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As part of SPINE Festival 2026, we’re delighted to invite you to a live and interactive Poetry and Animation Workshop on the theme of ‘Magic & Imagination’.

Led by Children's Poet, Shagufta K Iqbal, and Illustrator/ Animator, Nancy Ellis, your children will experience the magic of the spoken word and enjoy making a very special animation as part of this exciting group experience!

Completely FREE to attend, and perfect for ages 7 - 11

📆 6th June | 10:00AM - 11:30AM or 2:00 PM - 3:30PM
📍 Wallington Library, SM6 0HY
🎟Book your place now at: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=348611

Sutton Council

Judging a book by its cover? Just this once, we’ll allow it.

Here are some of the beautiful covers readers have logged for our Adult Reading Challenge so far.

Have you read a book with a cover you love? Log it as part of the challenge and help us discover more gorgeous reads.

Find out more about the Adult Reading Challenge and how to join:
https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/the-blog/adult-reading-challenge

Looking for something fun to do this Friday?

Come to Sutton Central Library this half-term and join a trio of leading performance poets - BREIS, Paul Lyalls, and Marika Mckennell - for a fun-filled, interactive poetry show bursting with rhythm, movement, and imagination. This lively performance invites audiences to get on their feet – dancing, singing, and joining in as words come alive. Perfect for children aged 3 - 11!

The event is free to attend, so come on down and get involved with this amazing cultural event!

📆 29th May, 1:30PM - 2:15PM
📍 Sutton Central Library, SM1 1EA
👉 Book now at: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=348604

Sutton Council

SPINE Festival 2026: SPIN Show The London SPINE festival is returning to Sutton for 2026!Come to Sutton Central Library this half-term and join a trio of leading performance poets - BREIS, Paul Lyalls, and Marika Mckennell - for a fun-filled, interactive poetry show bursting with rhythm, movement, and imagination. This lively per...

Tickets are still available for our Sunlight Cyanotype workshops tomorrow at Wallington Library!

Join us for these fun events where children can use the power of the sun, some stencils, and a little bit of science to create amazing one-of-a-kind illustrations based on their favourite story. Explore the magical art of solar-printing, and get inspired by this unique blend of art and science!

📆 27th May
📍 Wallington Library, SM6 0HY
👉 Secure your place now at: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=337457

Council

Sunlight Cyanotypes Workshop Using the sun, stencils and a little bit of science, in this Sunshine Cyanotype Workshop, you’ll discover how to create one-of-a-kind, illustrations using cyanotype printing, based on your favourite story.

Come to Sutton Central Library this half-term and join a trio of leading performance poets - BREIS, Paul Lyalls, and Marika Mckennell - for a fun-filled, interactive poetry show bursting with rhythm, movement, and imagination. This lively performance invites audiences to get on their feet – dancing, singing, and joining in as words come alive. Perfect for children aged 3 - 11!

📆 29th May, 1:30PM - 2:15PM
📍 Sutton Central Library, SM1 1EA
👉 Places are limited, so book now at: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=348604

Sutton Council Apples and Snakes

💡Fun fact: Italian is considered one of the closest modern languages to Latin, making it a language deeply connected to centuries of history, art, and culture.

Italian is often called one of the most beautiful languages in the world, and it’s easy to hear why!

Planning a trip, dreaming of Italy, or simply looking for something new to learn? Start exploring Italian today with Transparent Language Online. Free through your library.

Ciao, new skill!

https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/digital-resources/digital-courses or link in bio

What was Sutton reading in April?

Our Adult Reading Challenge participants have been busy logging their reads, and these were the top books of the month.

Whether you’ve already read one of them or you’re looking for your next book, this is your sign to pick up a new read and join the challenge.

Have you added your April read to the list?

Find out more about the Adult Reading Challenge:
https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/the-blog/adult-reading-challenge

🌱🌼 Celebrate Children’s Gardening Week by growing something together. On PressReader, discover gardening magazines full of ideas for wildlife-friendly gardens, outdoor projects and ways to inspire children to connect with nature.

Perfect for reading on your phone or tablet while planning your next garden adventure 🌿

👉 https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/digital-resources/digital-library