St John's Library

FREE fun creative writing workshop for ages 8-12 at Worcester St John's Library. Explore stories, build skills, make friends!
Let your imagination run wild at our Spark Young Writers Creative Writing Workshop! Designed especially for young people aged 8–12, this friendly and inspiring session is a chance to dive into storytelling, try out new writing styles, and explore just where your imagination can take you.
Led by local writer Ken Preston, this workshop encourages creativity, builds confidence, and supports young writers as they discover new skills and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment

Come and join us for some ‘Get School Ready’ activities at St Johns. You can also loan a ‘Get School Ready’ pack which has been designed to build your child’s confidence and ease their transition into school.

🎶🌬️ Musical Wind Chimes at St John's Library! 🌬️🎶
Get creative and make some music with us at St John's Library!
Join us for a fun-filled craft activity where you'll design and create your very own musical wind chime for your home or garden. Using a variety of materials, you'll create a unique piece of art that's not only beautiful to look at but also makes wonderful sounds in the breeze.
📚 Enjoy an interactive musical story
Bring your imagination and creativity, and get ready for a session full of stories, crafting, and music-making fun!

The 2026 Summer Reading Challange has now STARTED, Pop along to St Johns and sign up. Lets all Read to the Beat.

St John's Library's wildlife garden is teeming with bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is an absolute joy to watch the insects, we spotted one Gatekeeper, several small blue butterflies, one Comma, several large whites and one Brimstone and all kinds of bees.

Tomorrow is the day – the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge starts!
Read to the Beat is here! Delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered by Universal Music Group UK, this year's challenge is all about the wonderful connection between stories and songs, and it all begins tomorrow at your local library!
Completely free for all children aged 4–11, the challenge invites children to read 6 books over the summer, earning rewards along the way and receiving an official certificate when they complete the challenge.
Libraries across the area have a fantastic programme of events and creative activities running all summer long, giving children even more ways to get involved, stay curious and make the most of their holidays.
To start the challenge, visit your local library from 4 July! For more information visit: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/libraries/read-and-discover/summer-reading-challenge