Telling Tales: Creative Writing for Kids

This October Half Term we’re running another terrific Telling Tales! For ages 6 – 11 75 mins of great games and fun exercises to get you making stories, writing & sharing. Led by Chris (Library staff member, founder of Spork! Poetry and former Bard of Exeter) As it’s approaching Halloween, this session is a little bit spooky; with tricks, treats creative costume ideas, characters, world building, and playing around with language to make our own stories and poems come to life A fun and hands-on session that’s open to all, especially if you don’t normally like to write. Places are free, please book 1 ticket for each child attending. Grown-ups should ideally stay for the session and join in The session will take place on the 2nd floor of Exeter Library in the Rougemont Room

What to expect:

• When: Wednesday 28 October 2026, 11am to 12:15pm
• Where: Exeter Library, Castle Street, Exeter, EX4 3PQ
• Booking: booking required
• Cost: free