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Stories in Nature – Barbican Library Rhyme Time

,Conservatory Well
Barbican staff showing a prop to a toddler with parents sat on bean bags in the background

Bring the family together for a magical storytelling session hosted by our Library. 

Give your old books a new lease of life and swap them in for that book you've been keeping your eye on. Find a new passion for fantasy, poetry or adventure – is there anything better than losing yourself in a good book?

Join Adenike from Barbican and Community Libraries for a lively Rhyme Time filled with singing, movement and stories in the luscious greenery of the Conservatory. 

All ages welcome. 

Find out more about Barbican and Communities Library.

Tagged with: Take part Play Make Do 2026

Event times:
10–12am Drop in space with book swap shop and activities
10.45–11.30am Rhyme Time with Adenike.

 

Running time: 1 hour

Age recommendation:
This event is suitable for all ages. Children under 16 must have a parent or guardian present during all workshops and performances. 

Additional information:
We advise booking tickets in advance for all events. Please ensure that you arrive on time, attendees who have not arrived within 15 minutes of events that have set timeslots may risk losing their slot to another attendee.

Conservatory Well

Location
The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building.

From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.