Create a Comic Book Hero with Hawthornearts
Join visual storytelling specialists Hawthornearts for a session inspired by the Story Explorers themes of jungle, sea and space to explore different ways to make your very own comic-book characters.
You can play your way around our Story Explorers family exhibition at Leeds Central Library until 30 May. Story Explorers is co-produced by the British Library and Leeds Libraries.
Saturday 14th March, 10am-12noon – Leeds Central Library (drop-in – no booking required)
Saturday 14th March, 1.30pm-2.30pm – Moor Allerton Community Hub and Library (booking required)
A free family friendly event recommended for children aged 6+. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter for Children and Families: bit.ly/FamilyLibraryNews
We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: libraries.leeds.gov.uk
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