Derbyshire libraries
Derbyshire libraries, a council or local authority, has 70 linked activity listings across 56 venues. Check each activity page and linked source before travelling or booking.
About
Derbyshire County Council Libraries runs free story and rhyme sessions for babies and children up to age 5, with formats such as Story and Rhyme Time, Storytime, Bubbles and Babies and Sensory Baby Sessions. Parents can use the Library Story and Rhyme Times listing to see the current branch-by-branch options.
The recorded age range runs from birth to 5 years. Venues include Whaley Bridge, Tideswell, Swadlincote, Staveley, South Normanton, Shirebrook, Sandiacre, Ripley, New Mills and Newbold, so families can compare nearby libraries rather than one fixed venue.
Sessions are spread across Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon slots such as 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 14:15. The free format suits parents who want a regular low-commitment group for a baby or toddler.
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Activities
Classes and venues
These are listed classes and venues for Derbyshire libraries. Check the operator before travelling or booking.
baby sensory
Bubbles and Babies
Bolsover Library, Bolsover
toddler music
Toddler Rhyme and Storytime
Bolsover Library, Bolsover
baby music
Baby Rhyme Time
Bolsover Library, Bolsover
toddler music
Rhymetime
Etwall Library, South Derbyshire
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Shirebrook Library, Bolsover
baby sensory
Bubbles and Babies
Shirebrook Library, Bolsover
baby sensory
Sensory Play
Long Eaton Library, Erewash
toddler music
Rhyme and Storytime
Long Eaton Library, Erewash
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Ilkeston Library, Erewash
baby sensory
Baby Sensory Play
Ilkeston Library, Erewash
baby sensory
Bubbles and Babies
Etwall Library, South Derbyshire
toddler music
Toddler Rhyme Time
Chesterfield Library, Chesterfield
baby music
Baby Rhyme Time
Chesterfield Library, Chesterfield
library session
Time to Play
Bakewell Library, Derbyshire Dales
library session
Storytime
Bakewell Library, Derbyshire Dales
library session
Story and Rhyme Time
Shirebrook Library, Bolsover
library session
Bubbles and Babies
Shirebrook Library, Bolsover
library session
Sensory Play
Long Eaton Library, Erewash
library session
Rhyme and Storytime
Long Eaton Library, Erewash
library session
Rhyme Time
Ilkeston Library, Erewash
library session
Baby sensory play
Ilkeston Library, Erewash
library session
Rhymetime
Etwall Library, South Derbyshire
library session
Bubbles and babies
Etwall Library, South Derbyshire
library session
Toddler Rhyme Time
Chesterfield Library
library session
Baby Rhyme Time
Chesterfield Library
library session
'Time to Play' (this is a parent-led activity)
Bakewell Library, Derbyshire Dales
library session
Storytime
Bakewell Library, Derbyshire Dales
baby sensory
Sensory Baby Sessions
Pinxton Library, Bolsover
library session
Storytime
Alfreton Library, Amber Valley
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Whaley Bridge Library, High Peak
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Tideswell Community Managed Library, Derbyshire Dales
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Swadlincote Library, South Derbyshire
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Staveley Library, Chesterfield
library session
Storytime
South Normanton Library, Bolsover
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Sandiacre Library, Erewash
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Ripley Library, Amber Valley
toddler music
Rhyme Time
New Mills Library
toddler music
Rhyme and Storytime
Newbold Library, Chesterfield
toddler music
Rhyme and Storytime
Matlock Library, Derbyshire Dales
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Holmewood Library, North East Derbyshire
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Heanor Library, Amber Valley
toddler music
Rhyme and Storytime
Glossop Library, High Peak
toddler music
Story and Rhymetime
Eckington Library, North East Derbyshire
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Dronfield Library, North East Derbyshire
toddler music
Rhyme and Storytime
Clay Cross Library, North East Derbyshire
baby music
Bounce and Rhyme
Brimington Library, Chesterfield
library session
Storytime and Sensory Play
Borrowash Library, Erewash
toddler music
Story and Rhyme Time
Belper Library, Amber Valley
toddler music
Rhyme Time
Ashbourne Library, Derbyshire Dales
library session
Story and rhyme time
Whaley Bridge Library, High Peak