts and Activities
Download step-by-step guide to making a milk bottle Elmer.
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
Download and print Elmer colouring sheets
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
Download and print Elmer printable bunting
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
Download and print Elmer dice game
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
Download and print Elmer Pin-the-Tail game
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
Download and print Elmer and the Race activity
(© 2019, David McKee. Licensed by Andersen Press Ltd, London. www.elmer.co.uk).
| When | Where | What's happening? |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 16 February | Throughout Hampshire Libraries | Special edition Elmer library cards for young members launched |
| Saturday 16 February 11am to 12 midday | Gosport Discovery Centre | Elmer stories and crafts. FREE but book to ensure a place |
| Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 February | Throughout Hampshire Libraries | Treasure Hunt - find hidden images of Elmer |
| Tuesday 19 February 10:30am | Farnborough Library | Elmer story time and colouring |
| Wednesday 20 February 10am to 12 midday | Fareham Library | Elmer stories, crafts and activities. FREE |
| Thursday 21 February 10am to 12 midday | Leigh Park Library | Elmer themed crafts and activities. FREE |
| Thursday 21 February 2pm to 4pm | Lymington Library | Elmer crafts with paper plates. FREE |
| Thursday 21 February 2pm to 4pm | Totton Library | Elmer crafts. FREE |
| Friday 22 February 10:30am to 11am | Basingstoke Discovery Centre | Elmer themed story time. FREE |
| Friday 22 February 10:30am | Farnborough Library | Make your own Elmer craft session |
| Friday 22 February 11am | Portchester Library | Elmer story time followed by craft activities |
| Saturday 23 February 10am to 2pm | Romsey Library | Elmer crafts plus stories at 11am. FREE |
| On-going | Throughout Hampshire Libraries | Elmer themed story time and rhyme time |
| May half-term | Various Hampshire Libraries | Elmer Day celebrations |
| May half-term | Various Hampshire Libraries | Elmer’s Walk book trails |
| On-going | Throughout Hampshire Libraries | Elmer themed competitions and prizes |
