Word Up North Presents...
Story Explorer Day: Magical Story Time & Drop-in Crafts
Sun 1st March 2026 9:30am
9:30 – 10:30am
Skipton Library
Ages 0-4 | FREE
Celebrate timeless favourites like Winnie the Pooh and The Jungle Book. Bring your imagination and let the classics come to life! No booking or library card required.
This event is part of Story Explorer Day…
A fun-filled day-long celebration of stories and books for families with children under 11 years.
Produced by Word Up North, Skipton Town Hall, Skipton Library and North Yorkshire Council. Presented in partnership with Bradford Grammar School. Supported by Arts Council England.
Important Information:
Booking Info
Online: wordupnorth.org.uk & skiptontownhall.co.uk
Phone: 01943 816714 (Word Up North)| In Person: At Skipton Town Hall
Child Protection Information
Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all events. All attendees, adults and children, must have a valid ticket to be admitted to events. Age guidance is provided for each event. Events are not suitable for children younger than the age stated.
Accessibility
If you have access requirements, please call the Box Office (Word Up North) on 01943 816714. Story Explorer Day is an inclusive and welcoming event. Please enjoy the events in whichever way is the most comfortable for you. Visit venue websites for full access information.
Word Up North
Word Up North is a Yorkshire-based arts charity with a mission to raise up voices, stories and writers in the north. Our work fosters a love of reading, writing and creativity within individuals and communities, and uses the power of the written and spoken word to create positive change.
Word Up North are proud to be an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO).
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