A group for 18mths-4 year olds and their parents and carers. Join us for craft, singing, a snack and a short story from the Bible. Lots of toys are available to play with. All are welcome and parents with many different languages attend. A waiting list runs, but please come and visit or email us to find out more. Free parking available. Jungle Explorers is the name given to our parent/carers and children’s group for those aged 18 months to preschool/school age.

We provide a friendly, safe environment with a wide range of toys, equipment and activities.

In each session we start with activities in different zones which children will be free to move between. There is also a chillout area/zone for those who need quieter activities.

After a while of playing, everyone moves to a smaller hall for drinks and snacks. After 10-15 minutes, we have a song time with our in-house musician Nigel and children are free to use instruments or other sensory aids which are provided. We finish at 11:30am with our fabulous Goodbye Song!

The Mums and Babies Yoga sessions at The MERL are run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. The sessions are designed to support positive mental health through yoga and movement for mums and babies under 1 year.

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs and rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs and rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

A group for parents/carers and children up to 18 months old. The emphasis of the group is on music, singing, and movement, and there is also time to play and enjoy a snack together in each session.

A group for 18mths-4 year olds and their parents and carers. Join us for craft, singing, a snack and a short story from the Bible. Lots of toys are available to play with. All are welcome and parents with many different languages attend. A waiting list runs, but please come and visit or email us to find out more. Free parking available. Jungle Explorers is the name given to our parent/carers and children’s group for those aged 18 months to preschool/school age.

We provide a friendly, safe environment with a wide range of toys, equipment and activities.

In each session we start with activities in different zones which children will be free to move between. There is also a chillout area/zone for those who need quieter activities.

After a while of playing, everyone moves to a smaller hall for drinks and snacks. After 10-15 minutes, we have a song time with our in-house musician Nigel and children are free to use instruments or other sensory aids which are provided. We finish at 11:30am with our fabulous Goodbye Song!

Our parent and baby groups are a fun and friendly way to meet other local parents and parents to be. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children. .

The Mums and Babies Yoga sessions at The MERL are run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. The sessions are designed to support positive mental health through yoga and movement for mums and babies under 1 year.

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs and rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

Our parent and baby groups are a fun and friendly way to meet other local parents and parents to be. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children. .

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs and rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

Busy Bees is songs, bible stories, and crafts for babies and toddlers”

A group for parents/carers and children up to 18 months old. The emphasis of the group is on music, singing, and movement, and there is also time to play and enjoy a snack together in each session.

A group for 18mths-4 year olds and their parents and carers. Join us for craft, singing, a snack and a short story from the Bible. Lots of toys are available to play with. All are welcome and parents with many different languages attend. A waiting list runs, but please come and visit or email us to find out more. Free parking available. Jungle Explorers is the name given to our parent/carers and children’s group for those aged 18 months to preschool/school age.

We provide a friendly, safe environment with a wide range of toys, equipment and activities.

In each session we start with activities in different zones which children will be free to move between. There is also a chillout area/zone for those who need quieter activities.

After a while of playing, everyone moves to a smaller hall for drinks and snacks. After 10-15 minutes, we have a song time with our in-house musician Nigel and children are free to use instruments or other sensory aids which are provided. We finish at 11:30am with our fabulous Goodbye Song!

Our parent and baby groups are a fun and friendly way to meet other local parents and parents to be. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children. .

The Mums and Babies Yoga sessions at The MERL are run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. The sessions are designed to support positive mental health through yoga and movement for mums and babies under 1 year.

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Rhymetimes involve a mix of songs and rhymes and repetition of these supports language and literacy development. Through rhymes children naturally learn essential skills for communicating such as turn-taking and joining in. Rhymes are also portable playthings – they can be said or sung at any time, any place!

Our parent and baby groups are a fun and friendly way to meet other local parents and parents to be. Some of our groups also welcome toddlers and older children. .

Rhymetimes are group sessions for babies and young children from 0 - 5 years and their parents and carers. They are fun, free, interactive sessions in libraries that last 30 minutes and bring adults and children together in a safe and supportive environment.

Come along and read with your child and take a free picture book home with you each week!

Busy Bees is songs, bible stories, and crafts for babies and toddlers!

A group for parents/carers and children up to 18 months old. The emphasis of the group is on music, singing, and movement, and there is also time to play and enjoy a snack together in each session.

A weekly outdoor session for toddlers. Join us for a weekly outdoor learning session for pre-schoolers in the fantastic urban garden at The MERL!

Discover the benefits of outdoor learning! Come and join in outdoor activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum. Enjoy outdoor play and explore the natural environment. Each session involves story-telling, craft activities and singing.

Friday Fledglings is run by Charlotte, a local teacher and Level 3 Forest Leader.

Tigger’s Toddlers has been running for many years and is for children aged between 0 and 4.