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Easter
2015
Easter holiday activities for children and families
What will your Easter encounter be?
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arts
CRAFT & PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES FOR KIDS
Craft Eggstravaganza
It’s Not Just About Selfies
Evening Images
8+
Pather Artworks, Wishaw
Wednesday 8 April
10.00am – 1.00pm
Cost £7.50
– Easter Photo Workshop For Kids
– Photo Field Trip with a difference
10 – 12 yrs
Summerlee Photomedia Studio, Coatbridge
Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 April
1.00pm – 3.00pm each day
£5.00 per day or £12.00 for all 3 days
15+
Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge
Thursday 9 April
6.30pm – 9.00pm
Cost £5.50/PPL £4.50
A great chance to learn a bit more about
taking photos. From selfies to photograms
and iPhoto to iPads, we cover it all. Learn a
bit about a ‘darkroom’ and get to use some
professional studio kit.
Enjoy an after-hours evening in Summerlee
Museum in an intriguing lighting environment.
Participants will work under the instruction of a
tutor to explore the character of the museum
and its objects. Using evening light balanced
with portable flash lighting and/or constant
source lighting (provided), you will see the
creative ways photography can be used.
Work with our ceramics and craft tutor for
some Easter and Spring-themed activity. Take
inspiration from all the great things about this
time of year – bunnies, chicks, flowers and
eggs. All materials provided.
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Easter Multi-Arts Camp
6 – 12 yrs
Airdrie Town Hall
Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April
Monday - Thursday 10.00am – 4.00pm,
Friday 12 noon – 8.00pm
Performance at 7.00pm
Cost £50.00
Booking is essential as places are limited.
To book any community arts activity call
01236 632828.
Join our community arts team for a full-on
week of drama, art, music and film that will
have you creating, devising, rehearsing and
performing all your own work that will be
shared with friends and family on the Friday
evening. Awesome!
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libraries
Saturday Club: Easter
Crafts
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Coatbridge Library
Saturday 21 March
10.30am – 11.30am
Free
Saturday Club: Easter
Cards
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Motherwell Library
Saturday 28 March
2pm – 3pm
Free
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Easter Bookbug
Easter Bookbug
0-4 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Coatbridge Library
Tuesday 31 March
10am – 10.45am
Free
0-4 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Coatbridge Library
Tuesday 31 March
2pm – 2.45pm
Free
Easter Bookbug
Easter Bookbug
0-4 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Kilsyth Library
Tuesday 31 March
10am – 10.45am
Free
0-4 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Kilsyth Library
Thursday 2 April
10am – 10.45am
Free
Easter Bookbug
Charlie’s Library Challenge
0-4 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Old Monkland Library
Tuesday 31 March
10.30 – 11.15am
Free
Under 8s (parents must accompany child)
Craigneuk Library
Tuesday 7 April
10am – 12 noon
Free
Easter Parade
Egg Decorating
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Tuesday 7 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Make your own Spring Bonnet and take part in the Parade. Snack and
drink included.
5-10 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Wishaw Library
Tuesday 7 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Spring Crafts
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Moodiesburn Library
Tuesday 7 April
2pm – 3pm
Free
Easter Chatterbooks
7-12 yrs
Old Monkland Library
Thursday 9 April
2pm-3pm
Free
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Easter Crafts
Easter Crafts
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
New Stevenston Library
Tuesday 7 April
2pm – 3pm
Free
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Stepps Library
Wednesday 8 April
11am – 12noon
£1.00/50p with Kidz Kard discount
Easter Eggstravaganza
Springtime Story and Activities
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Bellshill Library
Tuesday 7 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
3-7 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Coatbridge Library
Thursday 9 April
10am – 10.45am
Free
Make a spring collage
Springtime Chatterbooks
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Shotts Library
Tuesday 7 April
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Free
8-12yrs
Coatbridge Library
Thursday 9 April
2pm – 2.45pm
Free
Eggstravaganza
Design an Easter T-shirt
April Crafty Creations
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Thursday 9 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Chryston Library
Thursday 9 April
2.30pm – 3.30pm
£2.00/£1.00 with Kidz Kard discount.
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Chapelhall Library
Thursday 9 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
Decorate an egg. Includes snack & a drink.
Design an Easter T-shirt
Crafty Easter Creations
Crafty Easter Creations
5-8 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Newarthill Library
Thursday 9 April
2.30pm – 3.30pm
£2.00
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Viewpark Library
Thursday 9 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
5-12 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Motherwell Library
Thursday 9 April
2pm – 3pm
Free
Treasure Island
5-10 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
ClelandLibrary
Thursday 9 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Charlie’s Library Challenge Crafty Creations
Under 8s (parents must accompany child)
Craigneuk Library
Thursday 9 April
2.30pm – 4pm
Free
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Petersburn Library
Thursday 9 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
Make your own treasure box, design a
driftwood picture frame and play fun games.
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Design an Easter T-shirt
Family Bookbug: Rhymes and Fun
9-12 yrs
Newarthill Library
Thursday 9 April
4pm – 5pm
£2.00
0-5 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
ClelandLibrary
Friday 10 April
11am – 12 noon
Free
Bookbug Story and Rhyme Sessions
Springy Stories
0-5 yrs (must be accompanied by an adult)
Craigneuk Library
Friday 10 April
10am – 11am
Free
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Friday 10 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Hear some great stories and join in craft fun. Includes snack & a drink.
Bunny Hops
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Saturday 11 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Games and stories. Includes snack & a drink.
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Little Chicks Mobile
Crafty Creations
4-9 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Wishaw Library
Monday 13 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
4-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Tuesday 14 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Create a floating decoration.
A choice of groovy items to make and take home. Includes snack & a
drink.
Jewellery Workshop
12 years+
Shotts Library
Monday 13 April
3.30pm – 4.30pm
Free
Charlie’s Library Challenge
Easter Crafts
5-12 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
New Stevenston Library
Tuesday 14 April
2pm – 3pm
Free
Under 8s
(parents must accompany child)
Craigneuk Library
Tuesday 14 April
10am – 12 noon
Free
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Fluffy Chicks and Bunnies
Crafty Easter Creations
April Arty Fun
6-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Wishaw Library
Tuesday 14 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
5-12 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Motherwell Library
Thursday 16 April
2pm – 3pm
Free
4-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Petersburn Library
Thursday 16 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
Make a seasonal toy.
Charlie’s Library Challenge Crafty Easter Creations
Funky Flowers
Under 8s
(parents must accompany child)
Craigneuk Library
Thursday 16 April
2.30pm – 4pm
Free
4-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Thursday 16 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Make a beautiful bunch of paper flowers to
take home to someone you love. Includes
snack & a drink.
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Crafty Easter Creations
5-12 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Newarthill Library
Thursday 16 April
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Free
5-12 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Bellshill Library
Thursday 16 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
April Arty Fun
4-10 yrs (under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Chapelhall Library
Thursday 16 April
3pm – 4pm
Free
All Sorts Talent Show
5-12 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Cleland Library
Thursday 16 April
5pm – 6pm
Free
Can you sing, tell a joke or dance? Come along and be a star! Must
be booked in advance. Call 01698 860487.
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Minecraft Mayhem
More Springy Stories
8-14 yrs
Motherwell Library
Friday 10 April
9.30am – 11.30am, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
£1.00 per session
Places strictly limited. Please book on 01698 332626.
4-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Friday 17 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Bookbug Story and Rhyme Sessions
Includes snack & a drink.
Under 5s
(parents must accompany child)
Craigneuk Library
Friday 17 April
10am – 11am
Free
Tasty Treasure Hunt
4-10 yrs
(under 8s must be
accompanied by an adult)
Airdrie Library
Saturday 18 April
2pm – 3pm
£1.00
Solve the clues and find the Easter Eggs. Includes snack & a drink.
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museums
Summerlee Museum of Scottish
Industrial Life
Heritage Way
Coatbridge ML5 1QD
01236 636150
Activities everyday from 3 – 17 April 2015 except Saturdays and
Sundays.
1pm – 3pm
Drop-in craft activities. All crafts cost £1 each.
Join us for a range of fun, spring inspired crafts every weekday during
the school holidays. Activities are suitable for 5+.
Spring Fling
Sunday 5 & Monday 6 April
10-5pm
Including – ‘Rollerstop’ outdoor roller disco, Animal handling courtesy
of Zoolab, birds of play display, face painting, soft play, giant games,
bubbles and lots of Easter crafts
Spring Animals!
Friday 10 April and Thursday 16 April
11am – 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 3pm
Come along for a free drop-in session with rabbits, mice, rats and lots of
other small animals to look at and hold.
*Please note that space is limited and waiting should be expected.
Museum facilities including tram, mine, miners’ row, Vulcan exhibition,
play area and exhibitions are available. Museum open from 10am – 5pm
each day.
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
High Road
Motherwell ML1 3HN
01698 274590
Activities everyday from 3 – 17 April 2015 except Sundays.
11am – 2.30pm
Drop-in craft activities. All crafts cost £1 each
Join us for a range of fun, spring inspired crafts during the school
holidays. Activities are suitable for 5+.
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Easter Celebration
Kilsyth Museum
Monday 6 April
10-4.30pm
c/o Kilsyth Library
Burngreen
Kilsyth
G65 0HT
01236 638462
Including – Punch & Judy Show, pop up and play equipment, face
painting, Spring animal handling (bunnies, chicks, etc.) and Easter
crafts
Spring Animals!
Easter Monday 6 April
11am – 12.30pm and 1.15pm – 3pm
Come along for a free drop-in session with rabbits, mice, rats and lots of
other small animals to look at and hold.
Please note that space is limited and waiting should be expected.
All Heritage Centre facilities are open Monday – Saturday from 9.30am
– 4.30pm including changing exhibitions, the Tower gallery and viewing
platform, shop and local studies. The Archives service is available
Monday to Friday.
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Tuesday 7 & 14 April
10am – 12 noon
Drop-in craft activities. All crafts cost £1 each.
Get inspired by your local heritage with some fun crafts for the holidays.
Activities are suitable for 5+.
The museum is open during normal library hours.
Cumbernauld Museum
c/o Cumbernauld Library
8 Allander Walk
Cumbernauld G67 1EE
01236 638462
Wednesday 8 & 15 April 2015
10am – 12 noon
Drop-in craft activities. All crafts cost £1 each.
Get inspired by your local heritage with some fun crafts for the holidays.
Activities are suitable for 5+.
The museum is open during normal library hours.
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Motherwell Concert Hall
Wednesday 15 April, 1pm
£12 (£10 concession, £42 family of 4 - £40
when purchased before 15 February)
Fans of Channel 5’s hugely popular children’s TV strand Milkshake!
will be thrilled to see their brand new stage show live at Motherwell
Concert Hall.
Featuring lots of Milkshake! friends including 2 Milkshake!
Presenters, ‘Party Party’ is produced by Channel 5’s Clair Robinson
with direction and choreography taken care of by Milkshake’s very
own Derek Moran.
As the preparations for Milkshake Monkey’s surprise birthday party
get underway, all the guests are busy with their very special party
jobs! But what happens when Milkshake Monkey disappears? The
presenters will need the audience’s help to find him in time for the
party!
Milkshake! Live ‘Party Party’ features loads of great music – in
addition to classic Milkshake! songs there are some brand new ones,
some popular children’s favourites and some other well-known hits
as well! A perfect entertainment experience for families with young
children.
Call 01698 403120
or visit www.culturenl.co.uk to book
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venues list
Airdrie Library, Wellwynd, Airdrie, ML6 0AG........................................................................................... 01236 758072
Airdrie Town Hall, Stirling Street, Airdrie, ML6 0AS................................................................................ 01698 403120
Bellshill Cultural Centre, John Street, Bellshill, ML4 1RJ....................................................................... 01698 346770
Chapelhall Library, 2 Honeywell Crescent, Chapelhall, Airdrie, ML6 8XW............................................ 01236 750099
Chryston Cultural Centre, Lindsaybeg Road, Chryston, G69 9DL........................................................ 01236 856281
Cleland Library, Main Street, Cleland, Motherwell, Lanarkshire ML1 5QW........................................... 01698 860487
Coatbridge Library, Buchanan Centre, Main Street, Coatbridge, ML5 3BJ........................................... 01236 856444
Craigneuk Library, 35 Shieldmuir Street, Wishaw, ML2 7TJ.................................................................. 01698 376689
Cumbernauld Library, 8 Allander Walk, Cumbernauld, G67 1EE.......................................................... 01236 618190
Kilsyth Library, Burngreen, Kilsyth, G65 0HT......................................................................................... 01236 823147
Motherwell Concert Hall & Theatre, Civic Centre, Windmilllhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB .............. 01698 274545
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Motherwell Library, 35 Hamilton Road, Motherwell, ML1 3BZ............................................................... 01698 332626
Moodiesburn Library, Glenmanor Road, Chryston, Glasgow, G69 0BY................................................ 01236 856295
Newarthill Library, Kirkhall Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 5BB.......................................... 01698 732033
New Stevenston Library, Clydesdale Street, Motherwell, ML1 4JG....................................................... 01698 403787
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre, High Road, Motherwell, ML1 3HU................................................ 01698 274590
Pather Artworks, Caledonian Road, Wishaw, ML2 0HZ......................................................................... 01698 351559
Petersburn Library, Varnsdorf Way, Airdrie, Lanarkshire ML6 8EQ........................................................ 01236 755008
Shotts Heritage Centre, Benhar Road, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 5EN....................................... 01501 821556
Stepps Library, 10 Blenheim Avenue, Stepps, G33 6FH...................................................................... 01236 638555
Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life, Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD........................ 01236 638352
Viewpark Library, 135 Burnhead Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G71 5AT............................................. 01698 812801
Wishaw Library, East Academy Street, Wishaw, ML2 8BG.................................................................... 01698 524960
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