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Event Description

Join us for a magical 5-week adventure designed especially for children aged 2-5 years!

Each week Story Explorers will dive into the world of books with exciting stories, creative crafts and catchy songs that will have your child singing and laughing all day long. Plus, we’ll send you home with a special take-home pack to keep the fun going!

It’s the perfect way to spark your child’s imagination, build new skills and enjoy some quality family fun.

When parents engage with their child’s reading journey, the benefits multiply. Reading together strengthens the parent-child bond, creating special moments of connection and shared joy. Parents can support their child's learning by asking questions, discussing the story and exploring ideas together, which encourages critical thinking and language skills. This engagement also shows children that reading is enjoyable and valuable, setting them on a lifelong path of curiosity and learning.

Book your place today and let the adventure begin!

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When

2:00PM - 3:00PM
Tuesday 9 September 2025

Where

Sutton Family Hub
Sutton Central Library
St Nicholas Way
Sutton
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Notes & Requirements

Suitable for children aged 2-5 years. Babies in arms with siblings are welcome!

Booking is essential – please ensure you reserve your place in advance.

This is a 5-week course, and booking covers the entire series, so you only need to book once!

Children’s Centre Registration :
If this is your first time attending the session and you have not registered with our Children's Centres before, please click on the link below, to fill out our registration form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTkwT_X-O9kHnMREh7qpAXg2_cJP-yibehmWoxeAFeHQgiVg/viewform

Mobile phones:
Let's keep phones on silent, and use them only for emergencies. We'd love for you to spend this time connecting with your children. Also, no photos or videos during the session, please.

If you need to contact us for any reason:
Email: thomaswallcc@sutton.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8770 5875

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