Make a Bat Suncatcher
Next dates
- 14:30 - 15:30
Free Activity at Moreton-in-Marsh Library
Make a Bat Suncatcher
Unleash your creativity at Moreton-in-Marsh Library and use colourful tissue-paper to make a bat-shaped suncatcher to stick on your window at home!
Click here to book your free tickets on the Gloucestershire Libraries website.
See more free events taking place at Moreton-in-Marsh Library this summer here.
This event is part of The Library Challenge, which you can find out all about below. You don't need to be taking part in the Challenge to attend this event, although why not sign up for extra fun?!
The Library Challenge, Tales Through Time starts on Saturday 11th July 2026 and runs until 12th September.
Moreton-in-Marsh Library's theme is Haunted History and is part of the Cotswolds' 'Lost Worlds & Hidden Treasures' zone. Over summer you'll be able to travel through time, unlock epic stories and collect rewards with this Gloucestershire Libraries activity created especially for families.
The challenge is designed for children aged 3+ and encourages families to explore books, stories, creativity and adventure across Gloucestershire's libraries.
The free activities are taking place throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below
How the challenge works
1. Sign up
Join for free at any Gloucestershire library. All you need is a free library membership.
No membership? No problem. Click here to join today and be ready when the Tales Through Time challenge begins.
2. Get reading
Take on creative activities inspired by stories, history, myths, explorers and adventures. It's not just about reading books, children can draw, write, stick things in, add photos and make the challenge completely their own.
3. Earn rewards
Complete tasks and collect stamps as you progress through the challenge levels:
- 3 stamps = Bronze
- 6 stamps = Silver
- 9 stamps = Gold
There will be stickers, certificates and surprises to collect along the way.
4. Go for Gold!
Reach Gold level to receive a Tales Through Time medal and be entered into the prize draw giveaway.
Explore Gloucestershire through stories
One of the highlights of the challenge is the beautifully illustrated Tales Through Time map, which encourages families to visit libraries across Gloucestershire and discover different themes and adventures at each location.
Moreton-in-Marsh Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:
Haunted History
Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:
- Tetbury Library, Lost Species
- Chipping Campden, Hidden Clues
- Cirencester Library, Secrets in the Soil
- Bourton-on-the-Water Library, Secrets of the Pyramids
- Lechlade Library, Trailblazing explorers
- Fairford Library, Up and Away
- Stonehouse Library, Dinosaur Detectives
- Stow-on-the-Wold Library, X Marks the Spot
Stay tuned to Cirencester Rocks and all the Gloucestershire Rocks websites for more details, family guides, featured libraries and Tales Through Time inspiration as we get nearer the launch.
Find out more about The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time
