Get social at The Old Library, Caerphilly

Every week, The Old Library hosts a whole range of meet ups for all of the family. From crafts, cooking and singing to board games and playtime; there is something for everyone. 

Take a look below to find out more about all of our groups and when they run and for one off events you can check out our Events page.

Don't forget that if you would like to run a group at The Old Library or are looking for a venue for your next event, you can get in touch and speak to us about our facilities. Call us on 02920 885 243, message us via The Old Library Facebook page or email us. ​

Regular Meet ups at The Old Library

Mondays 9.30am
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Discovery Tots (8 weeks - crawling)

For a fun, interactive weekly play session that you and your baby will both enjoy come and join us at Discovery Tots for Physical, Social and Sensory Development Through Play.

Through the classes babies will develop and improve; Body awareness and gross motor skills.
  • The functions of the brain through a wide range of stimulus for all the senses.
  • Social awareness through the group environment.
  • Communication skills through the use of sign language, songs and rhymes
  • Bonding between parent and child.
 
​Plus you will be introduced to simple songs and activities that can be carried on at home to continue the learning and development process.

Mondays 10.20am
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​Baby Development Course (birth—6 months)

Tots Play’s Baby Development course is designed especially for our youngest babies, and provides new parents with a range of skills and activity ideas to give your baby a head start in life. Running over six weeks the course includes;
  • Baby Massage – a simple routine to help you calm, connect and communicate with your baby. Includes specific strokes to help relieve colic and digestive problems.
  • Baby Yoga – stretches, poses and movements to both stimulate and soothe baby, and a great way to have fun together.
  • Baby Sign Language – how to start using signs to aid communication with your baby.
  • Effective Ways To Use Songs and Rhymes – introducing the benefits of music and movement.
  • Play Activities to Boost Sensory and Body Awareness – using a variety of everyday items to aid learning.
  • Tummy Time Techniques – why tummy time is important and how to make it more effective and fun.
  • Cuddles, Smiles, Bubbles and Lots of Fun!

Wednesdays 1.30pm
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Cook Stars (pre-school class 2 - 5 years)

Our pre-school classes are designed with our littlest chefs in mind. With a little helping hand from you, each week we make recipes which encourage children to get stuck in! We provide everything you will need so you can just turn up with your child ready to have some cooking fun together.

Wednesdays 4.15pm
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Cook Stars (after school class 5 - 11 years)

Every week we make something different with inspiration taken from dishes around the world. With a selection of gorgeous sweet and savoury dishes each week there is plenty of opportunity to learn about different ingredients. With such a variety of dishes we try plenty of different preparation techniques....from icing to dicing we do it all!

Saturdays 10am (every other week)

​Creative Crochet 

Learn to crochet and develop your skills with Creative Crochet at The Old Library. 

£5 per class, pay as you go

All proceeds to Velidre Cancer Charity.

Sundays  10.30am
Big Art

Get your craft on at The Old Library every Sunday. 

The little BIG artists meet every week to exercise their creative skills.

Suggested age 4 -8 years (although all are welcome), all resources supplied and you can take away your creations or add to the BIG picture display at The Old Library. Suggested donation of £1.

Every Friday Night from 6pm
Board Games Meet Up

The board games library is always open for you to use when you visit The Old Library, but once a week a group of board game lovers meet up for a coffee, bring along their favourites and have a play off. 

If you love board games, coffee and good company, come along to one of our weekly meets.

​Join our Facebook Group to check the schedule or give us a call on 02920 885 243 to see when our next session is.