Events

Sensory room photo
Saturday, 3rd January 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Did you know the Library have a sensory room? Sensory rooms provide a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of real life and engage a child in their most important work - PLAY!

Barrow Library
Ramsden Square
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1LL

Open Monday to Saturday, no need to book, just pop along.

Group Poster
Monday, 5th January 2026, 9.30am to 6.00pm

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

Group Poster
Monday, 5th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along to our welcoming play space and see/try a range of slings that are free to borrow (refundable deposit required).  

Family Hub-Barrow Library -1st Monday of the month 9.30am-11.30am

Furness Babywearing
Monday, 5th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

Come along to our welcoming play space and see/try a range of slings that are free to borrow from the Furness Area Babywearing Support Group (refundable deposit required). 

Family Hub-Barrow Library, first Monday of the month, 9.30am-11.30am

Baby time social media
Monday, 5th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

Themed sessions for baby, with a range of activities to support positive development and learning such as exploring and making new things, mark making, waterplay, sensory activities, sharing stories and enjoying nursey rhymes.

Family Hub-Walney, Mill Lane

Every Monday during term time, 9.30am-11am

Suitable for babies birth to walking

Play space poster
Monday, 5th January 2026, 1.00pm to 4.30pm

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 Thursday 12pm-2pm.

Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

Drop-in session-no booking required. 

Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

Midwife clinic every Tuesday  9am-12noon bookable via your Midwife.

SEND Play space
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.30am

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?

Suitable for children with Special educational needs and disabilities aged 0-4 years (No diagnosis required)

Family Hub-Ormsgill

Every Tuesday  9.30am-11.30am

Chill Chat and Play Poster
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A session for parents, parents to be and carers, to come along to play and explore and meet new friends.

Family Hub-Newbarns, Rising Side, every Tuesday during term time -9.30am-11am

This group is suitable for children aged 0-4 years.

 

Mums Minds Matter social media
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

A relaxed group supporting mums, babies and their wellbeing. Group sessions include sensory play, keepsake crafts, alongside advice and signposting to promote good mental health for both mums and babies.

Family Hub-Dalton

Every Tuesday 9.30am-11am

 

Group Poster
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 9.30am to 6.00pm

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

Chill Chat and Play Poster
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 1.00pm to 2.30pm

A session for parents, parents to be and carers, to come along to play and explore and meet new friends.

This group is suitable for children aged 0-4 years.

Family Hub-Barrow Library

Every Tuesday during term time, 1pm-2.30pm

 

Read , Rhyme and play
Tuesday, 6th January 2026, 2.00pm to 2.45pm

Join the Barrow Library Team for Read, Rhyme and Play!

Aimed at Tots under 5 and their adults, come along to listen to some of our favourite stories, make some noise with our instruments in our sing-along section and finish by playing with our selection of toys!

Barrow Library:
Tuesdays 2pm - 2.45pm
Fridays: 10.30am - 11am
(Term Time only)


No need to book, just turn up on the day - we also have a sensory room and large children's section available for use!

 

Baby time social media
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 9.30am to 10.30am

Themed sessions for baby, with a range of activities to support positive development and learning such as exploring and making new things, mark making, waterplay, sensory activities, sharing stories and enjoying nursey rhymes.

Family Hub-Dalton

Every Wednesday during term time 9.30am-10.30am

Suitable for babies birth to walking

Group Poster
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 9.30am to 6.00pm

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

Little learners
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 11.00am to 12.00pm

Themed sessions for children covering early years child development, with a range of fun activities, crafts and lots of active learning too.

Family Hub-Dalton

Every Wednesday during term time 11am-12noon

Suitable for children walking to 4 years

child development
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Alongside our Health Visitors clinic, enjoy time with your baby and meet other parents. Slow down, relax and enjoy some play time!   

Family Hub - Barrow Library – Wednesday 5th February – 1pm-3pm.   

Family Hub - Barrow Library – Wednesday 5th March  – 1pm-3pm.

Group Poster
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

First Wednesday of each month. 

Booking essential via your Health Visitor Team.

Please book your clinic appointments by calling your Health Visitor admin team on 01229402845.

MAXability
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

A chance for children with special educational needs and disabilities (no diagnosis required) to come together to play, learn and explore in the soft play area and sensory room.  

Suitable for children aged 0-4 years.  

Hartington Street Methodist Church, every Wednesday 1pm-3pm

Lego club
Wednesday, 7th January 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Come along to Barrow Libraries Lego Club and get creative with! 

Wednesdays during term time at Barrow Library, 4-5pm.