Warm Welcome Activities 2026!

The Warm Welcome programme is back for 2026-2027!

Warm Welcome spaces are a great place to enjoy a hot drink, meet new people, and try something new.

We've partnered with Leicester Libraries and Public Health to bring a range of free activities to Warm Welcome spaces across Leicester city. Our tutors will be delivering sessions in a number of local libraries, giving you the chance to learn a new skill, get creative or simply enjoy some time with friends, family or other attendees.

Our free activities include:

Introduction to Art – Autumn

This is your opportunity to have a go at art. Try a variety of different processes and techniques inspired by Autumn. Including watercolours, life drawing, collage and more!

Mondays, 1-3pm at Knighton Library

Sustainable Crafts

Create a variety of colourful and seasonal item(s) each week using recycled materials, including pom-pom succulents, paper baubles, decorative stars, and festive felt decorations.

Tuesdays, 10am-12noon at Beaumont Leys Library
Tuesdays, 1:15-3:15pm at New Parks Library
Thursdays, 10am-12noon at Hamilton Library


Mindful Chair Yoga
Each session will include a mindfulness practice, gentle chair-based exercises, stretching and meditation and discussion time to share ideas and experience.

Thursdays, 10am-12noon at Braunstone Library


Appreciating Literature
We will explore and analyse literature from around the world. We will study a selection of short stories through the process of shared reading and literary analysis.

Thursdays, 10am-12noon at Central Library  

Sewing
Develop your sewing skills, both hand and machine to transform recycled textiles into something new using a range of different techniques. Includes creating key rings, gift bags, cushion covers and tote bags.

Thursdays, 1-3pm at Pork Pie Library


There will be regular activities at your local library on the same day and at the same time throughout the programme.

You're welcome to visit different libraries to try out the activities on offer, or simply join the sessions that interest you most.

How to take part:

Sessions are completely free, we just ask that you complete an enrolment form at the start of the session.

To book your place, please call the library directly where the session is taking place. You can find details of all the sessions, along with library contact information to book, on the Leicester Libraries website.

If you have any questions, please do get in contact.