Summer 1 2023
Here are some of the exciting free local events for children and young people coming up over half-term.
Public Libraries
Alderman Lacey Library
Beddow Library
Carnegie Library
Central Library
Cosham Library
North End Library
Paulsgrove Library
Portsea Library
Southsea Library
Cosham Code Club
From Saturday 13 May, Code Club at Cosham Library will now be on Saturdays, 2-3pm. At Code Club children learn how to make cool games, animations, and websites too! Aimed at children aged around 9 to 11 years, this free club will teach the basics of coding with Scratch. Absolute beginners welcome! Book a place by calling 023 9283 4210 or email [email protected]. You can also book by popping into any Portsmouth Library.
Online Library
Enjoy free access to lots of brilliant eBooks, Audiobooks, Music, Newspapers and Magazines with a Portsmouth Library account. These fantastic offers are available 24/7 and can be accessed anywhere with an internet/wifi connection.
Don't have a Portsmouth Library account? You can join free online! Use a search engine to find 'Portsmouth Library and Archive Service' website and follow the links to 'Public library' and 'Join the library' - you'll be issued with an account number and password which you can use to start accessing the e-services straight away.
Port Solent kids club
Port Solent Kids Clubs take place throughout the school holidays every Tuesday and Thursday. There is a great choice of free fun activities, from arts and crafts to magic and games, to keep children from 3-12 entertained. No booking is required, just pop along and join in.
Tuesday 30 May
Birds of Prey
Flying shows at 12pm and 3pm
Thursday 1 June
Silly Scott and Creation Station
Magic shows at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, plus craft activities 11am to 4pm
https://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/port-solent-kids-club-p1980251
Splash pools
Splash Pools – Southsea and Hilsea splash pools will be opening from (subject to water quality testing) on Saturday, 6 May.