Amazing Children’s Activities From The British Library

The British Library has shared a new exciting children’s activity pack full of games and crafts for children to do over the Summer. The activity pack is free to download and is designed to give children fun things to do without needing to look at a screen. Let’s look at what’s included, shall we?

Once Upon an Adventure 

The Once Upon An Adventure activity pack is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood but with some significant changes. It features mask making, comic creating, craft activities, and even some games to play on your own or with a friend. Featuring some amazing illustrations by Viviane Schwarz the activity pack is perfect for the Summer holidays.

Download and print the activity pack

Quentin Blake Colouring

Illustrator and cartoonist Sir Quentin Blake lends his talents to these charming colouring sheets. Four different designs are available in Blake’s trademark style. So, if your child wants something a little more relaxed these fun colouring sheets are just what you need. To download them just follow.

Download colouring sheets

More Summer Fun!

If you’re looking for more fun things to do over the Summer don’t forget to signup to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge. You can find out everything you need to know in our helpful guide and you can also download a great selection of children’s books on the BorrowBox Digital Library. 

The Harris Library is also now open as well so you can come in and browse our selection of great children’s books. Remember new rules are in effect at the Harris to ensure everyone’s health and safety so be sure to check out our reopening statement before visiting. Be sure to follow the Harris on social media as well as we launch more exciting activities over the Summer.