World Kindness Day is celebrated globally on 13th November each year, to promote the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. There are lots of ideas here for simple ways to be kind and for ways to get involved.
Gateshead Libraries have a packed program of events taking place on Saturday 13th November 2021, to help spread a little joy and kindness for International Kindness Day! You can also find some great reading recommendations on their Facebook Page with lovely books where kindness shines.
As well as the family-friendly workshops below, you can find more activities for all ages in the events leaflet here. Most activities are free although numbers are limited so please get in touch to book a place.
📌 Blaydon Library, 10.30am – 12noon
🎨 Make and Share – Compliment Bags: decorate a tote bag with a thought or kind word to gift to family or friends. Suitable for 10+ years.
👉 £5. Book at the library: 0191 4336201.
📌 Crawcrook Library, 10.30am – 11.30am
🎨 Make and Share – Pin Badges: create your own design, slogan or compliment and turn it into a badge. Gift it or wear it yourself to make someone smile. Suitable for children aged 5+ years.
👉 Free. Book at Crawcrook Library 0191 413 8164.
📌 Chopwell Library, 10.30am – 11.30am
🎨 Make and Share – Rock Painting: decorate a rock, add a positive message and leave it somewhere unexpected for someone to find to brighten their day. Suitable for age 5+ years.
👉 Free. Book at Chopwell Library 01207 561379.
📌 Leam Lane Library, 10.30am -11.30am
🎨 Friendship Bracelets: try the Japanese skill of braiding to create a friendship bracelet using Kumihimo discs. Suitable for ages 11+.
👉 Free. Book at Leam Lane Library 0191 4336428.
📌 Leam Lane Library, 10.30am – 11.30am
🎨 Make and Share – Rock Painting: design a kindness rock to keep or give as a gift. Suitable for ages 5+.
👉 Free. Book at Leam Lane Library 0191 4336428.
📌 Pelaw Library, 10.30am – 11.15am
🎨 My Favourite Stories: we are sharing stories all about kindness and creating a simple bird feeder to take home. Suitable for families with children 6 years and under.
👉 Free. Book at Pelaw Library 0191 4336409.
Address details and more information about your local library can be found here.