Helen Docherty

North Somerset Library Service, part of the LibrariesWest consortium

North Somerset Libraries

Join children's author Helen Docherty for a morning of stories and drawing

Yatton library and Children's Centre

Children's summer events 2025 for Story Garden

Children's events happening in our libraries during summer 2025, as part of the Summer Reading Challenge, Story Garden!

<h3>Join us for an exciting event with Helen Docherty!</h3>Get ready for a fun-filled morning at Yatton Library and Children's Centre where Helen Docherty will be sharing her amazing stories with us. Helen will be reading from her books The Kerfuffle Bird and the Bee Who Loved Words, and there will be activities based around the books for children to enjoy. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet the talented author in person and dive into her enchanting world of storytelling. See you there!The Queen Bee, Hermione, thinks Persephone should spend less time with words and more time on the hunt for flowers, which are harder and harder to find. But what if Persephone can use her words to help?Suitable for ages 3-7 years, children must be accompanied by an adult.The event is free but there is a ticketing option to make a donation to help us put on more events in the future. If you choose to make a donation please use the donation option only. Adults do not need tickets. <h3>About the venue</h3>Yatton Library is located on the High Street in Yatton, near to the Co-op and Yatton School.The library entrance has an automatic door (opens inward) that is operated by a touchpad on the handrail.The event space is upstairs. A passenger lift is available.An accessible toilet is available during staffed hours and at events.A hearing loop is available at the library help desk, as well as by request at the event.All staff are Dementia Friends trained, and the library is an autism-friendly space.Please contact us if you would like to discuss any other adjustments to help you attend and enjoy the event. <h3>Getting here</h3>Yatton Library is served in both directions by local buses at the Chescombe Road stops (approximately 80 to 140 metres away).The nearest railways station is Yatton (BS48 4AJ), approximately 0.6 miles away.Cycle racks are available by the library entrance.Two disabled parking spaces are available in the staff car park, accessed via the road to Yatton School. Customers using these parking spaces should use the staff entrance at the side of the building. Access passes for customers using the disabled parking spaces are available from library staff, or ring the doorbell if it is your first visit.General parking is available in the nearby Church Road car park (approximately 110 metres away), Co-op (time-limited), or on-street in the surrounding roads. Please park responsibly.

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