We’re thrilled to announce this free event as part of Sheffield’s annual Urban Tree Festival with our patron, Lydia Monks.

This drop-in is open to children and their grown-ups and will include story time and drawing with the award-winning children's author-illustrator.

Lydia's famous books include Adoette, the tale of how one tree becomes the beating heart of her community, right up until the day they cut her down. But there's hope, when one little girl takes one of her acorns to plant in the community garden.

Lydia is also famous for illustrating many of Julia Donaldson’s books including What The Ladybird Heard.

There will be a craft activity and chance to plant a seed to take home with you to watch grow.

Refreshments will be provided (hot and cold drinks, and biscuits). Please bring a reusable cup for drinks if you can.

This event has been commissioned by Sheffield Street Tree Partnership as part of National Tree Week. Funded by: 

Getting here:

Hillsborough Library is located in Hillsborough Park, Parkside Road, Sheffield. Directions on Google Maps

The entrance to the Children's Library is around the back, near to the Depot Cafe. 

By Car - We'd love it if you can get here without a car but, if you do need to drive, there is a Pay and Display car park off Parkside Road and Hawksley Avenue.

Walking and cycling - There are walking and cycling routes from the city centre.

Public transport - The park is well served by public transport, with its own 'Hillsborough Park' tram stop on the yellow route to Middlewood. A number of bus services also stop near Hillsborough Park.

Accessibility:

The library is accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs. More info on accessable.co.uk 
Please let us know when you book if you have any access requirements.

We want everyone to feel welcome at our events and have experience of working with children with special needs. If you want to discuss anything with us before the event, please let us know when you book.

If anyone in your family/group needs an interpreter, please let us know when you book.

Booking:

This is a FREE event but please book a ticket for everyone attending, including children (except babes in arms). If you book tickets but are then unable to attend, please email us at admin@kidsplanttrees.org to let us know, so we can reissue the tickets.

If you would like to make a small donation to support our work, you can do this at time of booking or at the event (thank you).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Anna and the Kids Plant Trees team

Kids Plant Trees is a not-for-profit organisation helping children and nature thrive together. Visit www.kidsplanttrees.org to find out more.

P.S. As a registered learning destination with the Children's University, If your child is a member they can get credits for attending this event. Simply bring their Passport for Learning so we can enter the details.