Carlisle Archives Litcraft Minecraft: Grow the Green Kingdom!
A Minecraft & Lego Storytelling Adventure inspired by The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke
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Carlisle Archive Centre
Petteril Bank Road Carlisle CA1 3AJ United KingdomAbout this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
🎮 Grow the Green Kingdom! – A Minecraft & LEGO Storytelling Adventure
For children aged 7-12| Inspired by The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke
About this event
🌿 Join us for a magical 2 hour creative session where children will explore storytelling, nature and digital design through Minecraft and LEGO! This event is inspired by The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke and forms part of the Summer Reading Challenge.
Children will:
✅ Design their own enchanted garden
✅ Build with LEGO to create magical features
✅ Bring their world to life in Minecraft Creative Mode
✅ Listen to a short, themed read-aloud
✅ Use signs and props to name their own magical plants or characters
✅ Take part in a group tour to share their creation
🎟 Booking Info
- Free to attend
- All materials provided (including devices for Minecraft)
- Booking essential – limited spaces available
- Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer for the duration of the session
👧 Who’s it for?
Children aged 7-12 who enjoy stories, building, and imagination – no prior Minecraft experience needed.Ideal for families taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025.
📚 What to Expect
- 10 mins: Welcome & Story Hook
- 10 mins: Reading & Discussion
- 15 mins: Drawing & Design
- 20 mins: LEGO Prototyping
- 45 mins: Minecraft Build
- 10 mins: Show & Tell
- 10 mins: Wrap-up & Takeaways
🧩 What’s Provided?
✔ LEGO and Minecraft resources
✔ Drawing materials
✔ Friendly library staff and volunteers to support the session
✔ Stickers or certificates for all participants
🎟️ Tickets:
Free – Booking essential. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Children will work in pairs or small groups using Minecraft in Creative Mode on iPads provided.
🌳 Part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2025: Story Garden
Adventure into nature and the great outdoors through the pages of a book – and the blocks of Minecraft!
ℹ️ Additional Info:
All equipment provided. Facilitated by library staff. In partnership with Litcraft, Lancaster University and supported by Arts Council England