Rhyme Time
2027-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) and 4 more dates | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Come and join our fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers.
A free, fun and noisy way for under 4s to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning. Each session lasts about 20 – 30 minutes and includes the opportunity to join in with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Research shows that these activities can help develop literacy and communication skills in babies and children.
These sessions will take place in the Children’s library (under the beautiful night sky) on Tuesdays at 10:00 and 11:00, and Thursdays at 10:00.
No need to book, just drop in!

Home Education at The Amelia - Primary
2027-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Amelia Scott
Join us at The Amelia for our monthly learning sessions open to home educated children across the borough.
Our learning sessions are linked to The Amelia’s collections, are based on enquiry-led learning and are rooted in the National Curriculum. Sessions provide unique opportunities for object-handling and inspiring activities to guide children and their families as they explore our galleries.
Duration: Standard sessions last 60 mins
We aim to provide a fully inclusive service for all our young visitors. Please let us know if there are any SPLD/ or accessibility needs we should be aware of so that we can help support all participants to engage with the session.
Please note, children must be accompanied by their parent/carers and remain their responsibility at all times.
Monthly themes:
8 September – Archaeology Adventure
Join us for a special exhibition-linked session. The group will start with an introduction to archaeology in the Learning Room, with the chance to explore artefacts and objects hands-on. The session will conclude in Archaeology Adventure, our current temporary exhibition.
13 October – The Story of the Wells – Local History
In this session, the group will discover how and why our town came into existence. Using artefacts to piece together its story from forest, to popular health resort, to holiday destination for a princess, the group will also find out why children from the East End of London would spend their summer holidays here 100 years ago!
10 November – Dinosaurs and Fossils
In this session, the group are cast as palaeontologists and explore clues about what the world was like millions of years ago. They have the chance to handle a range of fossils from The Amelia’s Collection to investigate how they were made and what they tell us about the past.
8 December – Generations of Joy
This session will take place off-site and provide an enriching opportunity for inter-generational engagement, with children and care-home residents taking part in Christmas-themed activities together.

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Come as you are – a group for people affected by bereavement
2027-07-13 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-07-20 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-07-27 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-08-03 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-08-10 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-08-17 12:30 - 14:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you affected by bereavement?
Would you like to find:

Creativity
Community
Connection

This programme will offer a range of creative activities to support wellbeing and connection. This might involve art, music, storytelling, playing games – the participants will choose the activities themselves, with no pressure to create and no experience needed.
We will offer a warm, welcoming space with free tea and biscuits and the freedom for people to ‘come as you are’.

Contact us for more information or to book your place

Create & Connect
2027-07-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-07-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-07-30 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-08-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-08-13 13:30 - 15:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you looking to improve your mental health?
Would you like to find –
Creativity? Community? Connection?
Come along to our free, weekly, welcoming and supportive group, where you can use creativity to improve your mental health, emotional wellbeing, and find connection with others.
Together we will explore ways to express ourselves, reduce stress and build confidence.
You will get the chance to experiment with different creative mediums, such as watercolour, photography, and collage, to make space for reflection, self-expression, mindfulness, and connection.
The group is designed to encourage positive mental health in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. Together, we will create art, build connections, and discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for supporting your mental health.
No previous experience is needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Spaces are limited.

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Story Time
2027-07-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds – it’s great fun!

You can find Kent Libraries online Story time playlist on our You Tube channel.
Research shows that babies and children introduced early to stories and books do better in school in later years. So if you have no time to read tonight, download a free audio story from Storynory or Kent Libraries growing audiobooks collection.
Story Time will be taking place in the Children’s Library (under the beautiful night sky) on Monday Mornings at 11:00 from the 9th May.
No need to book, just drop in.

Silent Book Club at The Amelia Scott
2027-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Upper Atrium
Silent Book Club meet in person once a month, offering a regular opportunity to read quietly in a comfortable environment.
This club offers a dedicated time for enjoying reading, in a stress free, shared, yet solitary environment.
Bring your book (any format – ebook, kindle, audio book, newspaper, magazine, printed book!), have a drink and settle in for a quiet moment to enjoy in the company of like minded people.
There will be opportunity to mix with your fellow readers at the beginning or end of the session, or not at all the choice is entirely your own.
Free tea and coffee will be provided

Contact us for more information or to book your place
