Courses and groups for parents and carers
Northampton Central Library refurbishment: Temporary activity changes
As part of the refurbishment of Northampton Central Library, there will be no children's activities or Family Hub sessions between 1 and 13 September.
We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back when activities resume.
Free support for parents
Parenting can be challenging, but you are not alone - there are plenty of resources available to you which can help you through the various stages of raising children.
These include:
- parenting programmes - free for parents of children of all ages
- Better Conversations - an online tool to help you co-parent
- Stay Connected newsletter - find activities and events near you
Find parenting classes and resources on the Northamptonshire Children's Trust website.
Free face-to-face programmes for parents of children under 5
Strong Start run a variety of free face-to-face programmes across North and West Northamptonshire to support families with babies and children under 5.
These include:
- Baby and me
- Developmental baby massage
- Early Communication
- Active child and me
- Under 1's sensory
- Introducing solids
Find out more and book Strong Start face-to-face programmes.
Last updated 12 November 2025