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The night before Christmas: a special library story time edition

When and where

Library: Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

Date: Wednesday 24 December 2025
Dates: Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Wednesday 24 December 2025
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: FREE

Type of event: christmas and story time.
For: children.

About The night before Christmas: a special library story time edition

Join us this Christmas Eve for a magical Storytime celebration! Snuggle up with cosy festive tales while enjoying delicious hot chocolate, refreshing squash, and tasty mince pies. Wear your Christmas jumper or jammies—and don’t forget your favourite teddy! Suitable for ages 5-11 years. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Library details

Dorchester Library and Learning Centre South Walks House
Charles Street

Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1EE
01305 224440
dorchesterlibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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