Wednesday 30 November 2022, 10.00am to 11.00am

Welcome to our fun, supportive and educational community group for families of young children (under 5s) based in Barking and Dagenham. Please email earlyyearscocoon@gmail.com to book your place!

There are two sessions: 10am - 11am and 11am - 12pm

Thursday 1 December 2022, 9.30am to 10.25am

Stay and Play (0-5 Years Old) - Fun session for all the family - no booking required - maximum number applied

LBBD Whats On - Stay & Play
Thursday 1 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.30am

Stay & Play is a weekly fun session for all the family! Come along - no booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice

LBBD Whats On - Babbling Babes
Thursday 1 December 2022, 1.00pm to 2.00pm

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-18 months. This group gives you special time to play, explore, and communicate with your baby.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

LBBD Whats On - Babbling Babes
Thursday 1 December 2022, 1.15pm to 2.15pm

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-18 months. This group gives you special time to play, explore, and communicate with your baby.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

Thursday 1 December 2022, 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Pen to Print invite you all for a great night to sit back and enjoy poetry. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned pro, or just want to watch some talented people, come along and join us.

If you would like to read a poem you have written or read poems by another poet of your choice based, then this is the perfect event to showcase your poetry skills.

Poetry taps into our emotions including laughter and happiness.

Poetry can be a comfort and helps us shape our loss, heartache, and even depression.

LBBD Whats On - Computer Classes for Adults
Friday 2 December 2022, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic Computer Classes (for beginners)

If you are new to using a computer or want some support, please drop-in to the free computer classes as shown below.  Residents can bring in their own devices or use the library computers.

How to Join:

  • Free to join
  • Please visit the library and speak to a member of staff or call on the telephone number

Class Timetable:

Friday 2 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.00am

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-18 months. This group gives you special time to play, explore, and communicate with your baby.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

All Around The World - Tots N Tunes - 0-5 Years Old
Friday 2 December 2022, 10.00am to 10.45am

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-5 year olds. Singing popular Nursery Rhymes with actions and signing No need to book, just turn up and sign in!

Saturday 3 December 2022, 10.30am to 12.30pm

Are you an emerging writer? Do you aspire to be a novelist or short story writer?

The session takes place at BLC. Participants can take part at BLC or join via Online. Book your place at https://pentoprint.org/

Saturday 3 December 2022, 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Join Anna Robinson for guidance on your initial approach to writing and developing your poetry skills.

The session takes place at BLC. Participants can take part at BLC or join via Online. Book your place at https://pentoprint.org/

Monday 5 December 2022, 9.30am to 11.15am

A group for parents, carers and children to read, share books, share rhymes, and make friends together.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

LBBD Whats On - Computer Classes for Adults
Monday 5 December 2022, 10.00am to 12.00pm

Basic Computer Classes (for beginners)

If you are new to using a computer or want some support, please drop-in to the free computer classes as shown below.  Residents can bring in their own devices or use the library computers.

How to Join:

  • Free to join
  • Please visit the library and speak to a member of staff or call on the telephone number

Class Timetable:

Monday 5 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.00am

A group that encourages children with their mums, dads and carers to learn, make friends and communicate through play.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

LBBD Whats On - Stay & Play
Monday 5 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.30am

Stay and Play (0-5 Years Old) - Fun session for all the family - no booking required

  • Barking Learning Centre - Thursday, 9.30am to 10.25am & 10.40am to 11.35am
  • Dagenham Library - Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am
  • Leys Children's Centre - Wednesday, 10am to 11.30am* Parent led
  • Marks Gate Community Hub - Thursday, 10am to 11.30am
  • Thames Community Hub (previously Sue Bramley) - Monday, 10am - 11.30am
  • Valence Library - Monday, 10am to 11.30am
Monday 5 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.00am

Stay & Play is a weekly fun session for all the family! Come along - no booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice

Monday 5 December 2022, 1.00pm to 1.30pm

A fun family session to get active and moving together through songs and music.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.30am

Stay & Play is a weekly fun session for all the family! No booking required - maximum number applied!

Dagenham Library - Tuesday, 10am to 11.30am

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 10.00am to 11.00am

A group for parents/carers and their babies aged 0-18 months. This group gives you special time to play, explore, and communicate with your baby.

No booking required - maximum number applied!

No events will take place on all bank holidays and public holidays. Schedules may change without prior notice.

Tuesday 6 December 2022, 1.30pm to 3.30pm