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York Book of River Beasts with York's Hidden History at York Explore

Mon 10 Aug 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, York, YO1 7DS
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York Book of River Beasts with York's Hidden History at York Explore

Mon 10 Aug 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, York, YO1 7DS
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Join York’s Hidden History to help create a Book of River Beasts. In this 90‑minute workshop, children explore York’s rivers, their wildlife and how they’ve changed over time, then use creative writing and art to invent marvellous creatures and add their own river beast entry to the book.
This session is suitable for children age 6-12 years old


Please note our supervision guidelines: 8s and Under must have an adult with them at all times during the session. Ages 9–10 need an adult to stay in the library building during the session and to be on hand to support the child if needed. Ages 11+ can take part independently but will be unsupervised by library staff. Thank you for helping us keep our activities safe.

This event is part of the York rivers trail: the rivers and us.

About the York rivers trail
The York rivers trail: the rivers and us is a new trail along the River Ouse connecting people, place and flood resilience. Co-designed with communities, schools and artists, it uses art, storytelling and digital tools to reveal how upstream and downstream are connected - and how nature-based solutions are helping York adapt to a changing climate.

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York Explore Library and Archive, Library Square, York, YO1 7DS