Music Through Time: Journey Through the Ages
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Travel through time with live music and hands-on harmonious fun!
Explore music through the ages with two professional musicians from Gloucestershire Academy of Music as they bring the past to life!
Hesters Way Library
Friday 28 August 2026
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Pre-book here
Suitable for ages 3+.
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This event is part of The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time.
Are you ready for the start of The Library Challenge: Tales Through Time?
Here's a few things you can do to get set for the start of The Library Challenge:
Join the library
If you're not already a member, join Gloucestershire Libraries to take part. Joining is free and you can do it in your local library or online.
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Save it to your phone, print it for the fridge, keep it handy and predict where you'll pick up the most rewards.
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Check out the latest announcements and see how each library celebrates their theme on social media.
The free activities take place at Hesters Way Library and throughout the whole of Gloucestershire. Check out the incredible Tales Through Time map below
During the challenge, children can complete fun activities, collect stamps, earn rewards and work their way towards a special Tales Through Time medal and entry into a prize draw featuring book bundles and vouchers.
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.
Hesters Way Library's special Tales Through Time theme is:
Music Through the Ages
Children can also visit nearby libraries to discover even more exciting themes:
- Charlton Kings Library, Toy-tastic Fun
- Prestbury Library, Whizz Kids
- Cheltenham Children's Library, Amazing Artists
The challenge officially begins on 11th July 2026, so there's still time to get your library card ready and plan your first adventure.
Stay tuned to Cheltenham 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
