Mother’s Day Celebration at The Little Book Shed 

Date: Sunday, 15th March 2026

Time: 14:30 (2:30 PM)

Where: The Little Book Shed, CO45XT

What’s happening:

A Special Book Reading: Settle in for a beautiful story dedicated to the ones we love.

Mother’s Day Craft: Create a handmade project to give to your special person!

Treats & Treasures: Enjoy a little treat and pick out a wonderful book to borrow and share at home.

This is a free event and a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We can't wait to see you there!

Easter Book Hunt

Date: 30th March - 12th April

Time: Various times throughout the Easter Holidays

Where: Northfield's Estate (surrounding the shed)

What’s happening:

Collaborating with Little Boots Bookstore, we will be hiding various books around the community that can be found and kept over the Easter break. We will be posting hints of the hidden books and their location on our facebook page for children to find. If the book isn't of interest, re-hide and hunt for a different book! Completely free!

Colchester Family Festival - by All About Kids Colchester

Date: Saturday 13th June

Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Where: Firstsite, Colchester

We'll be holding hourly free storytelling (books tba) and crafts to participate in at the festival, we are planning to have a raffle and a lucky book game to participate in as well (more information to be announced).