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Family Hubs

Find your local Family Hub in Barrow at Barrow Library. Get in touch to find out more.

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Find free online learning workshops and courses for you to access in your own time. Sign up, log in and find some useful advice and guidance to support you and your family. 

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What's on

Our activities programme is under development and we will be updating this area of the website very soon. Please come back and take a look around for what's on near you. 

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Parent and Carers have your say

We're on the lookout for parents and carers to help us shape the services our Family Hubs deliver to families throughout Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness. Head to the link below to find out more about how you can get involved.

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Baby Weigh Station

Tuesday, 1st April 2025, 9.30am

Did you know there are scales at Barrow Library and Walney Library for self-weighing your baby?

Available each day during Library opening times, no booking required.

Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow in Furness
Cumbria. LA14 1LL

Walney Library, Central Drive, Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria.  LA14 3HY

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SEND Partnership Drop In

Tuesday, 1st April 2025, 10.00am

An informal drop in for parents ad carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. The SEND Team, Children with Disabilities Team, SEND IAS, SEND Engagement & Development Officer, Adult Services Transition Team and ADHD Northwest will be available to answer your questions. The Family Hub Team will provide activities and crafts for families attending with children.

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Play Space

Tuesday, 1st April 2025, 1.00pm

A parent & carer led session, a safe space for you to come and play and interact with your child/children while meeting other parents too. Why not bring a friend?  

Family Hub-Barrow Library-Every Monday, 1pm-4.30pm

Family Hub - Barrow Library – every Tuesday 1pm-4.30pm. (Except 11th Feb and 11th March)  

Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

Drop-in session-no booking required. 

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