Events

SEND Play space
Thursday, 26th February 2026, 2.30pm to 4.00pm

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?

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

Family Hub-Barrow Library

Every Thursday  2.30pm-4pm

Pokemon club
Thursday, 26th February 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Attention all Pokémon trainers! 

Pokémon club returns this Thursday, even bigger than before! To accommodate a larger group, we have moved upstairs, though we are still located at Barrow Library. Don't worry - there'll be a sign and helpful library staff on the day to show you where to go! There is also a lift if required. 

Barrow Library: Every Thursday, during term time, 4:30PM - 5:30PM 

No booking required! For more information, contact 01229 407370.

Group Poster
Friday, 27th February 2026, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Midwife clinic every Friday 9:30am-4pm bookable via your Midwife.

Group Poster
Friday, 27th February 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
Friday, 27th February 2026, 9.30am to 11.00am

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

Family Hub-Greengate

Every Friday during term time 9.30am-11am

Suitable for children walking to 4 years

Read , Rhyme and play
Friday, 27th February 2026, 10.30am to 11.00am

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!

play space social media
Friday, 27th February 2026, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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 Thursday 12pm-2pm.

Family Hub - Ormsgill -every Friday 1pm-4pm

Suitable for ages 0-5 years.

Drop-in session-no booking required. 

Sensory room photo
Saturday, 28th February 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
Saturday, 28th February 2026, 10.00am to 4.00pm

Did you know there are scales at Barrow 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

Furness Babywearing
Monday, 2nd March 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, 2nd March 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

Group Poster
Monday, 2nd March 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, 2nd March 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

Play space poster
Monday, 2nd March 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, 3rd March 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm

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

Group Poster
Tuesday, 3rd March 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

SEND Play space
Tuesday, 3rd March 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, 3rd March 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, 3rd March 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

 

Chill Chat and Play Poster
Tuesday, 3rd March 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