As part of our National Year of Reading celebrations, Luton Libraries is launching a brand-new monthly podcast, Not So Quiet on the Library Front, on 1 June.
No Booking Required: listen on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@lutonlibrariespodcast
In Chapter 2 of Not So Quiet on the Library Front, Jess and Vicky return with more bookish banter, a surprisingly deep discussion about shelf spacing, and a thriller set in a library that left them questioning everyone at the reference desk. There's customer care psychology, book sketch challenge disasters, medieval fashion advice nobody asked for, and a fascinating chat with Luton Libraries' Joint Head of Service, Sarah Barry. Add in runaway Christmas tree mice, bacon used as a bookmark, and a passionate defence of bent book spines, and you've got an episode that's anything but quiet.
For children aged 4 - 8Summer bookings now open!
Monday 20th July - Friday 28th AugustJoin in on drama activities, puppet shows, pop-Disney singing, arts and crafts, robotics workshops and much more.
All children will enjoy a nutritious meal with friends per bookings.
Free for childen on income-related Free School Meals or £18.80 per child Pay As You Go.
This is a family activity, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Book online here (https://eequ.org/book/luton-central-library-with-active-luton-31450)
Please note, the maximum number of camp sessions that can be booked during Summer 2026 is 16 per eligible child.
Need help booking? Find guidance here: https://help.eequ.org/en/articles/220821-quick-guide-on-how-to-book-a-haf-session (https://help.eequ.org/en/articles/220821-quick-guide-on-how-to-book-a-haf-session)Or call 03330 384146
Join Amira Mitchell for a fun singing workshop where children can enjoy Pop and Disney songs! Through vocal games, group singing and performance activities, participants will build confidence, learn vocal skills and sing together in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for all abilities—just bring your voice and get ready to sing!
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Free for parents/carers.
Join an award-winning children’s entertainer for a Puppet Show Spectacular full of laughter, lively characters and magical storytelling! Children will be taken on a fun-packed adventure with silly surprises, comedy moments and plenty of audience interaction. A joyful, engaging show designed to keep kids laughing, smiling and fully entertained from start to finish.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents/Carers - ticket required to accompany their children.
Learn the basics of DJing with our local radio LUR. They will be giving a guided tour of the equipment, including key functions and how DJs prepare for gigs and radio shows. Young people will then get hands-on experience mixing songs, using sound effects and other DJ techniques, while creating a playlist for a DJ set.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Haig, the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library, The Life Impossible, The Comfort Book, and much-loved children’s titles including The Truth Pixie and A Mouse Called Miika, for a special online live in-conversation event and Q&A.
Join us as Matt discusses his latest story, The Midnight Train – a companion piece to his beloved story of fate, second-chances, and sliding-doors moments, The Midnight Library, which is also currently being adapted into a blockbuster film.
The event will be shown on a screen in the Heritage Room on the 2nd floor.
Refreshments £1.10.
Booking is not required, but please note that space is limited in the Heritage Room.
(This event can also be viewed remotely by registering at (https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbolinda.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_OUgI2AxrTQS6bKP3vu04XQ%23%2Fregistration&data=05%7C02%7CSharon.Dean%40lutonlibraries.co.uk%7C804923c9409f4bef897208dee7357c7)
Join Black British Ballet for a fun-filled family dance adventure! Designed for children aged 3–5 and their grown-ups, this playful workshop uses music, movement and imagination to explore the joy of dance together in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
